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[Film Festival] Picks from the 16th Seoul International PRIDE Film Festival, Part 2: ‘Asia Pride’ and ‘Special Pride’ Sections, ‘Korean Queer Film History’

[Film Festival] Picks from the 16th Seoul International PRIDE Film Festival, Part 2: ‘Asia Pride’ and ‘Special Pride’ Sections, ‘Korean Queer Film History’

『Korean Queer Film History 2022–2025』, documenting queer films that screened in Korea from 2022 to 2025 through criticism by five critics and interviews with five directors, will also be published.
※ Continued from the first article on picks from the 16th Seoul International PRIDE Film Festival. The Seoul International PRIDE Film Festival’s “Asia Pride” section is a chance to discover a diverse range of queer films made in Asia.
| Joo Seong-cheol
[Film Festival] 16th Seoul International PRIDE Film Festival: Five Picks ① — “Open Pride” Section: “Transgender People Take Center Stage”

[Film Festival] 16th Seoul International PRIDE Film Festival: Five Picks ① — “Open Pride” Section: “Transgender People Take Center Stage”

Tickets for the 16th Seoul International PRIDE Film Festival, running Nov. 5-11, go on sale at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23.
PRIDE is a symbolic word that expresses the self-esteem of sexual minorities and encompasses all LGBTQIA+ people. A showcase of solidarity that brings some of the world’s best queer films to Korean audiences, the 16th Seoul International PRIDE Film Festival begins ticket sales at 4 p. m.
| Joo Seong-cheol
‘The Assassin(s)’ Unveils Six Previously Unreleased Stills; Ranks Among 2026’s Top Four Korean Films

‘The Assassin(s)’ Unveils Six Previously Unreleased Stills; Ranks Among 2026’s Top Four Korean Films

The previously unreleased stills revisit the characters’ relationships and contributions while once again highlighting the ensemble brought to life by the actors’ nuanced performances.
Even after ranking among the top four Korean films of 2026, 〈The Assassin 〉 continues its successful theatrical run. The film has unveiled six previously unreleased stills showcasing the cast’s on-screen chemistry.
| Joo Seong-cheol
‘Hope’ and ‘The Fiery Priest’ Actor Eum Moon-suk, 44, to Marry Model in January

‘Hope’ and ‘The Fiery Priest’ Actor Eum Moon-suk, 44, to Marry Model in January

The actor, 20 years into his career, announces surprise wedding as he continues to make waves on screen and TV
Two decades of perseverance: From ‘Dancing 9’ to a box-office star Actor Eum Moon-suk, 44, is embarking on a new chapter in his life as he prepares to marry next January. His agency, Ghost Studio, officially announced on the 21st that Eum Moon-suk will marry his longtime girlfriend next January.
| James choi
[First Impressions] Cineplay Critic Rates 'Heart of the Beast'

[First Impressions] Cineplay Critic Rates 'Heart of the Beast'

[First Impressions] Brad Pitt and a military working dog face the ultimate fight for survival. 〈Heart of the Beast〉 opens October 28. The film follows James, a former Special Forces soldier, and Odin, a retired military working dog, who saved each other's lives across countless battlefields.
| Seongchan Eol
Music Critic Kang Heon Dies at 64, Leaving Behind the Soundtrack of the Seo Taiji and Shin Hae-chul Era

Music Critic Kang Heon Dies at 64, Leaving Behind the Soundtrack of the Seo Taiji and Shin Hae-chul Era

A pioneer of 1990s pop music criticism and a practitioner of myeongrihak, he died on the 20th; he served as chairman of the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service
The study of destiny he pursued after standing at death's door, and an enduring legacy in Korean popular culture Kang Heon, chairman of the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service and a pop music critic who broadened the horizons of Korean popular music criticism, died on the 20th at the age of 64.
| James choi
Lee Chang-dong and Pyun Hye-young Head to Tokyo for ‘Korea-Japan Writers Dialogue,’ Back After 24 Years

Lee Chang-dong and Pyun Hye-young Head to Tokyo for ‘Korea-Japan Writers Dialogue,’ Back After 24 Years

Three-day event opens in Tokyo on Dec. 3; follow-up series to be held in South Korea next year
Beyond ideology, through stories: A new bond between Korean and Japanese literature Leading writers and artists from South Korea and Japan will gather in Tokyo for an in-depth exchange centered on the theme of “literary reunion”.
| James choi
Netflix’s 1,000-Job Layoff Wave… Film Chief Resigns Ahead of October 20 Earnings, Top Executives Exit in Droves

Netflix’s 1,000-Job Layoff Wave… Film Chief Resigns Ahead of October 20 Earnings, Top Executives Exit in Droves

U.S. TV share falls 7.8% and $300 million blockbuster flops as key executives, including film chief Dan Lin, depart one after another
Content leadership vacuum and a string of big-budget film failures As global streaming giant 'Netflix' faces a severe slowdown in growth and the risk of losing viewers, a wave of departures among key executives is accelerating.
| James choi
Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Lost Paradise’ sells to 118 countries, a box-office triumph on a $500 million-won budget; recoups net production costs before release

Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Lost Paradise’ sells to 118 countries, a box-office triumph on a $500 million-won budget; recoups net production costs before release

Invited to the Hawaii International Film Festival on the 21st; opens in South Korean theaters
A new film from Yeon Sang-ho, the director who has helped drive the global rise of Korean content, has set a new milestone for the Korean film industry, selling to 118 countries worldwide before its release. According to distributor CJ ENM on the 19th, proceeds from overseas sales alone have...
| James choi
‘Musk’ Documentary Suddenly Blocked From Advertising on TikTok, Too—What Happened Ahead of Expansion to 470 Theaters? Tesla Shares Fall Despite Unveiling of ‘Flying’ Roadster

‘Musk’ Documentary Suddenly Blocked From Advertising on TikTok, Too—What Happened Ahead of Expansion to 470 Theaters? Tesla Shares Fall Despite Unveiling of ‘Flying’ Roadster

Marketing Push Stalled by Warning of Permanent Ad Suspension on the 16th; Texts Revealing Oracle Founder Larry Ellison’s Pledge to Invest Billions Spark Fallout
The documentary ‘Musk’, which takes a critical look at billionaire Elon Musk, has had its promotion completely blocked on TikTok, following X , fueling controversy over what critics call blatant media control by Silicon Valley’s Big Tech companies.
| James choi