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A New Interpretation of Terminal Melodrama, Starring Han Ye-ri and Kim Seol-jin in the Film <Spring Night>

A New Interpretation of Terminal Melodrama, Starring Han Ye-ri and Kim Seol-jin in the Film

The love story of a couple facing terminal illness has long been a typical theme in Korean melodramas. From to , , and , numerous works have utilized this setup. Due to its frequent use, some have come to see it as a cliché.
| 김지민
[Interview] 〈Gwangjang〉So Ji-sub

[Interview] 〈Gwangjang〉So Ji-sub "These days, if friends follow 'Misa', it will be a big problem, they could get caught"

Actor So Ji-sub, known for 'Sogangji', has proven his 'coolness' once again as he returns to the noir action series after 13 years. In the Netflix series , So Ji-sub plays the role of Nam Gi-jun, who returns to a dark and ruthless world for revenge.
| Chua-young
Re-released 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time' traces Mamoru Hosoda's fateful meeting with Yasutaka Tsutsui, the filmmaker Studio Ghibli passed over

Re-released 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time' traces Mamoru Hosoda's fateful meeting with Yasutaka Tsutsui, the filmmaker Studio Ghibli passed over

〈The Girl Who Leapt Through Time〉 returned to theaters in 4K on Sept. 16 to mark the film's 20th anniversary.
If you went back in time to meet someone who confessed their feelings to you today one week earlier, would they still feel the same way. Couldn't that person from a week ago have no interest in you at all. Human feelings can change from moment to moment.
| Joo Seong-cheol
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
[Lee Hwa-jung’s Deep Talk] “Even after taking the college entrance exam four times, I shamelessly made it this far.” Meeting Noh Jae-won, star of ‘Tazza: The Song of Belzebub’ and ‘Made in Korea Season 2’ ③

[Lee Hwa-jung’s Deep Talk] “Even after taking the college entrance exam four times, I shamelessly made it this far.” Meeting Noh Jae-won, star of ‘Tazza: The Song of Belzebub’ and ‘Made in Korea Season 2’ ③

A talk that approaches actors through deep breaths, like a detox. Film journalist Lee Hwa-jung meets the actors who inspire it.
It seems that Noh Jae-won’s potential continues to grow through his work. I’m curious what his past was like. Given his deeply introverted personality, I imagine he was never the type to put himself forward. That’s really true. I’m not good at putting myself forward, and I am shy.
| 이화정
[Lee Hwa-jung's Deep Talks] “Going head-to-head with Hyun Bin and Byun Yo-han. How do I survive?” Meeting Roh Jae-won, star of 〈Tazza: The Song of Belzebub〉 and 〈Made in Korea Season 2〉, Part 2

[Lee Hwa-jung's Deep Talks] “Going head-to-head with Hyun Bin and Byun Yo-han. How do I survive?” Meeting Roh Jae-won, star of 〈Tazza: The Song of Belzebub〉 and 〈Made in Korea Season 2〉, Part 2

A conversation that approaches actors with deep breaths, like a detox. Film journalist Lee Hwa-jung meets the actors.
From the audience's perspective, it seems the new momentum actor Roh Jae-won is showing has already begun. Looking at the cast lineup for 〈Made in Korea〉, I found myself wondering whether an actor known for his freewheeling style could adapt to acting within a demanding format — in other words,...
| 이화정
Interview: Han So-hee on Seon-woo’s Shadow and Grit in 〈The Intern〉, Part 1

Interview: Han So-hee on Seon-woo’s Shadow and Grit in 〈The Intern〉, Part 1

In 〈The Intern〉, Han So-hee plays Seon-woo, a fast-rising fashion CEO whose drive masks deep uncertainty. The film, which opens on the 16th, is a character drama about a woman who, amid instability, gradually finds her own steadiness.
| Kim Ji-yeon
From Hwatu to Poker, From Korea to Global Stakes: First Press-Screening Review of ‘Tazza: Belzebub’s Song’ and Highlights From the Press Conference

From Hwatu to Poker, From Korea to Global Stakes: First Press-Screening Review of ‘Tazza: Belzebub’s Song’ and Highlights From the Press Conference

A symbol of Korean adults-only entertainment cinema, the 〈Tazza〉 series returns for its final chapter, 〈Tazza: Belzebub's Song〉 (hereafter 〈Tazza 4〉), which opens on Sept. 23. The film trades hwatu for poker and moves much of its action from Korea to the global gambling circuit.
| Kim Ji-yeon
‘Forgotten Island’ Unveils Korean-Exclusive Poster With Stunning Visuals and Epic Humor!

‘Forgotten Island’ Unveils Korean-Exclusive Poster With Stunning Visuals and Epic Humor!

A fantasy adventure about Jo and Raisa, who land on the island of Forgotten Island, where memories vanish, and fight to preserve their friendship,
〈Puss in Boots: The Last Wish〉 directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado have unveiled the Korean-exclusive poster for their new film, 〈Forgotten Island〉. The newly released poster heightens the tension with the fierce gaze of Manang, the ruler of the island, while Jo and Raisa stand at the...
| Joo Seong-cheol
‘Look Back’ premieres at 83rd Venice International Film Festival to 12-minute standing ovation!

‘Look Back’ premieres at 83rd Venice International Film Festival to 12-minute standing ovation!

With about 1,000 audience members filling the theater, an enthusiastic standing ovation lasting more than 12 minutes and rousing cheers followed the film, adding to the excitement in the theater.
〈Look Back〉 is a poignant story about two girls who become each other’s world as they draw four unforgettable seasons together. Based on the manga of the same name by popular manga artist Tatsuki Fujimoto, the film was directed, written and edited by Hirokazu Kore-eda, attracting keen interest from...
| Joo Seong-cheol