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Park Chan-wook X BIFF, 'No Other Choice' Selected as Opening Film of Busan International Film Festival

Park Chan-wook X BIFF, 'No Other Choice' Selected as Opening Film of Busan International Film Festival

Following its competition section at the Venice Film Festival, 〈No Other Choice〉 has been selected as the opening film of the Busan International Film Festival
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Busan International Film Festival, which has selected Park Chan-wook's new film as its opening film. The Busan International Film Festival will be held from September 17 to 26 , and the opening film was announced on August 4.
Lee Byung-hun to Serve as the First Male Solo Host at the 30th Busan International Film Festival Opening Ceremony in September

Lee Byung-hun to Serve as the First Male Solo Host at the 30th Busan International Film Festival Opening Ceremony in September

Recognized for his 35 years of acting prowess and the global impact of 'Squid Game', he will host the 30th anniversary opening at the Busan Cinema Center on September 17.
The Busan International Film Festival, a representative festival of the Korean film industry, has chosen actor Lee Byung-hun as the face of its 30th anniversary opening ceremony. According to the festival's announcement on the 28th, Lee Byung-hun will be the first male solo host in the history of...
Lee Byung-hun to Host the Opening Ceremony of the 30th Busan International Film Festival!... First Male Solo Host

Lee Byung-hun to Host the Opening Ceremony of the 30th Busan International Film Festival!... First Male Solo Host

The organizing committee of the 30th Busan International Film Festival officially announced on the 28th that actor Lee Byung-hun has been selected as the host for the opening ceremony scheduled for September.A festival official stated, "This is the first-ever male solo host in history," and...
Jang Hang-jun Says His Next Work Will Be Contemporary Drama—Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon-ho Will Meet in Jecheon This September

Jang Hang-jun Says His Next Work Will Be Contemporary Drama—Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon-ho Will Meet in Jecheon This September

JIMFF mulls a second term for him, with the first 공개 of previously unseen stills from “Oldboy”
“Jang Hang-jun” as he previews that his next project will be a contemporary drama, the Jecheon International Music & Film Festival launching in September will host a historic get-together between Korea’s film maestros “Park Chan-wook” and “Bong Joon-ho”.
[Interview] “Stand by Me for Girls—Even if They Give Up the CSAT, They Can’t Lose the Animals!” Director Yoo Jae-uk, Actress Park Hye-jin ②

[Interview] “Stand by Me for Girls—Even if They Give Up the CSAT, They Can’t Lose the Animals!” Director Yoo Jae-uk, Actress Park Hye-jin ②

〈/LANGLE_BRACKET/〉The worries of the girls in “Please, My Cat”〈/RANGLE_BRACKET/〉 and the adventures of the boys on the road in “Stand by Me”〈/RANGLE_BRACKET/〉 come together as a homegrown coming-of-age film.
In Hye is an earnest kid who pours her heart into caring for poultry even as the CSAT approaches. Park Hye-jin Actually, I’m not the kind of person who studies that hard either, so her actions really resonated with me. Honestly, because it’s the CSAT, does everyone just study.
[Interview] “Stand by Me for Girls—Even if They Give Up the College Entrance Exam, They Can’t Lose the Animals!” ‘San-yang-deul’ director Yoo Jae-wook, actress Park Hye-jin ①

[Interview] “Stand by Me for Girls—Even if They Give Up the College Entrance Exam, They Can’t Lose the Animals!” ‘San-yang-deul’ director Yoo Jae-wook, actress Park Hye-jin ①

With the college entrance exam days away, the four girls—In-hye (Park Hye-jin), Seo-hee (Lee Seung-yeon), Jeong-ae (Park Hyo-eun), and Su-min (Choi Soo-in)—are shaken by news that the animals at the school’s animal-keeping facility will be euthanized.
In 2001, what were the girls from 〈Please Take Care of My Cat〉 doing about now? Maybe they’ve already grown up by now. Somewhere, they’re surely doing well. Even so, the descendants of the daydreamer Tae-hee (Bae Doo-na), who kept caring for strays, are being born again—and growing up—somewhere, as...
Films Featuring Songs by Overseas Bands Playing Korea's 2026 Rock Festivals

Films Featuring Songs by Overseas Bands Playing Korea's 2026 Rock Festivals

With hip-hop cooling and rock back in vogue in 2026, rock festivals are springing up across the country. Going to a rock festival in Korea means seeing international artists you rarely encounter live. Here are films that feature songs by international bands set to visit Korea for the upcoming One...
'Train to Busan' Set for 4K Re-Release in Major Overseas Markets for 10th Anniversary

'Train to Busan' Set for 4K Re-Release in Major Overseas Markets for 10th Anniversary

Opens on more than 500 North American screens in August; Japan, Europe and Latin America to follow
The film that sparked a K-zombie craze in South Korea, 〈Train to Busan〉 (directed by Yeon Sang-ho), is marking its 10th anniversary with a 4K remastered re-release in major overseas markets. Contents Panda, the overseas sales and distribution affiliate of investor-distributor NEW, officially...
Yoo Eun-jeong on ‘Shadow Child’: Im Soo-jung Said ‘A Tale of Two Sisters’ Brought the Film to Mind

Yoo Eun-jeong on ‘Shadow Child’: Im Soo-jung Said ‘A Tale of Two Sisters’ Brought the Film to Mind

What if you met someone who looked exactly like a loved one you had lost? That familiar premise has been reshaped into an original film with a fairytale-like setting: 〈Shadow Child〉, which opened on July 1. 〈Shadow Child〉 follows Geum-ok (Im Soo-jung) after her eldest daughter, Su-ryeon — who was...
Bold Independent Film ‘Chung-chung-chung’ x Kim Seung-ju: New Collaboration Music Video Unveiled

Bold Independent Film ‘Chung-chung-chung’ x Kim Seung-ju: New Collaboration Music Video Unveiled

Director Han Kyung-rok’s debut film ‘Chung-chung-chung’ meets singer-songwriter Kim Seung-ju’s ‘The Lead’s Rules’ in a hard-hitting MV release With a少年 manga-style visual aesthetic and an unrestrained band sound, the perfect synergy maximizes the film’s appeal A hot-ticket award winner at major festivals including the Busan International Film Festival and the Seoul Independent Film Festival, currently screening nationwide in theaters to enthusiastic audiences
Chung-chung-chung〉 and Kim Seung-ju’s top-tier collaboration music video was released, drawing attention. Film 〈Chung-chung-chung〉 unveiled a collaboration music video for singer-songwriter Kim Seung-ju’s ‘The Lead’s Rules’ on June 26.