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“Korean Cinema Faces Collapse Crisis” Bong Joon-ho and 581 Others Urge Withdrawal of Holdback Bill

“Korean Cinema Faces Collapse Crisis” Bong Joon-ho and 581 Others Urge Withdrawal of Holdback Bill

A survival crisis amid Netflix pressure and conglomerate dominance. Calls for extraordinary measures such as introducing a screen cap and establishing a large-scale fund.
Facing the Collapse of the Korean Film Ecosystem, Urgent Appeals from Major FilmmakersA total of 581 leading figures in the Republic of Korea film industry, led by director Bong Joon-ho, strongly warned about 'the crisis in the Korean film industry' and urged 'extraordinary countermeasures' from...

"The King’s Warden" Steadies Its Momentum, Surpassing 16 Million Moviegoers in 61 Days—Chasing the #2 All-Time Spot

"The King’s Warden," starring Yoo Hae-jin and Park Ji-hoon, has broken the cumulative 16.09 million mark as of April 5, setting a new record Director Jang Hang-jun delivers his personal best box-office performance and firmly settles into the #3 spot in the all-time Korean film box office With just a 170,000-audience gap separating it from the all-time #2 film "Extreme Job," all eyes are on whether it can reclaim the second-place position while the "10 Million" craze continues
〈The King's Warden〉 has surpassed 16 million viewers. According to the Integrated Ticketing Network for Movie Theater Admissions, 〈The King's Warden〉 drew 94,406 viewers on April 5, bringing its cumulative audience count to 16. 09 million.
Bong Joon-ho’s Next Film Unveiled…First Look at First Feature-Length Animated Film ‘Ally’ Released as Stills

Bong Joon-ho’s Next Film Unveiled…First Look at First Feature-Length Animated Film ‘Ally’ Released as Stills

Information on the adventure animation ‘Ally,’ set against the backdrop of the deep-sea ecosystem, is revealed by the U.S. outlet ‘Variety’ An adventurous film packed with thrilling deep-sea exploration, centered on Ally, a baby squid from the South Pacific who dreams of appearing in documentary programming Screenwriting collaboration includes Kim Jae-hyung, an animator for ‘Inside Out,’ and director Yoo Jae-seon, who directed ‘Sleep’…Aiming for a 2027 release
The next animation by Director Bong Joon-ho has unveiled stills for the very first time. On April 3 , the U. S. media outlet ‘Variety’ reported on Director Bong Joon-ho’s production of the next work, 〈Ally〉 . In that article, stills from 〈Ally〉 were released for the first time, drawing attention.
Yeom Hye-ran and Shin Woo-bin 'My Name Is' Accelerates Global Momentum with Invitation to the Competition Section of the Udine Far East Film Festival

Yeom Hye-ran and Shin Woo-bin 'My Name Is' Accelerates Global Momentum with Invitation to the Competition Section of the Udine Far East Film Festival

Director Jeong Ji-young’s new film, about a mother who lost her childhood memories and her son, invited to the competition section of the 28th Udine Far East Film Festival After making its first appearance at the Berlin International Film Festival, it’s set to build global momentum and connect with audiences worldwide in Udine, northern Italy Ahead of its official domestic release on April 15, it once again underscores the global film industry’s keen interest in K-movies
〈My Name Is〉 is headed to the Udine Far East Film Festival.The film 〈My Name Is〉 said on April 3 that it has been invited to the competition section of the 28th Udine Far East Film Festival. 〈My Name Is〉 tells the story of Jeong-soon (Yeom Hye-ran), a mother who lost her childhood memories, and her...
Yum Hye-ran Sings Requiem Track “Friend”… Music Video for “My Name Is” Released

Yum Hye-ran Sings Requiem Track “Friend”… Music Video for “My Name Is” Released

New work by Director Jeong Ji-young, a teaser for a 5-minute ending credit featuring 10,000 citizen supporters… In theaters April 15
This spring, Director Jeong Ji-young’s new film, 〈My Name Is〉, is set to deliver a heavy, resonant impact at theaters. The film has released the music video for “Friend,” featuring lead actress Yum Hye-ran’s voice.
[Film Festival Update] 1,444 Record Submissions for the 2026 Chuncheon Film Festival, Opening June 25

[Film Festival Update] 1,444 Record Submissions for the 2026 Chuncheon Film Festival, Opening June 25

A wide range of genres—including documentaries and experimental films—are submitted in large numbers, quickly establishing the festival as a major platform for the independent film scene. The works selected for the main competition will be announced on the 30th.
A record-high number of submissions—1,444 titles—spotlighting the festival as a core hub for independent films, “2026 Chuncheon Film Festival”From June 25 to 28, “2026 Chuncheon Film Festival” will kick off in and around Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, with a grand opening.
Jang Hang-jun of a 15 Million-Viewer Hit “The King and the Man Who Lives with Him” Visits Jecheon for a Special Reason

Jang Hang-jun of a 15 Million-Viewer Hit “The King and the Man Who Lives with Him” Visits Jecheon for a Special Reason

“The King and the Man Who Lives with Him” Director Jang Hang-jun Attends Jecheon Citizens’ Day and Shares Behind-the-Scenes Stories
“15 Million” Box-Office Legend “Jang Hang-jun”, Setting Jecheon AblazeDirector “Jang Hang-jun”, who helmed the blockbuster “The King and the Man Who Lives with Him”, a film that set an overwhelming box-office record with a cumulative audience of “15 million people”, has appeared in Jecheon, North...
[Film Festival Issue] The Unfamiliar Face of “Nation’s Actor” Ahn Sung-ki… Special Retrospective at the Jeonju International Film Festival

[Film Festival Issue] The Unfamiliar Face of “Nation’s Actor” Ahn Sung-ki… Special Retrospective at the Jeonju International Film Festival

A one-of-a-kind acting spectrum behind a familiar image. The 27th Jeonju International Film Festival presents a special retrospective featuring seven works by acclaimed actor Ahn Sung-ki
Jeonju International Film Festival to Present a Special Retrospective on “Ahn Sung-ki, Slightly Unfamiliar”The 27th Jeonju International Film Festival will hold a special retrospective examining Ahn Sung-ki, the nation’s actor, a symbol of Korean cinema.
'The Ultimate Duo': A Detective Revisit That’s Earned Its Charm—But Not Everyone Will Enjoy This Complicated Feeling

'The Ultimate Duo': A Detective Revisit That’s Earned Its Charm—But Not Everyone Will Enjoy This Complicated Feeling

After spending a long time waiting with audiences to see the "ultimate showdown," 〈The Ultimate Duo〉 opens on April 2. Veteran detective Seo Jae-hyeok (Bae Seong-woo), who discovers new leads in a case that has already been closed, teams up with rookie detective Kim Jung-ho to solve the mystery.
“The Ultimate Duo” Jo Han-cheol “A chemistry where we spar back and forth with Bae Seong-woo…It was fun to film”

“The Ultimate Duo” Jo Han-cheol “A chemistry where we spar back and forth with Bae Seong-woo…It was fun to film”

The press screening and press conference for the film “The Ultimate Duo” were held successfully at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall on March 25 Jo Han-cheol on playing detective Oh Min-ho, who keeps his eye on Seo Jae-hyeok (Bae Seong-woo): “We don’t just follow the script word for word—I could trust our performance instincts.” Release begins on April 2…A teaser spotlighting a multi-layered, three-dimensional character that moves between cool and emotional sides
Jo Han-cheol talked about his on-screen chemistry with Bae Seong-woo.On March 25, the press screening and press conference for 〈The Ultimate Duo〉 were held at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall. On this day, Director Park Cheol-hwan, along with actors Bae Seong-woo, Jeong Ga-ram, Jo Han-cheol, and Yoon...