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Choi Min-sik X Choi Hyun-woo’s “The Boy at the Back Row” Hits Global Box-Office Breakout After Release; Enters TOP 10 in 32 Countries Worldwide

Choi Min-sik X Choi Hyun-woo’s “The Boy at the Back Row” Hits Global Box-Office Breakout After Release; Enters TOP 10 in 32 Countries Worldwide

Netflix original series “The Boy at the Back Row” slams into the charts at the top, including in South Korea, Japan and Greece, on the FlixPatrol chart A gripping psychological suspense that targets viewers worldwide, as teacher Heomun-oh and genius engineering student Kang Lee’s attempt to chase creativity turns into an unrelenting standoff An undeniable performance synergy among trusted actors such as Jun Ho Heo, Yoon-jin Kim, Kyung Jin and Jeong-hee Moon, in starring roles by Choi Min-sik and Choi Hyun-woo
〈The Boy at the Back Row〉 has proven its global popularity and has emerged as a new breakout talking point. Within 3 days of release, it tops charts in 32 countries worldwide Netflix original series 〈The Boy at the Back Row〉 scored a quick win after its worldwide simultaneous release on June 26,...
| Seongchan Eol
[BIFAN 2026] Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years 100 Times ③ Lee Choon-yeon Film Award returns, new International Federation of Film Critics prize, and the July Carnival

[BIFAN 2026] Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years 100 Times ③ Lee Choon-yeon Film Award returns, new International Federation of Film Critics prize, and the July Carnival

Kim Se-hoon and Gu Jeong-a will receive the “Lee Choon-yeon Film Award,” and a “FIPRESCI Award for International Film Critics” will also be introduced (FIPRESCI Award).
Two awards will be newly introduced. The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (executive committee chair Shin Cheol, BIFAN) will bring back the “Lee Choon-yeon Film Award” this year and also introduce the “International Federation of Film Critics Award” .
| Joo Seong-cheol
[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
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.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Co-hosted by Cineplay and the Korean Film Archive, the inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards carry a total prize pool of 20 million won. The five-member jury is chaired by Min Kyu-dong and also includes Korean Film Archive Director Mo Eun-young; Han Jung-soo, director and CEO of Yeondu Company; Kim Won-jin, director of MCA AI Creative Studio's Creative Headquarters; and actor Lee Yeon. The Archive has pledged archiving support for winners, and organizers say the awards aim to discover new creators and help the short-drama industry take a step forward.
The inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards, which carry a total prize pool of 20 million won, have named a five-member jury. Cineplay (CEO Choi Tae-hyung) and the Korean Film Archive (Director Mo Eun-young) are co-hosting the first Korea Short Drama Awards.
| Seongchan Eol
Why 'Toy Story 4,' the Series' Lowest-Rated Entry, Still Worked for Me as a Sequel

Why 'Toy Story 4,' the Series' Lowest-Rated Entry, Still Worked for Me as a Sequel

After seven years, the toy gang returns to theaters. Pixar Animation Studios' flagship franchise and a leading force in 3D animation, 〈Toy Story〉, was scheduled to open on June 17. The Toy Story series — which took 11 years between parts 2 and 3, nine years between parts 3 and 4, and seven years...
| Seongchan Eol
Who’s Your 'Triangle'? Mixed-Gender Groups That Come to Mind After Watching 〈Wild Sing〉

Who’s Your 'Triangle'? Mixed-Gender Groups That Come to Mind After Watching 〈Wild Sing〉

It’s one of those songs you’ve never heard before, but it sounds familiar. The stage looks new, yet you get a strong sense of déjà vu. If you saw the film that opened on June 3, 〈Wild Sing〉, you probably felt that.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Meet Choi Seong-gon…“Wild Sing” Confirms Week 2 Stage Greetings Amid Hot Support

Meet Choi Seong-gon…“Wild Sing” Confirms Week 2 Stage Greetings Amid Hot Support

The film “Wild Sing,” which reunites a mixed-gender group Triangle—set to take the music scene by storm right after its debut—after 20 years, is in theaters with excellent showings. Riding on an outpouring of enthusiasm from audiences, a stage greeting has been confirmed for June 13 with Director Son Jae-gon and actor Oh Jeong-see, who plays the rival. In particular, Oh Jeong-see is expected to attend in the exact role of “Choi Seong-gon,” the drama’s ballad prince, proving the anticipation and buzz among viewers
The duo of Director Son Jae-gon and Oh Jeong-see, from “Wild Sing,” promised to meet with audiences, drawing attention. Released on June 3, “Wild Sing” depicts what happens when the mixed-gender group “Triangle,” which swept up public popularity right after its debut, reunites for the stage 20...
| Seongchan Eol
FIFTY FIFTY Stars in Short-Drama Film “After School Exorcism Club: Girls’ Night” to Open on June 25

FIFTY FIFTY Stars in Short-Drama Film “After School Exorcism Club: Girls’ Night” to Open on June 25

A theater version of “After School Exorcism Club,” a Kitts premium short-form drama released on May 22, has been set for a standalone theatrical run at CGV, the first such screening for a short drama in South Korea.
Kitts Original Film 〈After School Exorcism Club: Girls’ Night〉 is a teen occult comedy about five quirky high-school girls who band together to drive out the school’s resident ghost. As the theatrical installment of the Kitts premium short-form drama 〈After School Exorcism Club〉, released May 22,...
| Joo Seong-cheol
“It’s a place where we all confirm each other’s existence!” Masterclass, performances, forums, exhibitions, and more wrap up the 12th Pride Expo 2026

“It’s a place where we all confirm each other’s existence!” Masterclass, performances, forums, exhibitions, and more wrap up the 12th Pride Expo 2026

Held for two days from Saturday, May 30 to Sunday, May 31 at Seoul Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), the event drew more than 2,500 visitors and closed out successfully.
Based on six values—Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, Pride, Love, and Solidarity—the country’s largest LGBTQ culture and arts fair, the “12th Seoul Pride Expo 2026,” wrapped up successfully at Seoul Dongdaemun Design Plaza over the two days from Saturday, May 30 to Sunday, May 31.
| Joo Seong-cheol