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Release D-1 ‘Demon Slayer: Mugen Train’ Surpasses 800,000 Pre-Orders in Korean Theaters

Release D-1 ‘Demon Slayer: Mugen Train’ Surpasses 800,000 Pre-Orders in Korean Theaters

According to the Korean Film Council, 80,50748 tickets sold and a pre-booking rate of 81.2%... Outpacing ‘Zombie Daughter’ and ‘F1 The Movie’
With just one day before its release in Korea, the animated film ‘Demon Slayer: Mugen Train’ has surpassed 800,000 pre-orders, signaling a positive outlook for its box office performance. Despite the surrounding ‘right-wing controversy’, high pre-demand has been confirmed, drawing attention to the...
Netflix 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Theater Screening Event Sold Out!

Netflix 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Theater Screening Event Sold Out!

Sing-Along Event Screening, 1,700 Theaters in North America Participating, 1,000 Screenings Sold Out Early
The special theater screening event for the Netflix animated film 〈K-Pop Demon Hunters〉 is receiving explosive interest in North America, leading to an early sell-out situation. The film industry media 'Hollywood Reporter' reported on the 20th that "Netflix is giving a surprise gift to the late...
Virtual Idol PLAVE, First Asia Tour Concert Live Broadcast in Theaters!

Virtual Idol PLAVE, First Asia Tour Concert Live Broadcast in Theaters!

Lotte Cinema and CGV announced on the 14th that they will live broadcast the first Asia tour concert of the virtual idol group PLAVE in theaters.The two companies stated that they will simultaneously screen the performance on the last day, the 17th, of the '2025 PLAVE Asia Tour [Dash: Quantum Leap]...
KOFIC Launches! Announcement of Discount Coupon Support Project to Revitalize Theaters

KOFIC Launches! Announcement of Discount Coupon Support Project to Revitalize Theaters

Discount coupons worth 6,000 won per ticket will be issued starting July 25 after receiving applications from each theater
The Korean Film Council has initiated a support program for viewing coupons to revitalize the Korean theater industry. The Korean Film Council (hereinafter referred to as KOFIC) announced the '2025 National Movie Viewing Revitalization Support Project Notice (Discount Coupon Project)' on July 9.

"Korean Theaters in the First Half of the Year Record Lowest Audience Numbers in 21 Years"

"With 42.49 million, lower than the 44.94 million right after the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022, it seems difficult to surpass 100 million by the end of the year."
No one comes to the theater, and that complaint was not unfounded. According to the integrated computer network of the Korean Film Council, the cumulative audience number for the first half of this year was counted at 42,497,285.
[The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards: Shining Moments] Yoo Hae-jin & Ryu Seung-ryong Earn Top Honors…A Friendship of 30 Years Shines

[The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards: Shining Moments] Yoo Hae-jin & Ryu Seung-ryong Earn Top Honors…A Friendship of 30 Years Shines

Movies starring Yoo Hae-jin and TV starring Ryu Seung-ryong receive their heartfelt co-win honors, from tears-filled remarks by Park Bo-young and Im Soo-jung—highlighting the brilliant moments of the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards.
The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards: A Triumphant Joint Win for Yoo Hae-jin and Ryu Seung-ryong—Friends for 30 YearsThe top honor at the 62nd 'Baeksang Arts Awards' went to 'Yoo Hae-jin' from the film 'The Man Who Lives in a King', and 'Ryu Seung-ryong' from the drama 'Kim Bu-jang, Working for a Large...
[UK Official Chart] Michael Jackson Returns, Sweeps the UK Chart No. 1 in a Movie Boom... K-pop Popularity Keeps Rising

[UK Official Chart] Michael Jackson Returns, Sweeps the UK Chart No. 1 in a Movie Boom... K-pop Popularity Keeps Rising

As the global box-office hit 'Michael' brings a retro comeback to classics like 'Billie Jean'... Opens in Korea on the 13th
The Return of the 'King of Pop'—Reclaiming Music Charts WorldwideThe myth of the immortal 'Michael Jackson', the eternal king of pop, is being rewritten again. The biographical film 'Michael', which shines a light on his eventful life and musical legacy, has sparked a global box-office...

"Movie Viewing for 4,000 Won" Discount Ticket—Distributed Starting the 13th…Two Tickets per Person

Automatic two-tickets-per-person distribution through the apps of four major multiplex chains…When overlapping with benefits such as Culture Day, you can watch for 4,000 won
A Signal of Theater Industry Recovery—Massive Budget Injection Greatly Eases Viewer BurdenThe government has moved to deliver major support to bring new momentum to the struggling theater industry. The unprecedented discount tickets, distributed based on a supplemental budget of 27.
‘Toy Story 5’ Confirmed for Release on June 17… A “Survival War” Between Smart Devices and Toys

‘Toy Story 5’ Confirmed for Release on June 17… A “Survival War” Between Smart Devices and Toys

The Return of a Pixar Legend—A Follow-Up After 7 Years… Directed by Andrew Stanton and Mackena Harris Anticipation Soars as Tom Hanks and Other Original Voice Cast Members Join, Along With “Greta Lee,” a “Korean-American” Actress Toys Struggling After Being Pushed Aside by the Tablet ‘Lily Pad’… A Preview of a New Era’s Message
The legendary Pixar series ‘Toy Story,’ which rewrote the history of animation around the world, is returning with its fifth installment. On the 6th, The Walt Disney Company Korea officially announced that the domestic release date for ‘Toy Story 5’ has been set for the 17th of next month.
[Photo &] Discussion on “Holdback” in the Film Industry Heats Up…Minister Choi Hwi-young Formalizes Establishment of a Public-Private Consultation Body This Month

[Photo &] Discussion on “Holdback” in the Film Industry Heats Up…Minister Choi Hwi-young Formalizes Establishment of a Public-Private Consultation Body This Month

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announces a multi-year overhaul of film production support grants and the distribution of 60 won viewing discount tickets. A “winning bet” with 27.1 billion won injected, distributing 4.5 million “movie viewing discount tickets”
A Signal for Reshaping the Film Ecosystem: Launch of a Public-Private Consultation Body for “Holdback”“Choi Hwi-young”, Minister of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, zeroed in on the “holdback” system—an issue at the heart of sharp tensions between theaters and “OTT”.