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[Interview] Gong Hyo-jin on the laugh-and-cry power of 'Gyeongju Trip' (1)

[Interview] Gong Hyo-jin on the laugh-and-cry power of 'Gyeongju Trip' (1)

Gong Hyo-jin’s acting carries an unusually persuasive power. Even a premise in which a character sets out to punish a heinous criminal herself, and a genre blend that shuttles relentlessly between comedy and tears, feel entirely believable because of her.
Ahn Sung-ki films including 'Whale Hunting' to screen in Busan; why five master directors are reuniting

Ahn Sung-ki films including 'Whale Hunting' to screen in Busan; why five master directors are reuniting

Jointly organized with the Korean Film Archive for the festival's Oct. 6 opening, the program will feature five master directors, including Lee Jang-ho and Bae Chang-ho, and a commemorative book
The brilliant career of a beloved national actor returns to the screenThis year's 'Busan International Film Festival' is preparing a special showcase spotlighting the career of 'Ahn Sung-ki', a living legend of Korean cinema.
Ryu Seung-ryong, Kim Go-eun face Gary Oldman in Seoul Drama Awards showdown; 34 contenders shortlisted

Ryu Seung-ryong, Kim Go-eun face Gary Oldman in Seoul Drama Awards showdown; 34 contenders shortlisted

Thirty works and 34 individuals or teams advance from 352 entries across 46 countries, setting the stage for a global clash involving Korean productions including “Everyone Is Fighting Their Own Worthlessness.”
Seoul Drama Awards ceremony set for Oct. 8 at KBS Hall in Yeouido; four K-dramas advance from 352 entriesK-actors join Hollywood heavyweights in pursuit of global honorsRyu Seung-ryong and Kim Go-eun, two of South Korea’s leading actors, will face Hollywood star Gary Oldman in a fierce battle for...
Park Chan-wook’s ‘No Other Choice’ vs. Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’: Who will win at 35th Buil Film Awards on Oct. 7

Park Chan-wook’s ‘No Other Choice’ vs. Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’: Who will win at 35th Buil Film Awards on Oct. 7

Competition for the best actor and actress awards is fierce, with Lee Byung-hun, Yoo Hae-jin and Son Ye-jin among the contenders; ceremony set for Signiel Busan on Oct. 7
35th awards ceremony to be held at Signiel Busan in Haeundae; ‘A Man Who Lives With the King,’ which topped 10 million viewers, produces two best actor nomineesA head-to-head battle between two giants leading South Korea’s film industry is taking shape.
Vertical cinema ‘My Father’s Table’ unveils character stills of Jung Jin-young, Lee Jung-eun and Byun Yo-han!

Vertical cinema ‘My Father’s Table’ unveils character stills of Jung Jin-young, Lee Jung-eun and Byun Yo-han!

Before its Sept. 9 release, the film will screen Aug. 29 as an invited selection at the inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards, co-hosted by Cineplay and the Korean Film Archive.
The newly released character stills capture the contrasting expressions of Ha-eung, Soon-ae and Myung-bok as they sit around the same table. Ha-eung (Jung Jin-young), seated before the meal with his arms crossed and a deeply displeased expression, immediately reveals the nature of a father who has...
The Assassins set for Sept. 23 release, eyes Chuseok box office

The Assassins set for Sept. 23 release, eyes Chuseok box office

〈The Assassins〉 follows the investigation into the suspicions and forces behind the Aug. 15, 1974, shooting of South Korea’s first lady that shocked the nation.
〈The Assassins〉, which has drawn early attention for director Hur Jin-ho’s meticulous direction and the powerhouse performances of leading South Korean actors including Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il and Lee Min-ho, has announced a Sept. 23 release and is taking aim at theaters during the Chuseok holiday.
Canon Korea’s ‘Canon Cinema Camp 2026’ Trains 30 Emerging Filmmakers

Canon Korea’s ‘Canon Cinema Camp 2026’ Trains 30 Emerging Filmmakers

“You must water and give sunlight for flowers to bloom…” Canon Korea held ‘Canon Cinema Camp 2026’ from July 27 to July 31, bringing 30 aspiring filmmakers together for five days of lectures and on-set training.
[Photos] 'Tazza 4' star Byun Yo-han says he went

[Photos] 'Tazza 4' star Byun Yo-han says he went "all in, ready to die" as rapper Swings sheds 10 kilograms for menacing role

Series finale 'Song of Belzebub' opens Aug. 23, reimagining the 20-year franchise with an entirely separate universe
South Korea's signature crime-entertainment film franchise 'Tazza', which has drawn a cumulative 13 million moviegoers since its debut in 2006, is coming to an end. The final installment, 'Tazza: Song of Belzebub' (hereafter 'Tazza 4'), arrives in theaters on Aug.
Ma Dong-seok spotted in Netflix's 'Extraction 3,' set for action showdown with Chris Hemsworth

Ma Dong-seok spotted in Netflix's 'Extraction 3,' set for action showdown with Chris Hemsworth

He will act alongside Idris Elba and others while filming 'The Roundup 5,' due in theaters next year
Filming for 'The Roundup 5,' which began in May, will continue alongside the Netflix project as both Korea and the United States prepare for next year's theatrical releaseGlobal franchise expands with Hollywood's choice: an unmatched action iconMa Dong-seok, a symbol of Korean action cinema, is...
'This Damn Love' tops Netflix non-English shows with 7.5 million views despite Ha-young great-grandfather controversy

'This Damn Love' tops Netflix non-English shows with 7.5 million views despite Ha-young great-grandfather controversy

No. 1 in 26 countries and in the top 10 in 68, while Park Eun-bin's 'Chilly Romance' ranks No. 3 globally
Jung Hae-in and Ha-young's 'This Damn Love' tops global rankings with 7.5 million views despite pro-Japanese controversyEnters the top 10 in 68 countries in its second week; cast interviews canceled entirely amid controversy over a lead actor's family historyThe romantic comedy 'This Damn Love',...