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Na Hong-jin says he is still revising 'Hope' before release to improve sound and visuals

Na Hong-jin says he is still revising 'Hope' before release to improve sound and visuals

Interview ahead of the release of 〈Hope〉
Director Na Hong-jin said he is still revising 〈Hope〉 ahead of its July 15 release, continuing to work on the film's sound and visuals even after its press screening.CinePLAY met with director Na Hong-jin at an undisclosed location in Seoul's Jongno District on the afternoon of the 7th to discuss...
| Kim Ji-yeon
Why Guns Feature So Prominently in 〈Hope〉: What the Cast and Director Said at the Press Preview

Why Guns Feature So Prominently in 〈Hope〉: What the Cast and Director Said at the Press Preview

The film 〈Hope〉, among the most anticipated releases of 2026, finally opened domestically. Set to open on July 15, 〈Hope〉 held a press preview screening and press conference on Monday, July 6 , at Megabox COEX in Gangnam, Seoul.
| Seongchan Eol
First Reactions to ‘Hope’: Cineplay Critics’ Star Ratings

First Reactions to ‘Hope’: Cineplay Critics’ Star Ratings

[First reactions from the press screening]Na Hong-jin’s new film 〈Hope〉, which screened in competition at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, opens July 15. In 〈Hope〉, Beom-seok (Hwang Jung-min), chief of the Hopohang outpost in the Demilitarized Zone, hears from local young men that a tiger has...
| Kim Ji-yeon
[Box Office] ‘Toy Story 5’ Passes 2 Million Admissions

[Box Office] ‘Toy Story 5’ Passes 2 Million Admissions

Shin Min-a leads with ‘Eye-dongja’ at 359,000-plus viewers (32.7% share) in second; ‘Goonche’—a K-zombie tale—lands third; Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Matti Supreme’ takes fourth
Disney-Pixar’s masterpiece ‘Toy Story 5’ completely dominated the weekend theater scene in its third week of release, easily surpassing the 2 million-admissions mark.A comeback of the analog in the digital age—stealing the hearts of 2 million viewersAccording to data from the Integrated Ticketing...
| James choi
The Secret Behind Filming “Hope”! “The Making of HOPE” First Look Released!

The Secret Behind Filming “Hope”! “The Making of HOPE” First Look Released!

It shows the clash between a 3D creature crafted through facial capture and motion capture, and pure action created by humans.
〈bracket〉HOPE〈/bracket〉 is an action film built with traditional techniques, featuring a high-tech 3D creature. 〈bracket〉HOPE〈/bracket〉 sought to make a classic action movie in which all stunts are performed and filmed directly by the actors, without any CG assistance, just like the action films...
| Joo Seong-cheol
Jin Sun-kyu Says He Called in a Favor for Yoona's Cameo in 〈Husbands〉, Hopes for 〈Wives〉 Sequel

Jin Sun-kyu Says He Called in a Favor for Yoona's Cameo in 〈Husbands〉, Hopes for 〈Wives〉 Sequel

In an interview celebrating the film's Netflix debut
Jin Sun-kyu explained how Yoona came to make a cameo in Netflix's 〈Husbands〉.In an interview with Cineplay in Seoul's Jongno District on the afternoon of the 22nd, lead actor Jin Sun-kyu spoke about the film. Released on the 19th, the Netflix film 〈Husbands〉 is an action-comedy about an ex-husband...
| Kim Ji-yeon
BTS’ “Arirang” Selected as “Best Album of 2026” by U.S. Rolling Stone, UK NME

BTS’ “Arirang” Selected as “Best Album of 2026” by U.S. Rolling Stone, UK NME

“The biggest boy band in the world” — overseas media pile on praise in a relay, hitting global audiences with a distinctly Korean flavor.
’Global syndrome’ re-ignites as a masterpiece the world responds toThe landscape of global pop music is shifting again. BTS’ regular fifth studio album, `'Arirang '`, has been selected back-to-back by major overseas music outlets as the “best album in the first half of 2026,” underscoring its...
| James choi
BTS’ I NEED U Original Music Video Surpasses 200 Million Views

BTS’ I NEED U Original Music Video Surpasses 200 Million Views

“Love Yourself” (花樣年華) title track that delivered the group’s first No. 1 on terrestrial TV music shows. The 19+ uncensored original version captures raw youth, proving its global popularity again
A portrait of youth that became an icon of the era, the 기록 of ‘Love Yourself’ that won’t endA landmark track by global megastar ‘BTS’, the ‘I NEED U’ original version music video has seized the milestone of 200 million YouTube views.
| James choi
‘Hope’ Starring Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung and Jung Ho-yeon Set Pulsing Tension in Elle July Issue Cover Shoot Released

‘Hope’ Starring Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung and Jung Ho-yeon Set Pulsing Tension in Elle July Issue Cover Shoot Released

The three leads of the talked-about film ‘Hope’ drew global attention with an official invitation to the 77th Cannes International Film Festival; cover featuring Hwang Jung-min as Sek Bang-ok (출장소장), Jo In-sung as Seong-gi, and Jung Ho-yeon as Patrol Officer Seong-ae showcases their overwhelming chemistry, along with behind-the-scenes interviews that capture their distinct charms as the film prepares for a July 15 theatrical release.
The fashion cover featuring the three lead stars has been released, drawing attention. A perfect ensemble from key figures who lit up Cannes Fashion magazine 'Elle' unveiled its July issue cover shoot on June 19, featuring film leads Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung and Jung Ho-yeon for the film 〈Hope〉.
| Seongchan Eol
‘Hope’ Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, and Jeong Ho-yeon Hold a Show Case With Big Turnout!

‘Hope’ Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, and Jeong Ho-yeon Hold a Show Case With Big Turnout!

The June 16 show case brought out the film’s main stars, including Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, and Jeong Ho-yeon.
The show case held at Megabox COEX on Tuesday, June 16 brought out all the film’s leading stars, including Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, and Jeong Ho-yeon, delivering a rich stretch of time with everything from talks to events.
| Joo Seong-cheol