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[Kim Ji-yeon’s Jewel Box] From raw terror to weighty warmth, Kim Young-sung of 〈Gyeongju Trip〉, 〈Salmokji〉 and 〈Big Sleep〉

[Kim Ji-yeon’s Jewel Box] From raw terror to weighty warmth, Kim Young-sung of 〈Gyeongju Trip〉, 〈Salmokji〉 and 〈Big Sleep〉

A columnist curious about people — even actors already on the radar may be living their least famous day right now. "Kim Ji-yeon’s Jewel Box" introduces performers who keep reaching new highs; think of it as a tip to "buy low" on these rising stocks.
Do you remember the character who complained the whole time and was the first to be found cold and dead in one of the standout horror films of the first half of the year, 〈Salmokji〉 (2025)? Song Kyung-tae, the representative of a veteran Road View filming company, played by Kim Young-sung, is...
3 Picks to Watch Amid the Blockbuster Storm: Family, Battlefield and Revenge

3 Picks to Watch Amid the Blockbuster Storm: Family, Battlefield and Revenge

Although the heat dome largely spared the Korean Peninsula, cinemas are in the grip of a box-office storm. 〈Spider-Man: Brand New Day〉, which opened July 29, and 〈Odyssey〉, which opened August 5, have each surpassed 7 million and 6 million viewers respectively, and have fueled the summer box...
Witness True Madness in Folk Horror Classic ‘The Wicker Man: Final Cut’

Witness True Madness in Folk Horror Classic ‘The Wicker Man: Final Cut’

The canonical folk-horror film 〈The Wicker Man〉 (1973) will receive its first South Korean theatrical release on Aug. 19 in a 4K remastered restoration, 〈The Wicker Man: Final Cut〉 (hereafter 〈The Wicker Man〉).
[Photos&] Lee Jung-eun and Gong Hyo-jin’s “Gyeongju Trip”… A blood-soaked revenge drama for the youngest daughter they lost 8 years ago — press briefing site

[Photos&] Lee Jung-eun and Gong Hyo-jin’s “Gyeongju Trip”… A blood-soaked revenge drama for the youngest daughter they lost 8 years ago — press briefing site

The film holds a press briefing at the World Tower branch on the 13th… Winner of the Audience Award at the 24th Florence Korean Film Festival
‘Gyeongju Trip’ — a blood-soaked twist by Lee Jung-eun and Gong Hyo-jin… A result earned after an 8-year wait Winner of the Audience Award at the 24th Florence Korean Film Festival, a chilly revenge drama hidden behind a wholesome family trip A bond beyond the pain of loss, opening the curtain Four...
‘The Face of a Photograph’ Master Kuwabara Seiji Meets the Filmmaker in Person! Photography Exhibition Set to Open!

‘The Face of a Photograph’ Master Kuwabara Seiji Meets the Filmmaker in Person! Photography Exhibition Set to Open!

The Kuwabara Seiji Photography Exhibition will run at Seoul’s Cinecube and CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall starting Aug. 19 (Wednesday).
All eyes are on a lineup of exciting exhibition news that lets visitors meet in person the iconic body of work by Kuwabara Seiji, the star of 〈The Face of a Photograph〉. 〈The Face of a Photograph〉 is a photo-montage production about the life and photographs of 90-year-old Japanese photojournalism...
Cineplay Critics on Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey,’ an Entertaining Yarn and Antiwar Epic

Cineplay Critics on Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey,’ an Entertaining Yarn and Antiwar Epic

Christopher Nolan’s 〈Odyssey〉, which opened Aug. 5, drew 290,000 moviegoers on its first day in South Korea and suggests the strong U.S. box-office trend may continue into South Korea. Directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya...
[Photo &] So Ji-sub Interview: “Kim Bu-jang” Breaks Through 23% Ratings With Fatherly Action That Overcomes “No-Child” Limits

[Photo &] So Ji-sub Interview: “Kim Bu-jang” Breaks Through 23% Ratings With Fatherly Action That Overcomes “No-Child” Limits

The cumulative viewership surpasses 25.63 million… Praises for the acting chemistry with Choi Dae-hoon and Yoon Kyung-ho and the grit shown as the team pushed through the cold snap. Even as the actor is mentioned as a candidate for the Acting Awards, he says, “If the team wins, I hope it’s them.”
Actor "So Ji-sub" (49) hit a dramatic turning point in his acting career through the SBS drama "Kim Bu-jang", setting an astonishing record of "23%" and delivering a flawless performance. Even though he has no children under his belt after marrying in 2020, he carved into the TV screen the feral...
[Photo &] Gong Hyo-jin Returns to MBC Drama as a “Wife Killer” in 15 Years After Sweet Newlywed Days at a Press Conference

[Photo &] Gong Hyo-jin Returns to MBC Drama as a “Wife Killer” in 15 Years After Sweet Newlywed Days at a Press Conference

Its first episode airs on the 31st… Director Yoon Jong-ho’s take on “Carry Me, Run” brings in Jung Joon-won, Lee Sang-yi and others
Actor “Gong Hyo-jin” is returning to her hometown network, MBC, after 15 years. The experience of a sweet honeymoon has become a powerful asset that completes her character in the new Friday-Saturday miniseries “Wife Killer”.
[Chu A-young's Music Box] How Don Hertzfeldt's 'It's Such a Beautiful Day' and Smetana's 'Vltava' Capture Life's Beauty

[Chu A-young's Music Box] How Don Hertzfeldt's 'It's Such a Beautiful Day' and Smetana's 'Vltava' Capture Life's Beauty

I am drawn to music in films. Music often conveys a character's intimate emotions in ways images and dialogue cannot, and it can open a window onto a creator's hidden intent. For me, understanding a film's music has been one way into the film itself.
“Why does a Japanese man take photos of Korea?” Kuwabara Seisei’s “Face of Photography” opens on Sept. 2

“Why does a Japanese man take photos of Korea?” Kuwabara Seisei’s “Face of Photography” opens on Sept. 2

A documentary about the life and photos of Kuwabara Seisei, a master of Japanese photojournalism who chronicled modern Korean history through 100,000 shots over 60 years.
A film titled 〈Face of Photography〉, which confirmed its release for Sept. 2, will unveil a teaser poster and a teaser trailer. 〈Face of Photography〉 is a photo documentary that follows the life and work of Kuwabara Seisei, a 90-year-old master of Japanese photojournalism who documented modern...