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“Diverse Voices Must Be Respected”: Korean Film Producers Association Statement on the Film “Assassin(s)”

“Diverse Voices Must Be Respected”: Korean Film Producers Association Statement on the Film “Assassin(s)”

We believe assessments of a work’s expression and interpretation should focus primarily on the work itself.
Various opinions and discussions have recently emerged surrounding the film 〈Assassin 〉, including its content and expression, as well as the production process. The Korean Film Producers Association believes that the free expression of diverse evaluations and criticisms of films and other cultural...
Lee Hwi-hyang and Kim Jung-tae on 《Family Trip》: ‘I Never Wanted Dementia Used as Just a Device’

Lee Hwi-hyang and Kim Jung-tae on 《Family Trip》: ‘I Never Wanted Dementia Used as Just a Device’

▶ 〈Family Trip〉 The interview with actress Lee Hwi-hyang and director Kim Jung-tae continues from Part 1. As a "family film," the relationship between the grandmother and her granddaughter is intriguing. The grandmother keeps trying to go outside because of dementia, while the granddaughter,...
'The Assassins' Leads Korean Box Office and Advance Sales in a Runaway No. 1 Showing in Second Week!

'The Assassins' Leads Korean Box Office and Advance Sales in a Runaway No. 1 Showing in Second Week!

As of 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, the film had drawn 1,766,942 moviegoers, putting it at No. 1 at the Korean film box office.
The Assassins, which has maintained its strong box-office momentum into its second week, has once again taken the top spot among Korean films at the box office and in advance-ticket sales, firmly holding its position as the leading draw in theaters.
Koo Kyo-hwan and Yi Ok-seop Were Already Legally Married After 9-Year Romance

Koo Kyo-hwan and Yi Ok-seop Were Already Legally Married After 9-Year Romance

The couple quietly registered their marriage without a wedding ceremony and will collaborate on two new films, including 'Your Country'
From leading creative partners in film to lifelong spouses Koo Kyo-hwan (44), an actor, and Yi Ok-seop (39), a director and one of South Korea’s leading independent-film power couples, have drawn public attention after it emerged that they are already legally married.
Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Train to Busan’ returns for 10th anniversary in 4K

Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Train to Busan’ returns for 10th anniversary in 4K

Free screening and director Q&A set for Nov. 3 at Cinematheque KOFA
K-zombie hit that conquered global screens arrives in Korea in stunning resolution The Korean Film Archive is bringing ‘Train to Busan,’ the film that sparked the K-zombie phenomenon, back to the big screen in 4K to mark its 10th anniversary. The special screening, set for Nov.
Jeju 4·3 Film Festival draws record 526 entries, unveils 10 finalists

Jeju 4·3 Film Festival draws record 526 entries, unveils 10 finalists

Entries surged 54.3% from last year; films will screen Nov. 22-28 at the fourth festival, exploring the values of 4·3, including forced mobilization and diaspora.
A record number of films have been submitted to the short-film competition at the fourth Jeju 4·3 Film Festival, which transforms the painful memories of Jeju 4·3 into values of peace and human rights. After a rigorous preliminary screening, 10 films advancing to the final competition have been...
Four Keywords That Capture 〈Possible Love〉

Four Keywords That Capture 〈Possible Love〉

Over roughly 30 years, Korean master filmmaker Lee Chang-dong has made just seven films, yet his imprint on Korean cinema remains immense. Lee Chang-dong returned after eight years with 〈Possible Love〉, a drama about what happens when a laid-off worker couple and a wealthy documentary-director...
Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, Lee Min-ho's 'Assassins' Surpasses 1.5 Million During Chuseok Holiday!

Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il, Lee Min-ho's 'Assassins' Surpasses 1.5 Million During Chuseok Holiday!

It holds the top spot at the holiday box office, emerging as Chuseok's big winner
Well-crafted historical pursuit thriller upends the box-office landscape The 'Yook Young-soo assassination' rocked South Korea in 1974. 'Assassins', a film that probes the mystery hidden behind the event, is creating a major stir at theaters.
How Did Bong Joon-ho and Park Chan-wook Become Directors? 31 Masters Recall “My First Action” and Their Brilliant Debuts

How Did Bong Joon-ho and Park Chan-wook Become Directors? 31 Masters Recall “My First Action” and Their Brilliant Debuts

The debut struggles of leading Korean filmmakers, from a screenplay rewritten 30 times to seven years of financial hardship
Even the masters who now define Korean cinema had humble, uncertain beginnings. “The Outlaws” (2017) director Kang Yoon-sung’s arduous journey to the director’s chair at the late age of 47 is among the stories collected in the new book “My First Action”, along with the debut tales of 31 top...
Director Kim Jee-woon brings A Tale of Two Sisters back after 20 years at LA's first Korean film festival: 'Film is a universal language; I believe in the power of stories'

Director Kim Jee-woon brings A Tale of Two Sisters back after 20 years at LA's first Korean film festival: 'Film is a universal language; I believe in the power of stories'

Invited as a new Academy member this year, Kim Jee-woon helps prove the strength of K-content in the heart of Hollywood on the 26th
A milestone for 'K-content' planted in the heart of Hollywood The 'LA Korean Film Festival' opened for the first time in Los Angeles, the spiritual home of cinema. The plan to showcase the best of Korean film in the heart of Hollywood was bold, but some questioned whether it could win over the...