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Na Hong-jin’s New Film “Hope” Sets a Record as Top Korean Movie Sells in More Than 200 Countries Before Release

Na Hong-jin’s New Film “Hope” Sets a Record as Top Korean Movie Sells in More Than 200 Countries Before Release

The Cannes Film Festival competition lineup continues as the film scores a pre-sales bonanza across more than 200 countries and regions worldwide Big-name global distributors including Neon and Focus Features are heavily involved, with early signs the film could recoup about half of its net production budget through pre-sales An ultra-luxe global cast led by Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jeong Ho-yeon, and Michael Fassbender, with a theatrical release arriving in July
〈Hope〉 was setting new records even before its release. 〈Hope〉 is the latest work by director Na Hong-jin, who previously directed 〈The Chaser〉, 〈Hwanghae〉, and 〈哭聲〉, and it was invited to the competition section at last year's Cannes International Film Festival.
Hwang Jung-min Stars in New Film “Hope” as Filming Location in Haenam Is Built Into an 1980s-Themed Street

Hwang Jung-min Stars in New Film “Hope” as Filming Location in Haenam Is Built Into an 1980s-Themed Street

Director Na Hong-jin’s new film “Hope,” set mainly in Namchang-ri, Haenam, brings an unusual tourist spot to life with a recreated 1980s backdrop and props from the movie
At the Cannes Film Festival, director Na Hong-jin’s new film “Hope”—the filming site in Namchang-ri, Bukpyeong-myeon, Haenam County, South Jeolla Province—is set to get an eye-catching cultural street.On the 27th, Haenam County said the county has begun in earnest a project to create a themed...
200-plus Countries Pre-Sales “Hope” Behind-the-Scenes Stills Unveiled From Cannes

200-plus Countries Pre-Sales “Hope” Behind-the-Scenes Stills Unveiled From Cannes

In the competition section at the Cannes Film Festival, 〈​Hope​〉—a Korean film making its first foray in four years—will meet audiences in theaters this summer.
The behind-the-scenes stills unveiled this time capture the special ensemble of the stars of 〈​Hope​〉—Director Na Hong-jin, along with Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Taylor Russell—who took part in the Cannes Film Festival.
Hong Seok-cheon, Yoo Jeong-su, Park Chang-jin and Other Figures Take the Stage as ‘6th Pride Gala’ Wraps Up!

Hong Seok-cheon, Yoo Jeong-su, Park Chang-jin and Other Figures Take the Stage as ‘6th Pride Gala’ Wraps Up!

An event held to mark ‘IDAHO (International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia),’ the day against international anti-LGBTQ hate.
The 6th Pride Gala, hosted by the nonprofit Singnaneun Center (Chairman Kim Jo-gwang-soo), was held with great success on May 22 at the Grand Ballroom of the FKI Hall in Yeouido, Seoul. At this event, held in commemoration of ‘IDAHO (International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia),’...
[Photo &] Christian Mungiu wins his second Palme d’Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival with “Fjord,” while Na Hong-jin’s “Hope” misses out

[Photo &] Christian Mungiu wins his second Palme d’Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival with “Fjord,” while Na Hong-jin’s “Hope” misses out

A dazzling 12-day journey, the artistic questions Cannes left behind
A Master Returns, Reaching the Peak of CannesThe eyes of cinephiles around the world were on the 79th Cannes Film Festival, and its top honor, “Palme d’Or,” went to Romanian master “Christian Mungiu.” The winning film, “Fjord,” is a sharp examination of modern society’s extremism through the...
[News from Cannes] George Clooney to Co-Star With Netflix… Kim Ki-yoon, a French-Attorney-turned-Actor, Chases His Dream

[News from Cannes] George Clooney to Co-Star With Netflix… Kim Ki-yoon, a French-Attorney-turned-Actor, Chases His Dream

A Korean-French actor, Kim Ki-yoon, entered Cannes with Netflix’s “Surviving as a Celebrity Manager.” From an elite lawyer to a former… and his fan devotion to director Bong Joon-ho
From an elite lawyer to Cannes’ red carpet: Korean-French actor ‘Kim Ki-yoon’’s bold career moveA lawyer at a major law firm, who had taken the country’s top elite track in France, has made his way—confidently—into the 79th ‘Cannes International Film Festival’, a global celebration for filmmakers.
‘Hope’ Official Photo Call & Press Conference at the 79th Cannes Film Festival Held in Great Success

‘Hope’ Official Photo Call & Press Conference at the 79th Cannes Film Festival Held in Great Success

Director Na Hong-jin “〈Hope〉 is a story about just how far the problems in our world can grow”
The official photo call and press conference for 〈Hope〉, the film that was first unveiled to the world through its world premiere on the 17th, took place the following day, Monday, May 18. Ahead of the press conference, director Na Hong-jin, Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Michael...
Director Award: Park Chan-wook (Film) and Kang Yoon-sung (Series), The 24th Directors Cut Awards Conclude in Grand Style!

Director Award: Park Chan-wook (Film) and Kang Yoon-sung (Series), The 24th Directors Cut Awards Conclude in Grand Style!

Male Actor Award went to Yoo Hae-jin (Film) and Hyun Bin (Series), and the Female Actor Award went to Seo Soo-bin (Film) and Im Soo-jung (Series).
‘The 24th Directors Cut Awards,’ which Korean film directors select and present themselves, was held in grand style at Edeuls on May 19 at 6:00 p. m. , hosted by directors Jang Hang-jun, Bong Man-dae, and Kim Cho-hee.
“A Movie That Completely Blows the Audience’s Minds” — Global Praise Pouring In After the First Look at ‘HOPE’!

“A Movie That Completely Blows the Audience’s Minds” — Global Praise Pouring In After the First Look at ‘HOPE’!

A tiger sighting is reported at Ho-po Port, located in the Demilitarized Zone, and with the entire village thrown into an emergency, an unbelievable reality unfolds.
Since the world premiere at the Grand Théâtre Lumière on May 17, praise from major media outlets around the world has been pouring in for the film 〈HOPE〉. In particular, attention from overseas media is focused on the pulse-pounding action sequences, completed through the actors’ hard work in...
Netflix’s “Wonderfuls” Tops Korea’s Series List, Ranks #6 Among Global Non-English Shows in Its First Week of Release!

Netflix’s “Wonderfuls” Tops Korea’s Series List, Ranks #6 Among Global Non-English Shows in Its First Week of Release!

A bunch of neighborhood goofballs who just happen to develop superpowers band together to fight off villains that threaten peace, going all out to protect the world.
In the late days of 1999, this Netflix series, 〈Wonderfuls〉​, is a superpower comedy adventure in which neighborhood nobodies who accidentally gain abilities fight back to protect the world from villains that endanger peace. Since it was released on Friday, May 15, it recorded 2.