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Lee Chang-dong: “Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ is a crazy movie”…The high point of entertainment cinema

Lee Chang-dong: “Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ is a crazy movie”…The high point of entertainment cinema

In a conversation with the audience, Lee Chang-dong praised his new film ‘Hope’…“Suspense that pushes past the limit, with Jo In-sung’s action a standout”
A titan of the Korean film industry, ‘Lee Chang-dong’, offered praise for ‘Na Hong-jin’’s new work ‘Hope’ that felt less like a compliment and more like awe. “The absolute peak that an entertainment film can reach—that’s a crazy movie, plain and simple.
| James choi
'Bugonia,' Hollywood Remake of 'Save the Earth,' Nominated in 3 Categories at the Critics Choice Awards

'Bugonia,' Hollywood Remake of 'Save the Earth,' Nominated in 3 Categories at the Critics Choice Awards

A Hollywood remake of director Jang Joon-hwan's original film, it earned nominations for three awards, including best science fiction film, with Emma Stone starring.
The evolution of K-content hits the heart of Hollywood: 'Bugonia' dominates the Critics Choice AwardsA hidden masterpiece that once set screens across South Korea alight is now meeting Hollywood's massive capital and shaking up the global film world.
| James choi
Government Support Caps Actor Pay at 10% for Mid-Budget Films

Government Support Caps Actor Pay at 10% for Mid-Budget Films

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and major agencies sign a partnership deal, launching a recovery push for South Korea’s film ecosystem with a new actor-pay ceiling
Rescue operation for sinking K-movie: '10% actor-pay rule' gets underwaySouth Korea’s film ecosystem is seeking a dramatic turnaround at the edge of a cliff. To save Chungmuro from a crisis brought on by skyrocketing production costs, the government, major management companies and producers finally...
| James choi
Total Prize of 70 Million Won…‘Republic of Korea Creative Comics Contest’ Launches as a Launchpad for Webtoon Creators

Total Prize of 70 Million Won…‘Republic of Korea Creative Comics Contest’ Launches as a Launchpad for Webtoon Creators

Anyone aged 18 or older can apply; eight works will be selected including a grand prize of 20 million won, with 70 million won awarded, and submissions accepted through Sept. 22
A grand opening begins that could change the landscape of next-generation K-webtoonsA new project to discover a fresh masterpiece—meant to drive the future of K-webtoons, which have taken over the global content market—is now in motion.
| James choi
'K-Comedy' Bounces to a New Era, With Busan Leading Asia’s Laughter

'K-Comedy' Bounces to a New Era, With Busan Leading Asia’s Laughter

A 10-day comedy festival… With the goal of building Asia’s signature comedy ecosystem, it lays out a vision that includes top-tier local and international performances as well as the creation of dedicated theaters.
A new renaissance for 'K-comedy'—Busan takes the lead in Asia’s laughterThe map of South Korea’s comedy landscape is being rewritten. Starting next month on the 21st, 'the 14th Busan International Comedy Festival ' opens in grand fashion at the Busan BEXCO Auditorium.
| James choi
Celebrating the 1st Anniversary of ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Train’ The Movie, Special Screenings Set for August

Celebrating the 1st Anniversary of ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Train’ The Movie, Special Screenings Set for August

It depicts the Demon Slayer Corps’ showdown at the Demon Realm infinity and the first chapter of the final battle against the elite upper-rank demons.
The movie ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Train’ has confirmed special screenings next August to mark its 1st anniversary, and it has also released the main poster. Achieving the “box-office triple crown” in which it ranked No.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Koyote’s Shinji Cancels KT Wiz Home-Game Celebration Performance After “Refusing First Pitch” Controversy

Koyote’s Shinji Cancels KT Wiz Home-Game Celebration Performance After “Refusing First Pitch” Controversy

On Aug. 14, agency JG Star issues an official statement: “We smoothly reached an agreement with the KT Wiz organization to cancel the celebration performance in full.” On YouTube, Shinji says, “I’m a Hanwha fan, so I refused the KT first-pitch offer” — despite her later decision that appearing on the mound for the Hanwha game wasn’t proper, the misunderstanding spread. Amid online sparring, she quits on her own and apologizes: “In the future, we will take even more careful steps so there are no misunderstandings in the communication process.”
Shinji, from the K-pop and variety group Koyote, decided to abruptly cancel a celebration performance for a KT Wiz home game that was scheduled for next month, after her “refusing the first pitch” remarks during a YouTube broadcast sparked a fierce online dispute among baseball fans.
| Yangsimoh
Namhongjin’s $50 Billion Epic “Hope” Opens Today… 600,000 Tickets Press Ahead to a Dominant No. 1

Namhongjin’s $50 Billion Epic “Hope” Opens Today… 600,000 Tickets Press Ahead to a Dominant No. 1

A return 10 years after “The Wailing.”
[In-Depth Analysis] The Return of a $5 Billion Epic—A Mind-Blowing Sci-Fi Thriller Created by the Namhongjin UniverseThe return of a master who broke a decade of silence is, indeed, overwhelming. 'Hope', which has shaken up the landscape of the Korean film industry, proved its explosive box-office...
| James choi
Bucheon Fantastic Film Festival Closes 30th Edition With Record Crowds, Attendance Up 27%

Bucheon Fantastic Film Festival Closes 30th Edition With Record Crowds, Attendance Up 27%

321 films from 50 countries screened and about 137,000 visitors were counted; launch of Bucheon AI Content Summit points to the cinema of the future
The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN, executive chair Shin Chul) wrapped its 11-day run on Sunday, July 12, drawing record crowds as attendance rose 27% from last year. Marking its 30th anniversary, the festival adopted "newness and expansion" as its themes and drew strong...
| Kim Ji-yeon
'Circle Chart' first-half roundup: HanRoro tops streaming with BTS’ 4.2204 million albums

'Circle Chart' first-half roundup: HanRoro tops streaming with BTS’ 4.2204 million albums

With BTS holding on to the No. 1 spot for the first half of the year, HanRoro and virtual girl group Huntrix each take the No. 1 position on the music charts and global charts.
A prelude to a shake-up: the indie revolt sparked by 'Reverse-Charting Myth'In the first half of 2024, South Korea’s popular music industry faced a sweeping shift in its landscape. Amid the unshakable fortress-like hold of artists affiliated with major agencies, a sharp gust from up-and-coming...
| James choi