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After BTS’s Gwanghwamun Performance, Gyeongbokgung Welcomes 50,000 Visitors…A K-Traditional Culture Windfall

After BTS’s Gwanghwamun Performance, Gyeongbokgung Welcomes 50,000 Visitors…A K-Traditional Culture Windfall

After BTS’s Gwanghwamun performance, visitor numbers more than doubled… The Cultural Heritage Administration pushes to make palaces and royal tombs globally iconic destinations
BTS to Set Gwanghwamun Ablaze… A “BTS Special” ExplosionThe comeback concert by the group “BTS”, which lit up the Gwanghwamun area in Seoul, sparked a surge of interest in K-traditional culture. Immediately after the show, visitors to Gyeongbokgung Palace jumped to more than double the usual...
| James choi
Jeonju International Film Festival Announces 10 Films in the International Competition Section…Carefully Selected from Submissions by 70 Countries Worldwide

Jeonju International Film Festival Announces 10 Films in the International Competition Section…Carefully Selected from Submissions by 70 Countries Worldwide

An international competition section featuring Asia premieres by emerging directors who have directed fewer than three feature films A lineup ranging from “If I Go, Will You Miss Me?”—which drew attention at Sundance—to Turkey’s “Stone and Feather,” and more The film festival will be held for 10 days in the Jeonju Film Street area from Wednesday, April 29, to Friday, May 8.
Ahead of the opening, the Jeonju International Film Festival unveiled this year’s International Competition lineup. Now in its 27th edition, the Jeonju International Film Festival announced 10 films selected for the International Competition on April 3.
| Seongchan Eol
Yeom Hye-ran and Shin Woo-bin 'My Name Is' Accelerates Global Momentum with Invitation to the Competition Section of the Udine Far East Film Festival

Yeom Hye-ran and Shin Woo-bin 'My Name Is' Accelerates Global Momentum with Invitation to the Competition Section of the Udine Far East Film Festival

Director Jeong Ji-young’s new film, about a mother who lost her childhood memories and her son, invited to the competition section of the 28th Udine Far East Film Festival After making its first appearance at the Berlin International Film Festival, it’s set to build global momentum and connect with audiences worldwide in Udine, northern Italy Ahead of its official domestic release on April 15, it once again underscores the global film industry’s keen interest in K-movies
〈My Name Is〉 is headed to the Udine Far East Film Festival.The film 〈My Name Is〉 said on April 3 that it has been invited to the competition section of the 28th Udine Far East Film Festival. 〈My Name Is〉 tells the story of Jeong-soon (Yeom Hye-ran), a mother who lost her childhood memories, and her...
| Seongchan Eol
John Travolta’s Directorial Debut Invited to Cannes: A Glamorous Return

John Travolta’s Directorial Debut Invited to Cannes: A Glamorous Return

After decades as a global star, John Travolta returns to Cannes in style with his first time directing—driven by his lifelong passion for flying
“Pulp Fiction” Legend “John Travolta” Returns to the Croisette as a DirectorHollywood’s timeless icon “John Travolta” makes a dazzling return to the Cannes Film Festival with his directorial debut, “Propeller One-Way Night Coach”, fueled by his long-held passion for flight.
| James choi
[Photo&] Samcheok Haerang Film Festival Opens in September…‘Picnic Cinema’ Set Against the Sea

[Photo&] Samcheok Haerang Film Festival Opens in September…‘Picnic Cinema’ Set Against the Sea

Held for two days starting September 4 in the Samcheok area. Newly established categories include a short film competition and a newly added AI film division, alongside a citizen-participation festival
‘3rd Samcheok Haerang Film Festival’, Opens on September 4…‘Blue Sea Myths and History’ Turns the Beach Into a Living ThemeFrom September 4 to 5, for two days, ‘2026 3rd Samcheok Haerang Film Festival’—a leading maritime cultural festival of the Republic of Korea—will kick off in a big way at major...
| James choi
[Photo&] Film Honored with Standing Ovation at the Berlin Film Festival, 'My Name Is'—Press Screening and News Conference 'On Site'

[Photo&] Film Honored with Standing Ovation at the Berlin Film Festival, 'My Name Is'—Press Screening and News Conference 'On Site'

A film completed through crowdfunding by 10,000 citizens. A powerful mise-en-scène that brings back forgotten scars. Director Ji-young Chung and actor Hye-ran Yeom summon the pain of Jeju 4·3—now forgotten—onto the screen.
Facing the Truth of the Times, 'My Name Is' Press Screening ConcludesThe press screening of 'My Name Is', held on the 2nd at CGV Yongsan iPark Mall, was a place that proved the weighty truths of modern Korean history.
| James choi
Yum Hye-ran Sings Requiem Track “Friend”… Music Video for “My Name Is” Released

Yum Hye-ran Sings Requiem Track “Friend”… Music Video for “My Name Is” Released

New work by Director Jeong Ji-young, a teaser for a 5-minute ending credit featuring 10,000 citizen supporters… In theaters April 15
This spring, Director Jeong Ji-young’s new film, 〈My Name Is〉, is set to deliver a heavy, resonant impact at theaters. The film has released the music video for “Friend,” featuring lead actress Yum Hye-ran’s voice.
| Chua-young
[Film Festival Issue] The Opening Film of the 79th Cannes Film Festival: Pierre Salvadori’s “La Venus Électrique” Selected

[Film Festival Issue] The Opening Film of the 79th Cannes Film Festival: Pierre Salvadori’s “La Venus Électrique” Selected

A romantic comedy set in Paris in 1928. One of the most talked-about titles for the 79th Cannes Film Festival, bringing together director Pierre Salvadori and France’s top stars.
“The 79th Cannes Film Festival” opens with “Pierre Salvadori”’s “La Venus Électrique”On May 12, 2026, French cinema master “Pierre Salvadori”’s latest work, “La Venus Électrique”, has been officially and sensationally selected as the opening film of the “79th Cannes Film Festival”, drawing intense...
| James choi
[Film Festival Issue] JIMFF Breaks Down the Barrier for Music Films: Focus on Jang Hang-Jun, Chair of the Executive Committee of the 22nd Jecheon International Music Film Festival

[Film Festival Issue] JIMFF Breaks Down the Barrier for Music Films: Focus on Jang Hang-Jun, Chair of the Executive Committee of the 22nd Jecheon International Music Film Festival

Call for submissions for the 22nd Jecheon International Music Film Festival runs until the 30th. With no restrictions on music-themed material, the newly created International Competition section draws keen attention from filmmakers around the world
Jang Hang-Jun to Host the 22nd Jecheon International Music Film Festival, Declares an Expansion of Its Scope... Launches a Call for Submissions for Feature and Short Films“Jang Hang-Jun”, the Executive Committee Chair leading the charge, has kick-started the call for submissions for feature-length...
| James choi
[Film Festival Update] 1,444 Record Submissions for the 2026 Chuncheon Film Festival, Opening June 25

[Film Festival Update] 1,444 Record Submissions for the 2026 Chuncheon Film Festival, Opening June 25

A wide range of genres—including documentaries and experimental films—are submitted in large numbers, quickly establishing the festival as a major platform for the independent film scene. The works selected for the main competition will be announced on the 30th.
A record-high number of submissions—1,444 titles—spotlighting the festival as a core hub for independent films, “2026 Chuncheon Film Festival”From June 25 to 28, “2026 Chuncheon Film Festival” will kick off in and around Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, with a grand opening.
| James choi