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Is That a Goomba? Game-Based Films That Successfully Reinvented Themselves from Bywords for Flops

Is That a Goomba? Game-Based Films That Successfully Reinvented Themselves from Bywords for Flops

It feels like a lifetime has passed. Gone are the days when "video game adaptations" fought over 0.5 or 1-star ratings; now we live in an era where they can reliably deliver a decent average. Even Mario once went through a period when it was the epitome of a "worst movie," a reputation even fans...
Baeksang Arts Awards 62nd: Naver Popularity Award Vote Kicks Off on the 24th…79 Male and Female Nominees Go Head-to-Head

Baeksang Arts Awards 62nd: Naver Popularity Award Vote Kicks Off on the 24th…79 Male and Female Nominees Go Head-to-Head

Starting today (the 24th) at noon and running for 12 days through just before midnight on May 5 via Naver A total of 79 male and female nominees in the Broadcasting, Film, Theater, and Musical categories…1 free vote per account per day for each gender category The main ceremony will be held on May 8 at the Coex D Hall…Shin Dong-yup, Suzy, and Park Bo-gum will host, and JTBC will broadcast it live
The Naver Popularity Award vote for “Baeksang Arts Awards 62nd with Gucci,” the only comprehensive arts awards show in Korea, will begin in full on the 24th.With the Popularity Award vote now underway, on April 24 Baeksang Arts Awards’ secretariat announced that it will hold the Naver Popularity...
From Establishing a Publishing Company to Private Invitations… “Minister’s Commendation” for Park Jung-min, Whose Quiet Good Deeds Shone with Sincerity

From Establishing a Publishing Company to Private Invitations… “Minister’s Commendation” for Park Jung-min, Whose Quiet Good Deeds Shone with Sincerity

Recognized for contributions to improving cultural access rights and promoting welfare for people with visual impairments, earning the honor of a Minister’s Commendation With a heart for his father, he founded the publishing company “Mu-je” to produce audiobooks and donated 100% of all proceeds A model of thoughtful consideration, including privately inviting people to movies and musicals at his own expense and preparing materials in braille in advance
Actor Park Jung-min received a Minister’s Commendation from the Ministry of Health and Welfare for his contributions to improving cultural access rights for people with disabilities and promoting their welfare on the occasion of the 46th Day for Persons with Disabilities.
“Smartwatch Triggered” Horror “SalmoKja”… Draws Teen Crowds, Ranks No. 1 Again for a Second Week

“Smartwatch Triggered” Horror “SalmoKja”… Draws Teen Crowds, Ranks No. 1 Again for a Second Week

Poised for a long theatrical run thanks to immersive teen viewing culture and the craze for visiting the real filming location
“Salmokja,” No. 1 at the Box Office for 12 Straight Days… Surpasses 1. 46 Million AdmissionsDirector Lee Sang-Min’s new horror film “Salmokja” has maintained the No. 1 spot for 12 consecutive days since its release, delivering overwhelming box-office dominance.

"Breeze" Spin-Off Film "Jjangu" Opens April 22... Director Jang Hang-jun, the 10-Million Viewer Director, Joins for Mega Talk

A story of Jjangu’s dream of becoming an actor—starring Jung Woo—opens April 22 with director Jang Hang-jun as a special guest for the Mega Talk Starting with the 25th and 26th, then also May 1st and 2nd, they’ll visit theaters across weekends for a nonstop series of live stages, communicating directly with audiences All main cast members gather, including Jung Woo, Sin Seung-ho, Jeong Soo-jung, and Hyun Bong-sik... For the detailed schedule, check the distributor’s official SNS, etc.
The film 〈Jjangu〉 is a work that tells the untold story of the past cult hit movie 〈Breeze〉, portraying the drama of 〈Jjangu〉 as he faces endless auditions, confronts difficulties, and keeps moving forward. Ahead of its April 22 release, 〈Jjangu〉 unveiled a variety of GV schedules to be held after...
President Lee Jae-myung Watches “My Name Is” and Calls for Abolishing the Statute of Limitations on State Violence…

President Lee Jae-myung Watches “My Name Is” and Calls for Abolishing the Statute of Limitations on State Violence…

President Lee Jae-myung urges a serious push to abolish the statute of limitations for crimes of state violence that violate human rights, and to uncover responsibility permanently, as he watches “My Name Is,” which addresses Jeju 4·3.
President Lee Jae-myung watches the film “My Name Is” about Jeju 4·3—and calls for abolishing the statute of limitations on state violence that violates human rightsPresident Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung sit with 165 citizens—sharing the message beyond the usual distance of...
China’s Beijing Film Festival drastically cuts back Korean films… Why the cancellation?

China’s Beijing Film Festival drastically cuts back Korean films… Why the cancellation?

A planned screening of the anticipated title “The World’s Owner” was abruptly canceled… only one “Classic” invited, raising concerns about selective access
A tightly shut gate, “Beijing International Film Festival” and the removed “Korean Film”While “Beijing International Film Festival”, China’s biggest film festival, kicked off with pomp, “Korean Film” had far too few slots.
Angels, Witches, Vampires: Two or Three Things You Might Want to Know About Tilda Swinton’s “Orlando” Re-Release ①

Angels, Witches, Vampires: Two or Three Things You Might Want to Know About Tilda Swinton’s “Orlando” Re-Release ①

〈Orlando〉 In 〈Orlando〉, a queen falls for the handsome noble boy Orlando (Tilda Swinton) and issues an order: “Don’t ever grow old, and don’t ever die.”
Tilda Swinton is an actress who seems like she just stepped out of a Renaissance painting. Usually, people describe actors with the phrase “untouchable,” but if I’m allowed to use that expression for only one person, I’d want it to be her.
Screen-to-Stage: Yeon Sang-ho’s “Gunche” Is Born as an Immersive Theater Experience Launching in May

Screen-to-Stage: Yeon Sang-ho’s “Gunche” Is Born as an Immersive Theater Experience Launching in May

Experience an evolving zombie outbreak firsthand in the theater Launching in May: an audience-participation immersive show, “Inside the Play,” built on the legendary sellout run
Horror that tears through the screen—“Gunche,” Yeon Sang-ho’s creationOfficially invited to the 79th Cannes Film Festival’s Midnight Screening section and spotlighted around the world, director “Yeon Sang-ho”’s new work “Gunche” breaks free from the spatial limits of a traditional theater and...
“The Man Who Lives With the King” Merch Boom… Park Ji-hoon Photocard Listed for 450,000 won, and the Used-Market “King and Man” Boom Spreads

“The Man Who Lives With the King” Merch Boom… Park Ji-hoon Photocard Listed for 450,000 won, and the Used-Market “King and Man” Boom Spreads

Search volume on Bunjang explodes 2,800-fold. From original tickets to Danjong history books—an unexpected used-market turnaround craze
A phenomenon around “The Man Who Lives With the King” that dominates used platforms beyond movie theatersThe box-office surge of the film “The Man Who Lives With the King” is striking not only movie theaters but also used-trading platforms, forming an unusual cultural-consumption craze.