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[Photo&] Hong Sang-soo’s “The Day She Returned” to Release in May… Official Selection Invited to the Berlin Film Festival

[Photo&] Hong Sang-soo’s “The Day She Returned” to Release in May… Official Selection Invited to the Berlin Film Festival

A record of official selections for seven consecutive years at the Berlin Film Festival. Anticipation is building for the new work starring Song Seon-mi, with Kim Min-hee joining the production team.
“Hong Sang-soo”’s 34th feature “The Day She Returned” to open on May 6… Berlin welcomes a master’s returnThe 34th feature film by acclaimed director “Hong Sang-soo”, “The Day She Returned,” will officially open in South Korea’s theaters on May 6.
'BTS', Perfect Homage to the Film 'Oldboy'... The Second Chapter That Dominates Global Charts

'BTS', Perfect Homage to the Film 'Oldboy'... The Second Chapter That Dominates Global Charts

A teaser video for the title track from the fifth full-length album, '2.0,' recreates iconic scenes from 'Oldboy.' After taking over the Billboard charts, it draws worldwide attention with a daring new direction!
'BTS' pays perfect tribute to the film 'Oldboy'. . . the second chapter that dominates the global chartsThe global top-tier group 'BTS' captivated audiences worldwide with a flawless tribute to 'Oldboy', the masterpiece of Korean film history directed by Park Chan-wook.
Director Lee Myeong-se Directs Documentary “Ran 12.3” … Opens Next Month on the 22nd

Director Lee Myeong-se Directs Documentary “Ran 12.3” … Opens Next Month on the 22nd

A cinematic documentary in which the production budget was secured through crowdfunding by 15,000 citizens A “cinematic documentary” built from music and on-site recordings, with no narration Distributor NEW “Based on vivid on-site footage from citizens, aides, and reporters, it was produced”
Director Lee Myeong-se returns with a documentary film tackling the December 3, 2024 martial law declaration emergency. Distributor NEW announced on the 27th that “Ran 12. 3”, which captures the tense moments of the martial law declaration emergency, will open nationwide next month on the 22nd.
[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.
[Weekend Box Office Clash] 'The Man Who Survives With the King' Hits 15 Million, Reservation-Rate Swing Reverses 'Miracle'

[Weekend Box Office Clash] 'The Man Who Survives With the King' Hits 15 Million, Reservation-Rate Swing Reverses 'Miracle'

Will this be the final step that secures the lead for the No. 3 all-time hit 'The Man Who Survives With the King,' or is the SF blockbuster 'Project Hail Mary' ready to launch a counterattack? Here are the key things to watch in this weekend's box office showdown.
Surpassing 15 million 'The Man Who Survives With the King' vs. the No. 1 advance-reservation-rate holder 'Project Hail Mary', a major weekend face-offA new milestone has been set in Korean film history. 'The Man Who Survives With the King' has surpassed 15 million cumulative admissions, placing it...
‘The King and the Clown’ Hits 15 Million Admissions… Moves Up to No. 3 on the All-Time Box Office List

‘The King and the Clown’ Hits 15 Million Admissions… Moves Up to No. 3 on the All-Time Box Office List

A new milestone just 50 days after release… Pursuing ‘Extreme Job’ after surpassing ‘Ode to My Father’ and ‘Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds’ With the gap from all-time No. 2 down to about 1.2 million viewers… A possible ranking shake-up this weekend Cumulative revenue tops 144.1 billion won… The highest-grossing domestic release in history
The film ‘The King and the Clown’ has kept its unstoppable box-office run, reaching a new milestone of 15 million admissions.Breaks into the all-time TOP 3… Closing in on ‘Extreme Job’ On the 25th, its distributor, Showbox, officially announced that ‘The King and the Clown’ has surpassed 15 million...
14.84 Million-Viewer Hit Blockbuster “The Man Who Lives with the King” Hosts a “Valuebom” Accessibility Screening for People with Visual and Hearing Impairments

14.84 Million-Viewer Hit Blockbuster “The Man Who Lives with the King” Hosts a “Valuebom” Accessibility Screening for People with Visual and Hearing Impairments

Starring Park Ji-hoon and Yoo Hae-jin, the film that claimed No. 3 on South Korea’s all-time box office chart repays audiences with a meaningful April screening event By providing audio description and Korean-language captions, the screening format creates an environment where people with disabilities can enjoy the work without barriers From April 6 to 20, sequential screenings will be held in 77 theaters across 17 regions nationwide, including Seoul and Gangwon
〈The Man Who Lives with the King〉, currently drawing major attention at the box office, will hold a special screening event. 〈The Man Who Lives with the King〉 is a story about a deposed young king, Lee Hong-wi (Park Ji-hoon), and the village head, Um Heung-do (Yoo Hae-jin), who comes to serve him.
Film Critic Im Jae-cheol Passes Away… A Key Figure Who Led Film Production, Distribution, and Criticism

Film Critic Im Jae-cheol Passes Away… A Key Figure Who Led Film Production, Distribution, and Criticism

Operating the film company Emotion Pictures; launched Film Culture and founded Film Forum… Age 65
Film critic Im Jae-cheol, who helped cultivate the foundation for art films by bridging criticism and hands-on work in the Korean film industry, has died. According to his family and others on the 23rd, he collapsed about two months ago and had been receiving treatment, before passing away the...
[Photo&] Gong Yoo Enchants Italy… A Full House in 3 Minutes at the “Florence Korea Film Festival” Invitation Event

[Photo&] Gong Yoo Enchants Italy… A Full House in 3 Minutes at the “Florence Korea Film Festival” Invitation Event

A masterclass at the Florence Korea Film Festival. Fans from the U.S. and France joined the line that had formed since 6:00 a.m., showcasing its global appeal.
The power of K-content that took over Florence, Italy — Actor Gong Yoo’s masterclassActor "Gong Yoo" set Florence, Italy, on fire. Attending the 24th "Florence Korea Film Festival", he looked at the packed seats and said, "I didn’t know I’d receive this kind of overwhelming love in Italy," clearly...
[Culture &] ‘The Man Who Lives With the King’ Becomes the #3 All-Time Box Office Hit…New Record for All-Time Sales #1

[Culture &] ‘The Man Who Lives With the King’ Becomes the #3 All-Time Box Office Hit…New Record for All-Time Sales #1

Draws about 14.757 million viewers to take #3 all time at the box office…Reaches #1 in Korean film history with cumulative sales of 142.5 billion won
[Photo News] ‘The Man Who Lives With the King,’ which achieved the top spot for all-time ticket sales, adds a new chapter to Korean film historyThe movie ‘The Man Who Lives With the King’, which shines a spotlight on King Danjong’s exile life, has created a brand-new chapter in Korea’s box office...