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‘The Emperor of Pop’ ‘Michael’ Charges Through the Box Office, Breaking the Best North American Opening Record… Surpasses $200 Million Worldwide

‘The Emperor of Pop’ ‘Michael’ Charges Through the Box Office, Breaking the Best North American Opening Record… Surpasses $200 Million Worldwide

An electrifying biopic chronicling Michael Jackson’s journey as an independent artist, with his nephew Jaafar Jackson stepping into the spotlight as the lead Earns an A- grade from CinemaScore immediately after release and breaks the best opening record among North American releases in 2026 Confirmed for a domestic release on May 13… Screenings across a variety of formats such as IMAX, 4DX, and SCREENX
〈Michael〉 fired off an unforgettable opening salvo, kicking the box office into motion.A biopic featuring Michael Jackson’s rise as he stands on his own 〈Michael〉 is a biographical film depicting the journey of pop icon Michael Jackson as he forged ahead on his own, with his real-life nephew Jaafar...
| Seongchan Eol
“The Unofficial Ten-Million Hit Film” “Wish’s Sequel!” “AUDITION 109” Screening and Press Conference Coverage

“The Unofficial Ten-Million Hit Film” “Wish’s Sequel!” “AUDITION 109” Screening and Press Conference Coverage

Everyone who knows the story has already seen the film 〈Wish〉, which returned after 17 years. How has Shin-chan been spending his days lately, now that he has finally graduated high school—after plenty of twists and turns.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Uncovering Time That Shouldn’t Be Buried Again: Movies to Watch Like “My Name Is”

Uncovering Time That Shouldn’t Be Buried Again: Movies to Watch Like “My Name Is”

There are stories we try to bury—but we shouldn’t. And there is a director who makes sure to pull such stories back up, rekindling the public’s memory. The director for 〈My Name Is〉, releasing on April 15, is Director Jeong Ji-young.
| Seongchan Eol
Hollywood erupts in anger with 1,000 voices…Letter opposing Paramount–Warner merger worth about KRW 163 trillion

Hollywood erupts in anger with 1,000 voices…Letter opposing Paramount–Warner merger worth about KRW 163 trillion

More than 1,000 signatories, including Joaquin Phoenix and Denis Villeneuve…Strong warning: “The monopoly will collapse the creative ecosystem”
Worries over a Hollywood ecosystem breakdown—Putting the brakes on the birth of a media giantHollywood is strongly pushing back against the massive `'Paramount Skydance'` and `'Warner Bros. Discovery'` `'acquisition and merger (M&A)'`, which signal seismic shifts in the global entertainment...
| James choi
'Master of Silent Film' Buster Keaton Masterpiece Collection to Be Held on April 22…Seven Press Stills Released

'Master of Silent Film' Buster Keaton Masterpiece Collection to Be Held on April 22…Seven Press Stills Released

To mark the 100th anniversary of the release of 'The General,' the seven films will be screened with newly restored 5K digital scans and fresh orchestral scores and arrangements A spotlight on the film history’s most remarkable figures through the signature deadpan 'Stone Face' and inventive stunts Press stills for April 13 released ahead of screenings at independent theaters such as CGV Art House and Art House Momo
Silent-film icon Buster Keaton is coming to Korean theaters. To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the release of 〈The General〉, the deadpan comedy master 'Buster Keaton Masterpiece Collection' will be held on April 22.
| Seongchan Eol
A Moving Two-Shot: Meryl Streep & Anne Hathaway Arrive in Korea! At the Press Conference for “The Devil Wears Prada 2”

A Moving Two-Shot: Meryl Streep & Anne Hathaway Arrive in Korea! At the Press Conference for “The Devil Wears Prada 2”

“The second film had to come out right at this exact moment. ” Meryl Streep said it with determination—much like Miranda Priestly—yet with such elegance. You could say that’s true. A movie that was made before the iPhone even came out has returned to find us again after 20 years.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Rescuing Struggling Small and Mid-Sized Films in Crisis… “KT Studio Genie” and “CJ CGV” Form a Major Alliance to Support Them

Rescuing Struggling Small and Mid-Sized Films in Crisis… “KT Studio Genie” and “CJ CGV” Form a Major Alliance to Support Them

One-stop support from theatrical releases to OTT distribution… Discovering and supporting 4+ films annually to build a sustainable, mutually beneficial content ecosystem
“KT Studio Genie”·“CJ CGV” Sign a Strategic “Memorandum of Understanding ” to Reshape the Content Ecosystem“KT Studio Genie” and “CJ CGV” have joined forces in a major move to provide full support for the theatrical release of “small and mid-sized films” that struggle to secure large-scale releases.
| James choi
‘Commotion’ (Working Title) Byun Yo-han, Esom, Kim Jun-han, and Kim Jong-soo Confirmed for Casting and Production Begins Immediately!

‘Commotion’ (Working Title) Byun Yo-han, Esom, Kim Jun-han, and Kim Jong-soo Confirmed for Casting and Production Begins Immediately!

After the patriarch of the Ye-dong Gwon family dies—a clan that has passed down a dangerous illegal business for generations—an uncontrollable upheaval erupts over the disputed position of a new successor.
A new crime thriller being announced for the 2027 theater season, the film 〈Commotion〉 has confirmed the casting of Yo-han Byun, Esom, Jun-han Kim, and Jong-soo Kim, and is scheduled to kick off production in April.
| Joo Seong-cheol
[Film Festival Issue] The Unfamiliar Face of “Nation’s Actor” Ahn Sung-ki… Special Retrospective at the Jeonju International Film Festival

[Film Festival Issue] The Unfamiliar Face of “Nation’s Actor” Ahn Sung-ki… Special Retrospective at the Jeonju International Film Festival

A one-of-a-kind acting spectrum behind a familiar image. The 27th Jeonju International Film Festival presents a special retrospective featuring seven works by acclaimed actor Ahn Sung-ki
Jeonju International Film Festival to Present a Special Retrospective on “Ahn Sung-ki, Slightly Unfamiliar”The 27th Jeonju International Film Festival will hold a special retrospective examining Ahn Sung-ki, the nation’s actor, a symbol of Korean cinema.
| James choi
Film Critic Im Jae-cheol Passes Away… A Key Figure Who Led Film Production, Distribution, and Criticism

Film Critic Im Jae-cheol Passes Away… A Key Figure Who Led Film Production, Distribution, and Criticism

Operating the film company Emotion Pictures; launched Film Culture and founded Film Forum… Age 65
Film critic Im Jae-cheol, who helped cultivate the foundation for art films by bridging criticism and hands-on work in the Korean film industry, has died. According to his family and others on the 23rd, he collapsed about two months ago and had been receiving treatment, before passing away the...
| Yangsimoh