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The 43rd Busan International Short Film Festival Opens on the 23rd; 6,000 Films from 124 Countries Expected

The 43rd Busan International Short Film Festival Opens on the 23rd; 6,000 Films from 124 Countries Expected

France was selected as the guest country to mark the 140th anniversary of Korea–France diplomatic relations… 60 selected competing entries from around the world screened
Where the eyes of 5,966 films from 124 countries worldwide are focused, the most prestigious short film festival in Korea, the “43rd Busan International Short Film Festival,” opens in Busan on the 23rd with an overwhelming scale. This year’s core theme is “Cinema & Lumière.
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.
“Korean Cinema Faces Collapse Crisis” Bong Joon-ho and 581 Others Urge Withdrawal of Holdback Bill

“Korean Cinema Faces Collapse Crisis” Bong Joon-ho and 581 Others Urge Withdrawal of Holdback Bill

A survival crisis amid Netflix pressure and conglomerate dominance. Calls for extraordinary measures such as introducing a screen cap and establishing a large-scale fund.
Facing the Collapse of the Korean Film Ecosystem, Urgent Appeals from Major Filmmakers A total of 581 leading figures in the Republic of Korea film industry, led by director Bong Joon-ho, strongly warned about 'the crisis in the Korean film industry' and urged 'extraordinary countermeasures' from...
[Interview] Lee Sung-jin and Charles Melton from “BEEF” Season 2② “I can say it’s the highlight of my career”

[Interview] Lee Sung-jin and Charles Melton from “BEEF” Season 2② “I can say it’s the highlight of my career”

※〈BEEF〉 Season 2 interview with Lee Sung-jin and Charles Melton continues from Part 1. ​The idea of casting actors Youn Yuh-jung and Song Kang-ho as a married couple was so fresh. It became even more of a buzz in Korea.
[Interview] Lee Sung-jin and Charles Melton of “BEEF” Season 2① “Season 2 continues the spirit of Season 1”

[Interview] Lee Sung-jin and Charles Melton of “BEEF” Season 2① “Season 2 continues the spirit of Season 1”

Ahead of the release of 〈BEEF〉 Season 2 on April 16, the show’s creator, director Lee Sung-jin, and lead actor Charles Melton shared remarks introducing the series to Korean viewers. In the video interview, which began warmly with the two exchanging Korean greetings, director Lee Sung-jin said that...
[Interview] “Who Is a Building for?” Director Im Pil-sung on “How to Become a Landlord in South Korea” ①

[Interview] “Who Is a Building for?” Director Im Pil-sung on “How to Become a Landlord in South Korea” ①

Last weekend it aired up to episode 8, and it has now passed the midpoint of the 12-episode run.
〈How to Become a Landlord in South Korea〉 is being watched with great interest. It aired through episode 8 over the weekend, and yet even after passing the halfway point of this 12-episode series, it’s still a drama that’s impossible to predict. It’s a drama that’s impossible to predict.
From Part 2 to the Oscars Stage: The Fun, Quip-Filled Back-and-Forth from the Stars of ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’

From Part 2 to the Oscars Stage: The Fun, Quip-Filled Back-and-Forth from the Stars of ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’

Like a film that revived the long-neglected narrative of “K-pop” and “K-culture”—lifting them back up to a global, top-tier standard—the stars of the animated feature 〈K-Pop Demon Hunters〉 faced reporters. 〈K-Pop Demon Hunters〉 is an animation about Lumi, Joy, and Mira from the K-pop group...
Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair Adds 12 More Minutes—What Changed in the 275-Minute “Whole Bloody Affair”?

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair Adds 12 More Minutes—What Changed in the 275-Minute “Whole Bloody Affair”?

Is this a re-release, or the original? A movie that confuses audiences—yet, oddly enough, even that confusion feels like something to welcome—has finally found its way to theaters. Released on April 1, 〈Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair〉 is a new version of the 〈Kill Bill〉 two-part saga originally...
[Photo&] The Stars of “K-Pop Demon Hunters” sweeping the Oscars visit Korea, press conference highlights

[Photo&] The Stars of “K-Pop Demon Hunters” sweeping the Oscars visit Korea, press conference highlights

The production team, including director Maggie Kang, concluded a successful press conference. They shared ambitions for the sequel to be even bigger in scale and to incorporate Korean elements such as trot.
Returning in triumph with an Oscar trophy, the stars of “K-Pop Demon Hunters” The leading stars of the Netflix animated film “K-Pop Demon Hunters” (hereinafter “K-Pop Demon Hunters”), which swept major U. S. awards and sparked a global sensation, returned to Korea in triumph.
[Culture&] BTS Members Answering Questions, Korea's 'Arirang'... The Sincerity Captured in the Title Track 'Swim'

[Culture&] BTS Members Answering Questions, Korea's 'Arirang'... The Sincerity Captured in the Title Track 'Swim'

Starting with an idea from Jungkook, the logo reflects Korea's spirit in the lyrics. The title track 'Swim' embodies the identity of the seven members for the ultimate BTS comeback!
Global top artist 'BTS' is making their return to the music scene with the surprise release of their 5th studio album 'Arirang' on the 20th. This new album has gained 'immense attention' in the global music market by adopting a representative folk song of Korea as its title.