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Cannes Film Festival's First Student Section 1st Prize Winner Director Heo Ga-young's Film 'First Summer' to Release in August at Megabox

Cannes Film Festival's First Student Section 1st Prize Winner Director Heo Ga-young's Film 'First Summer' to Release in August at Megabox

This year, Heo Ga-young, who won the first prize in the student section at the Cannes International Film Festival, will present her short film 〈First Summer〉 in domestic theaters next month.The Korean Film Council announced that Heo Ga-young's short film 〈First Summer〉 will be released exclusively...
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[Interview] "A Coming-of-Age Film Grown from Cruelty" 〈When Summer Passes〉 Director Jang Byeong-ki

Cineplay Lee Hwa-jeong Guest ReporterIf you are an adult and still fascinated by coming-of-age films, is a film that embodies exactly those elements. Leaving Seoul to benefit from the special admission program for rural areas, 13-year-old Gi-jun (Lee Jae-jun) arrives in a small provincial town...

"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.
CJ CGV Announces the Release of Two Musicals Selected for the 'Creative Arts Production of the Year' Through the 'Arco Live' Project

CJ CGV Announces the Release of Two Musicals Selected for the 'Creative Arts Production of the Year' Through the 'Arco Live' Project

CJ CGV announced on the 3rd the 'Arco Live' project, which will screen two musicals selected for the 'Creative Arts Production of the Year' organized by the Korea Arts Council.Arco Live is a project that transforms outstanding performing arts content into video for theater viewing, and the Arts...
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"" Starts Off at Number One at the Box Office on Opening Weekend

The movie "" starring Brad Pitt has taken the number one spot at the box office on its opening weekend, making a strong debut. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the film attracted over 347,000 viewers from the 27th to the 29th, achieving a revenue share of 37. 8% and reaching the top.

"War Named Election 〈Running Mate〉 and Other New OTT Releases for the Week of June 3, 2025 (6/18~6/25)"

The new OTT releases for the third week of June feature the fierce election war among high school students, which is more intense than college entrance exams, and the double life of a K-pop star turned exorcist. Don’t miss the chance to watch the hit movie from theaters at home.

"[2024 JIFF] The Festival Has Begun. Enjoy the 25th Jeonju International Film Festival Movies and Events for Free!"

This year, following the complete cut of the government's budget for regional film culture revitalization, the budget for film festival support from the Korean Film Council has decreased by about 54% compared to last year, deepening the concerns of the local film industry.