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Uhm Junghwa x Park Sung-woong, "OK Madam 2" Unleashes Legendary Action Aboard a Cruise—Releases Aug. 12

After the airplane in the first installment, this one takes shape on a large cruise ship, delivering a hard-boiled maritime action story. From the perfect chemistry of Uhm Junghwa and Park Sung-woong to Choi Soo-young’s charismatic turn as a villain and Ryeo-woon’s screen debut, it is directed by Lee Cheol-ha, who led the box-office success of the first film; the production team has released four stills ahead of its Aug. 12 theater debut
Uhm Junghwa, a legendary agent, has her top-tier action previewed in action stills.The film 〈OK Madam 2〉 unveiled four action stills on July 20. 〈OK Madam 2〉 is a sequel to 〈OK Madam〉, which was released in 2020, and depicts what happens when former legendary agent Mi-young, played by Uhm Junghwa,...
| Seongchan Eol
‘Hope’ Finally Meets Moviegoers. Here’s How Cineplay’s Critics Rated It

‘Hope’ Finally Meets Moviegoers. Here’s How Cineplay’s Critics Rated It

Advance bookings alone topped 600,000. That opening-day figure shows that 〈Hope〉 has become a national talking point, not just a movie-industry event. 〈Hope〉 is the new film from director Na Hong-jin, known for the tense, audacious intensity of 〈The Chaser〉, 〈The Yellow Sea〉 and 〈The Wailing〉.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Jung Ho-yeon on ‘Hope’: ‘I’m trying to overcome the fear of a major project with a rookie’s drive’

Jung Ho-yeon on ‘Hope’: ‘I’m trying to overcome the fear of a major project with a rookie’s drive’

Few actors have had a debut as striking as Jung Ho-yeon’s. Jung moved from top-tier modeling into acting and made a notable acting debut with 〈Squid Game〉. Now she is about to make her film debut in 〈Hope〉. Directed by Na Hong-jin, the filmmaker behind hits such as 〈The Chaser〉, 〈The Yellow Sea〉,...
| Seongchan Eol
Bong Joon-ho, Lee Chang-dong, Jang Jae-hyun Take the Stage…Na Hong-jin’s New Film Hope Launches an All-Star Relay GV

Bong Joon-ho, Lee Chang-dong, Jang Jae-hyun Take the Stage…Na Hong-jin’s New Film Hope Launches an All-Star Relay GV

'The Wailing' in 2016 will have its first new follow-up in 10 years, with a confirmed GV featuring Hwang Jung-min and Jo In-sung
A Meeting of Masters Set to Rattle the Landscape of South Korean FilmA massive forum for a renaissance in South Korean cinema finally lifts the veil. For Na Hong-jin’s SF blockbuster 'Hope', the director’s long-awaited return after a decade of silence since 'The Wailing', world-renowned masters...
| James choi
'Rookie Employee Chairman Kang' ends with a glorious reverse sweep at 13.6%... Lee Jun-young pulls off a surprise soul switch with Ryujin

'Rookie Employee Chairman Kang' ends with a glorious reverse sweep at 13.6%... Lee Jun-young pulls off a surprise soul switch with Ryujin

After climbing from a 3.7% viewership rating to 13.6%, 'Rookie Employee Chairman Kang' wrapped up its run with a satisfying revenge and a shocking second soul-switch ending that delivered a perfect finish.
From 3. 7% to 13. 6%, the completion of a 'reverse-sweep miracle'JTBC weekend drama 'Rookie Employee Chairman Kang' ended its long run with a remarkable upward viewership trajectory. According to Nielsen Korea, the final episode (Episode 12) aired the previous day posted a 13.
| James choi
Kim Ji-yeon’s Jewel Box: Jang Yo-hun, a Box-Office-Level Presence in Short Films

Kim Ji-yeon’s Jewel Box: Jang Yo-hun, a Box-Office-Level Presence in Short Films

I’m curious about people. Even actors who are already attracting attention may be at their least-famous moment right now. "Kim Ji-yeon’s Jewel Box" spotlights actors who keep reaching new heights. Consider these breakout picks chances to buy the dip.
“Gibeu aen teikeu, ssinyeonbara!”Lines such as “My child’s father is extremely angry,” “School Rights Protection Bureau inspector! I’m Im Han-lim—!” and the stammering “Ju-, ju-, ju-, a juvenile offender” spawned countless memes from 〈Teach You a Lesson〉, but there’s one moment that should have...
| Kim Ji-yeon
[BIFAN 2026] How to Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years, 100 Times Over ① Bucheon Is a Genre! 99 Asian Genre Films, 11 Genre Films Directed by Women

[BIFAN 2026] How to Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years, 100 Times Over ① Bucheon Is a Genre! 99 Asian Genre Films, 11 Genre Films Directed by Women

On the occasion of its 30th edition, the festival announced the start of its three-year project, “Asian Genre Films 99” (Asian Genre Films 99).
Above all, it’s a genre festival. For its 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (Chairman Shin Chul, hereafter BIFAN), the festival screens 321 films from 50 countries (170 feature films, 85 short films, 38 AI titles, and 28 XR titles), and of these 93 are world premieres.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Interview ①: Pyo Ji-hoon on 〈True Education〉: 'I'm Not Like Bong Geun-dae; I Speak Up When I See Students Smoking'

Interview ①: Pyo Ji-hoon on 〈True Education〉: 'I'm Not Like Bong Geun-dae; I Speak Up When I See Students Smoking'

In 〈True Education〉, Bong Geun-dae emerges as an unlikely standout — a socially awkward genius whose growth gives the series some of its emotional balance. A genius who finished KAIST two years early yet often comes across as awkward and withdrawn, he provides a counterbalance among the series'...
| Chua-young
Controversial “Reassignment Education,” Yet My Favorite Episode Is…

Controversial “Reassignment Education,” Yet My Favorite Episode Is…

Even in its second week after release, the Netflix series 〈Reassignment Education〉 topped the No. 1 spot among non-English TV shows in the global TOP 10 rankings. Cine Play reporters picked their favorite episodes.
Once again, a high-impact K-content title has burst onto Netflix. The Netflix series 〈Reassignment Education〉, which depicts the relentless efforts of the authority group for protecting teachers’ rights as it takes the side of victims and puts schools back in order, kept its No.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Hong Kong Retro Movie Tour ② “Comedy King,” Stephen Chow’s Film Where You Never Get Tired of Just Staring at the Sea All Day at Sek O Beach

Hong Kong Retro Movie Tour ② “Comedy King,” Stephen Chow’s Film Where You Never Get Tired of Just Staring at the Sea All Day at Sek O Beach

Among Hong Kong films, it seems there is none that so deeply absorbs the mood of a place as much as Comedy King. With the exception of the film sets and a nightclub or two, it was shot almost entirely at Sek O Beach, located at the far southeastern tip of Hong Kong Island.
| Joo Seong-cheol