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Na Hong-jin’s New Film, “HOPE,” Selected for Competition at the 79th Cannes Film Festival—A Major Feat for Korean Cinema After 4 Years

Na Hong-jin’s New Film, “HOPE,” Selected for Competition at the 79th Cannes Film Festival—A Major Feat for Korean Cinema After 4 Years

Director Na Hong-jin’s global project boasts an all-star cast including Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jeong Ho-yeon, Alicia Vikander, and others Alongside world-renowned filmmakers such as Hirokazu Kore-eda and Ryusuke Hamaguchi, the film also earns a nomination in the Cannes competition section At the 79th Cannes International Film Festival, with director Park Chan-wook serving as jury president, Yeon Sang-ho’s “Gunche” is also invited—raising anticipation
The film 〈HOPE〉 has succeeded in securing a place in the Cannes Film Festival’s competition section.Director Na Hong-jin’s new film, 〈HOPE〉, is a highly anticipated project that draws attention as an international production featuring Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jeong Ho-yeon, Alicia Vikander,...
‘Hope’ by Na Hong-jin Enters Cannes Competition…Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Colony’ and Jun Ji-hyun’s Return Film Invited to the Non-Competition Midnight Screening

‘Hope’ by Na Hong-jin Enters Cannes Competition…Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Colony’ and Jun Ji-hyun’s Return Film Invited to the Non-Competition Midnight Screening

Korean Films Set Sights on the Palme d’Or for the First Time in Four Years…Park Chan-wook First to Serve as Jury Chair, and Jun Ji-hyun’s Return Project Added to the Good News
A Glorious Comeback for Korean Cinema, Taking Over the 79th ‘Cannes Film Festival’Korea’s film industry sent a triumphant signal at the 79th ‘Cannes Film Festival’, marking a spectacular return. It erased last year’s painful slump—when not a single invited title made it—in the ‘Competition...
“Kang the Conqueror” Jonathan Majors Injured in a Fall Accident While Filming His Comeback Project… Additional Fallout as Crew Begins an On-Site Strike

“Kang the Conqueror” Jonathan Majors Injured in a Fall Accident While Filming His Comeback Project… Additional Fallout as Crew Begins an On-Site Strike

He was set to return with a new project after putting past controversy behind him, but during filming, he fell when a second-floor window came loose—along with a fellow actor, he was rushed to the hospital. There’s no threat to his life, but he is receiving treatment for fractures and lacerations… Outrage over the safety incident erupts, and on-site staff begin a strike. The production company, Daily Wire, reportedly treats the strike as a contract violation and warns of a tough response—meaning his comeback is likely to be delayed yet again.
Jonathan Majors was injured in a fall accident while filming his comeback project.〈Creed 3〉, Jonathan Majors—who rose to popularity thanks to Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “The Conqueror Kang”—had already been in a de facto acting hiatus since around March 2023, following an incident in which he...
[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...
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.
“Watch a Movie for 10,000 Won”… CGV and Megabox Expand Discounts to Twice a Month

“Watch a Movie for 10,000 Won”… CGV and Megabox Expand Discounts to Twice a Month

“Culture Day” — Starting in May, watch a movie for 10,000 won on the second and last Wednesday of every month in the evening. Major cinemas and cultural organizations nationwide join in.
‘Movie Theater Discount’ Completely overhauled twice a month… ‘Culture Day’ evolvesThe three major South Korean multiplex operators, following the expanded rollout of ‘Culture Day’, will completely revamp the ‘Movie Theater Discount’ benefits so they can be used twice a month.
Jang Hang-jun of a 15 Million-Viewer Hit “The King and the Man Who Lives with Him” Visits Jecheon for a Special Reason

Jang Hang-jun of a 15 Million-Viewer Hit “The King and the Man Who Lives with Him” Visits Jecheon for a Special Reason

“The King and the Man Who Lives with Him” Director Jang Hang-jun Attends Jecheon Citizens’ Day and Shares Behind-the-Scenes Stories
“15 Million” Box-Office Legend “Jang Hang-jun”, Setting Jecheon AblazeDirector “Jang Hang-jun”, who helmed the blockbuster “The King and the Man Who Lives with Him”, a film that set an overwhelming box-office record with a cumulative audience of “15 million people”, has appeared in Jecheon, North...
So, How Scary Is It? “Salmokji” — Seen in Advance at a Press Screening

So, How Scary Is It? “Salmokji” — Seen in Advance at a Press Screening

After a long while, a horror film that still has bite has arrived. If, while watching a horror movie, you find yourself thinking, “Ugh, come on,” then that’s basically the end of it. If the emptiness at the finish of something eerie arrives and the fear doesn’t quite live up to expectations, all...
Hungarian Filmmaking Master Béla Tarr Passes Away… Leaving Behind the Aesthetics of Slowness

Hungarian Filmmaking Master Béla Tarr Passes Away… Leaving Behind the Aesthetics of Slowness

Master of Long Takes and Black-and-White Imagery Passes Away at 70... Leaving Milestones in Modern Film History such as 'Sátántangó'
The legendary Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr passed away on the 6th at the age of 70. The Hungarian Film Association announced his death through an official statement saying, "He passed away in the early morning after suffering from a serious chronic illness," expressing deep condolences from the...
From ‘Wakanda’ to ‘Sinners’… Autumn Durald Arkapaw, First Woman of Color to Win Oscar for Cinematography

From ‘Wakanda’ to ‘Sinners’… Autumn Durald Arkapaw, First Woman of Color to Win Oscar for Cinematography

Rewriting the 98-year history of the Academy with the film ‘Sinners’… A record as the first woman of color Following ‘Black Panther’, a fantastic collaboration with Ryan Coogler… Achieving this honor over masters like Darius Khondji "I stand here thanks to you all"… A touching speech that lifted all women in the award ceremony
A historic moment was born as a woman finally lifted the trophy in the cinematography category, considered one of the most solid barriers at the Academy Awards. On March 15 , at the 98th Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, USA, Autumn Durald Arkapaw, the cinematographer of the...