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[First Reaction] 'Paradise' Cineplay Reporters' Ratings

[First Reaction] 'Paradise' Cineplay Reporters' Ratings

[First Reaction] ​ A psychological thriller for the age of AI from director Yeon Sang-ho! 〈Paradise〉 opens Oct. 21. 〈Paradise〉 begins when Ryu Sun-woo (Bae Hyun-sung), the son Ryu So-young (Kim Hyun-joo) believed had died, miraculously returns alive to his mother, who lost him nine years ago in the...
| Kim Ji-yeon
[Box Office] 'Chiikawa the Movie' syndrome takes holiday No. 1 by just 215 viewers; 'Assassins' hits 3 million

[Box Office] 'Chiikawa the Movie' syndrome takes holiday No. 1 by just 215 viewers; 'Assassins' hits 3 million

'Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island' proves its staying power by surpassing 1.28 million viewers, while No. 2 'Assassins' reaches the 3 million mark
The power of a singular universe drives the 'Chiikawa' syndrome The animated film 'Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island' edged out director Heo Jin-ho's blockbuster 'Assassins' by an exceptionally narrow margin over the Hangul Day holiday weekend to take the top spot at the box office.
| James choi
[Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)] Yeon Sang-ho on his AI thriller ‘Paradise Lost,’ made for 500 million won in 14 shooting days: “I make a living thanks to the three awards”

[Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)] Yeon Sang-ho on his AI thriller ‘Paradise Lost,’ made for 500 million won in 14 shooting days: “I make a living thanks to the three awards”

A reunion 15 years after ‘The King of Pigs’ won three awards, this mystery starring Kim Hyun-joo and Bae Hyun-sung opens on the 21st
'Yeon Sang-ho' has returned to the 31st 'Busan International Film Festival' with his new film 'Paradise Lost'. Fifteen years ago, he made a major mark on the film industry with the animated film 'The King of Pigs', which won three awards.
| James choi
Little-Known Stories About Korean Film Directors, Part 2: Kim Han-min Once Fled a Theater to Escape an Elephant

Little-Known Stories About Korean Film Directors, Part 2: Kim Han-min Once Fled a Theater to Escape an Elephant

※[Fascinating anecdotes about Korean film directors you probably didn't know] continues from Part 1.〈The Admiral: Roaring Currents〉 〈Hansan: Rising Dragon〉 director Kim Han-min once ran out of a theater after thinking an elephant on screen was charging at him Kim Han-min, the director of the Yi...
| Kim Ji-yeon
Do Heinous Crimes Sell? Netflix’s No. 1 Rankings Turn Into a Showcase for Criminals

Do Heinous Crimes Sell? Netflix’s No. 1 Rankings Turn Into a Showcase for Criminals

Two Netflix No. 1 titles as of Oct. 1 center on figures still infamous for shocking crimes, according to FlixPatrol. By Netflix's official rankings, 〈Unabomber: Secret Experiments〉 topped the charts in 47 countries, and 〈Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story〉 has held the No. 1 spot for two weeks.
| Seongchan Eol
‘The Man Who Lives With the King’ Captivates Belgium as 370-Seat Opening Screening Sells Out, K-Movies Draw Crowds Despite 11-Euro Tickets

‘The Man Who Lives With the King’ Captivates Belgium as 370-Seat Opening Screening Sells Out, K-Movies Draw Crowds Despite 11-Euro Tickets

Brussels opens 2026 Korean Film Week; three films sell out in succession after coverage by local broadcaster
K-Content Makes a Powerful Impact in Europe, With Opening Film Selling Out Every Seat 2026 Korean Film Week, hosted by the Korean Cultural Center in Belgium and the European Union, opened in grand fashion on Oct. 1 at Cinema Palace, a historic theater in Brussels, Belgium.
| James choi
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.
| James choi
'Salmokji' followed by 'Obsession' in box office jackpot… Horror film turns 10 billion won into 690 billion won

'Salmokji' followed by 'Obsession' in box office jackpot… Horror film turns 10 billion won into 690 billion won

From 'Salmokji,' the all-time No. 1 film that surpassed 'A Tale of Two Sisters,' to 'Obsession,' which earned 660 times its budget, here's the fall theater lineup
'Obsession' delivers 660-fold return… The secret behind horror's box office breakthrough beyond summer rules 'Salmokji' tops 3.24 million viewers to become the all-time No. 1, with 'Alpha,' opening Sept. 30, taking aim at year-round success Movie theaters are enjoying an unusual horror-film boom...
| James choi
Chuseok Theater Spread: What Works—and What Doesn’t—in 〈The Intern〉, 〈Assassin(s)〉 and 〈Tazza: Belzebub’s Song〉

Chuseok Theater Spread: What Works—and What Doesn’t—in 〈The Intern〉, 〈Assassin(s)〉 and 〈Tazza: Belzebub’s Song〉

Chuseok has arrived, and with it comes a wave of Korean releases vying for holiday audiences over the long break. A variety of movies are opening now, each hoping to capture viewers during the holiday. CinePLAY reporters previewed three titles that have drawn the most attention and anticipation.
| Seongchan Eol
Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Paradise Lost’ sells out Toronto International Film Festival screenings, draws strong local response

Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Paradise Lost’ sells out Toronto International Film Festival screenings, draws strong local response

‘Paradise Lost’ unveils behind-the-scenes stills from Toronto International Film Festival special presentation Director Yeon Sang-ho and stars Kim Hyun-joo and Bae Hyun-sung attend as all seats sell out for four official screenings, fueling a wave of global acclaim Psychological thriller about a son who returns as if by miracle set to hit South Korean theaters Oct. 21
The cast and crew of 〈Paradise Lost〉 spent time with scores of movie fans in Toronto. The film 〈Paradise Lost〉 released behind-the-scenes stills Sept. 18 from its Toronto schedule at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival.
| Seongchan Eol