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Lee Byung-hun, Han Ji-min, and Lee Hee-joon Confirmed for Disney+ ‘Koreans’… Spy Thriller Set in 1990s Seoul

Lee Byung-hun, Han Ji-min, and Lee Hee-joon Confirmed for Disney+ ‘Koreans’… Spy Thriller Set in 1990s Seoul

A Korean-style reinterpretation of the Golden Globe-winning work ‘The Americans’… Scheduled for a solo release next year Lee Byung-hun and Han Ji-min transform into a “North Korean spy couple”… A tense showdown with Lee Hee-joon, the detective living next door Director Ahn Gil-ho of ‘Stranger’ and writer Park Eun-kyo of ‘Mother’ team up… Building an all-star lineup
Actors Lee Byung-hun and Han Ji-min, along with Lee Hee-joon, team up in Disney+’s large-scale original series 'Koreans'. The story of a “disguised couple” infiltrating a Seoul apartment complex in the 1990s On the 25th, Disney+ officially announced that it will release its new original series...
| Yangsimoh
“Yeon-jigu” In-Depth Review ② : A Touching Moment When Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Maggie Cheung Were Playing Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai in “The Butterfly Lovers”

“Yeon-jigu” In-Depth Review ② : A Touching Moment When Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Maggie Cheung Were Playing Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai in “The Butterfly Lovers”

〈Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai〉 are also known as the “Chinese version of 〈Romeo and Juliet〉,” but they are also the original inspiration for 〈Forbidden Love〉 (1994) starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Yu Wen-yi.
※ 〈Yeon-jigu〉 In-Depth Review continues from the first article. The final third act is 〈Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai〉, a Yue Opera performance that Huayeh watches on the street. Director Yihanxang made a film adaptation of this story in 1962, and it became a huge hit.
| Joo Seong-cheol
‘Yeonjigu’ In-Depth Review ①: The First Glance That Hooked Me—‘Guest-Trip Autumn Regret’ Sung by Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Anita Mui

‘Yeonjigu’ In-Depth Review ①: The First Glance That Hooked Me—‘Guest-Trip Autumn Regret’ Sung by Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Anita Mui

Yeo-hua dresses in menswear and sings “Guest-Trip Autumn Regret” (客途秋恨), and Zhenfang, who arrives late to the drinking gathering, is instantly captivated by what he sees.
〈Injigu〉(1987) lived in Korea for a long time under the title 〈Injigu〉. This all started when the journalist who first introduced the film mistook the Chinese characters and wrote 〈Injigu〉; afterward, other outlets copied it as well. Even action star Donnie Yen (甄子丹) went through something similar.
| Joo Seong-cheol
A Glimpse Into the Visionary Worlds of Master Filmmakers! The 27th Jeonju International Film Festival Announces 11 Titles for the Masters Section

A Glimpse Into the Visionary Worlds of Master Filmmakers! The 27th Jeonju International Film Festival Announces 11 Titles for the Masters Section

The Masters section lineup has been announced, spotlighting new works by world-renowned auteurs who have helped shape film culture. A strong lineup of fresh films from acclaimed directors, including Chai Ming-liang, Zhang Lu, Radu Jude, Hitta Azevedo Gomes, and more. Anticipation is growing for a vibrant film festival in Jeonju from April 29 to May 8.
With the festival opening just around the corner, the Jeonju International Film Festival has revealed the titles in its Masters section. Celebrating its 27th edition, the Jeonju International Film Festival unveiled the Masters section titles on March 24.
| Seongchan Eol
A Review of Netflix’s “BTS: The Return,” Ending the Military Hiatus That Makes Subscription Fees Feel Worth It

A Review of Netflix’s “BTS: The Return,” Ending the Military Hiatus That Makes Subscription Fees Feel Worth It

On March 21, “BTS Comeback Live: Arirang” took place. The live broadcast, a collaboration between BTS (who helped open the door to the K-pop craze) and the global OTT platform Netflix, ranked #1 in 77 countries as of the March 23 tally, and also placed in the top three across every other country...
| Seongchan Eol
“So Good, So Good, So Good!” of “Project Hail Mary”

“So Good, So Good, So Good!” of “Project Hail Mary”

The film adaptation of Andy Weir’s acclaimed sci-fi novel of the same name, 〈Project Hail Mary〉, drew more than 76,000 viewers on its opening day in Korea—setting a new record for the best opening by a foreign film in 2026.
| Chua-young
[Culture &] Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ Tops North America on Opening Day

[Culture &] Ryan Gosling’s ‘Project Hail Mary’ Tops North America on Opening Day

Crosses 50 billion won in revenue on the first day of release. Andy Weir’s novel fuels a ‘second Oppenheimer’ box-office surge
‘Project Hail Mary’ conquers theaters across North America… The arrival of an original blockbuster that follows in the wake of ‘Oppenheimer’The SF blockbuster ‘Project Hail Mary’, starring ‘Ryan Gosling’, completely dominated the North American box office from the very first day of release.
| James choi

"Welcome, First Time in Korea?" Returns After 6 Months... DinDin's Comeback After 5 Years and Major Overhaul

"Host System" Abolished, Declaring an Authentic "Evolved Travel"
Original Members DinDin and Veteran Kim Jun-hyun MC Team... "We Will Create a Golden Era Again"
First Traveler "Eiffel Tower Celebrity" Paco to Oscar-Winning Directors, a Glamorous Lineup
MBC Every1's flagship entertainment program and the original foreigner travel program "Welcome, First Time in Korea. " (hereafter "Welcome") has returned with a completely new look after a 6-month reorganization.
| Yangsimoh
[Photo &] Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence Capture Martin Scorsese's Thriller 'What Happens at Night'

[Photo &] Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence Capture Martin Scorsese's Thriller 'What Happens at Night'

The seventh fateful encounter between Scorsese and DiCaprio, disclosing the shooting site of the mystery thriller 'What Happens at Night' in the Czech Republic.
The Return of the Master, The Overture of an Overwhelming Psychological ThrillerHollywood maestro Martin Scorsese teams up with his eternal persona Leonardo DiCaprio and incomparable actress Jennifer Lawrence. Following their reunion in 2021's 'Don't Look Up', the two actors bring the chilling and...
| James choi
Ahn Hyoseop, the 'Oscar Attendee', Gains the Nickname 'Fan Man'... His Foreign Media Interview Becomes a Hot Topic

Ahn Hyoseop, the 'Oscar Attendee', Gains the Nickname 'Fan Man'... His Foreign Media Interview Becomes a Hot Topic

Star of 〈K-Demon Hunters〉 as a Two-Time Winner at the 98th Academy Awards Walks the Red Carpet... Caught Holding a Mini Fan to Cool Off in the Heat
Actor Ahn Hyoseop's 'fan' has become a hot topic among global fans. On the 15th at the 98th Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, Ahn Hyoseop attended as the main character of the Netflix animated film 〈K-Demon Hunters〉 and received the spotlight.
| Kim Ji-yeon