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“My heart still races when I hear the Chief Inspector theme”… The legacy of Choi Bul-am, the “nation’s father” who embraced the joys and sorrows of ordinary people

“My heart still races when I hear the Chief Inspector theme”… The legacy of Choi Bul-am, the “nation’s father” who embraced the joys and sorrows of ordinary people

After making his stage debut in 1959, he became the nation’s father in “Rural Diary”… From becoming the first civilian appointed honorary senior superintendent general to his recent work “Chief Inspector 1958,” he left a major mark on Korean broadcasting history
A 70-year legacy of the “nation’s father,” who embraced the joys and sorrows of ordinary people Actor Choi Bul-am (born Choi Young-han), who died on the 30th at age 87, spent nearly 70 years in step with modern Korean history, perfectly embodying the unassuming face of a neighbor.
| James choi
'The Nation’s Father' Choi Bool-am Dies at 87, Leaving Behind 14 Years on 'Korean Food Table'

'The Nation’s Father' Choi Bool-am Dies at 87, Leaving Behind 14 Years on 'Korean Food Table'

A 67-year acting career, from 'Chief Inspector' to 'Country Diaries' He died Thursday night while receiving hospital treatment; tributes pour in from across society
A towering figure who remained close to the public brings a 67-year acting career to a close Actor Choi Bool-am (birth name Choi Young-han), known as “the nation’s father” for sharing in South Korea’s joys and sorrows, died on the 29th at the age of 87.
| James choi
'Seongbuk Youth Film Festival' Draws 1,135 Entries, Showcasing the Future of Independent Film for Free

'Seongbuk Youth Film Festival' Draws 1,135 Entries, Showcasing the Future of Independent Film for Free

Festival opens Nov. 5 at Arirang Cine Center, with 46 finalists screening and Ryu Hyun-kyung and Lee Joo-seung serving as judges
A Launchpad for Young Filmmakers: 46 Films Make the Cut From 1,135 Entries The 6th Seongbuk Youth Film Festival, a showcase of the future of Korean independent cinema, will run Nov. 5-11 at Arirang Indie Wave in Seoul's Arirang Cine Center.
| James choi
Patrick Stewart, ‘X-Men’ and ‘Star Trek’ Star, Dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, ‘X-Men’ and ‘Star Trek’ Star, Dies at 86

After a long battle with dementia, the actor died at his Los Angeles home on Oct. 28, ending a 70-year career
A Shakespearean actor who overcame a difficult childhood British actor Patrick Stewart, beloved around the world as Professor X in the X-Men films and Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the Star Trek series, died on Oct. 28 local time. He was 86.
| James choi
‘The Assassin(s)’ Breaks Even, Achieving a Remarkable Box Office Milestone Amid Diverse Perspectives

‘The Assassin(s)’ Breaks Even, Achieving a Remarkable Box Office Milestone Amid Diverse Perspectives

The Assassin(s), a story that follows the questions and conspiracies surrounding the First Lady shooting on August 15, 1974, has broken even.
According to the Korean Film Council’s integrated box office database, The Assassin had drawn a cumulative audience of 3,401,825 as of 7 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, surpassing its break-even point. After attracting 3 million moviegoers in just 20 days, The Assassin has also ranked among the top...
| Joo Seong-cheol
Late Shin Hae-chul, Yoo Jae-suk and BLACKPINK to Receive Top Cultural Honors on Oct. 29

Late Shin Hae-chul, Yoo Jae-suk and BLACKPINK to Receive Top Cultural Honors on Oct. 29

Shin Hae-chul to receive Silver Crown, Yoo Jae-suk the Bogwan Order and BLACKPINK the Okgwan Order; 36 honorees, including Yoo Hae-jin and Jang Hang-jun, to receive commendations
Silver Crown Order of Cultural Merit to Be Awarded Posthumously to Shin Hae-chul 17th Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards to Be Held Oct. 29, Honoring 36 People and Teams, Including 10 Order of Cultural Merit Recipients Han Young-ae to Receive Bogwan Order of Cultural Merit on 50th Anniversary of...
| James choi
At Last, It Reclaims the Name Pig-Dragon Walled City! ‘Kung Fu Hustle’ Returns to Theaters for the First Time in 20 Years, Part 1

At Last, It Reclaims the Name Pig-Dragon Walled City! ‘Kung Fu Hustle’ Returns to Theaters for the First Time in 20 Years, Part 1

Instead of Pigsty, the film changed the first character of Kowloon Walled City (九龍城砦) to the character for “pig” (豬), creating Pig-Dragon Walled City (豬龍城砦).
〈Kung Fu Hustle〉 is the dream world Stephen Chow brought to life as a director, a work shaped by his abiding love for Bruce Lee and the traditions of Hong Kong martial arts cinema. It could be called Chow’s reinterpretation of the entire history of Hong Kong cinema.
| Joo Seong-cheol
[Photos] Song Hye-kyo, Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Jeon Do-yeon... Netflix’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Unveils 2027 Slate in Korea for the First Time: ‘What’s Next?’

[Photos] Song Hye-kyo, Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Jeon Do-yeon... Netflix’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Unveils 2027 Slate in Korea for the First Time: ‘What’s Next?’

Stars behind Netflix hits gather for two-day celebration in Sangam, including cast of live-action adaptation of webtoon with 14.3 billion views
Netflix Korea held a large-scale fan event, Netflix Janchi, at Oil Tank Culture Park in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, to mark the 10th anniversary of its launch in South Korea. With co-CEO Ted Sarandos among those celebrating the milestone, the company drew global viewers’ attention by unveiling its 2027...
| James choi
[Interview] A Love Letter to Life, Humanity and Korea: Justin H. Min on ‘Journey There,’ Part 1

[Interview] A Love Letter to Life, Humanity and Korea: Justin H. Min on ‘Journey There,’ Part 1

A deeply human story has found a deeply human actor. Min-jun (Justin H. Min) uses informal speech with Chun-hee (Kim Hye-ok) the moment they meet. Unaware of the hierarchy, etiquette and subtle distance between formal and informal Korean, the outsider’s familiar way of speaking becomes less an...
| Kim Ji-yeon
Music Critic Kang Heon Dies at 64, Leaving Behind the Soundtrack of the Seo Taiji and Shin Hae-chul Era

Music Critic Kang Heon Dies at 64, Leaving Behind the Soundtrack of the Seo Taiji and Shin Hae-chul Era

A pioneer of 1990s pop music criticism and a practitioner of myeongrihak, he died on the 20th; he served as chairman of the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service
The study of destiny he pursued after standing at death's door, and an enduring legacy in Korean popular culture Kang Heon, chairman of the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service and a pop music critic who broadened the horizons of Korean popular music criticism, died on the 20th at the age of 64.
| James choi