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What Are You Doing Here? Spot the Hidden Actors in 'Baram'

What Are You Doing Here? Spot the Hidden Actors in 'Baram'

The unofficial 10-million-admissions film 〈Baram〉 spawned the spin-off 〈Jjanggu〉, which opened on the 22nd. Actor Jung Woo has insisted that 〈Jjanggu〉 is not a sequel to 〈Baram〉, but since it’s based on the autobiographical story of the protagonist Jjanggu , 〈Jjanggu〉 inevitably recalls 〈Baram〉 in...
After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

〈A Man Living with the King〉's Yeongwol was followed by Yesan for 〈Salmokji〉. The film 〈Salmokji〉, which has already surpassed twice its break-even point, takes its motif from the 'Salmokji legend,' which is set at the Salmokji reservoir in Gwangsim-myeon, Yesan, Chungnam.
[Chua-Young’s Music Box] Music for the Purification Ritual of Wounded Youth: “Girls Band Cry”

[Chua-Young’s Music Box] Music for the Purification Ritual of Wounded Youth: “Girls Band Cry”

I get hooked on the music in the film. Music sometimes conveys intimate feelings a character can’t fully express through the visuals alone—or through the lines you hear. It can also serve as a window into the creator’s hidden intentions. For me, understanding film music was one way to connect with the movie. “Chua-Young’s Music Box” lets you listen more closely to the movie’s voice through music. (P.S. While listening to the music, I hope you’ll read the article.)
Following the first film, 〈Girls Band Cry: The Movie—Youth Rhapsody〉 (hereinafter 〈Youth Rhapsody〉), the sequel 〈Girls Band Cry: The Movie, Hey Our Future〉 was released in theaters on April 16. This theatrical release is a compilation film: while it faithfully follows the existing story, it adds...
'21st Century Princess Consort' — Yoo Su-bin and Lee Yeon, the Aides Who Are a Real Pleasure to Watch

'21st Century Princess Consort' — Yoo Su-bin and Lee Yeon, the Aides Who Are a Real Pleasure to Watch

It’s a real pleasure to watch. The drama 〈21st Century Princess Consort〉, which has been airing since April 10, is set in a Republic of Korea where a constitutional monarchy is in place, and it delights viewers by blending capitalist flavor with the traditional charm of the Joseon era.
Behold, this is Nintendo-style fan service… “Super Mario Galaxy” review (+ post-credits stinger)

Behold, this is Nintendo-style fan service… “Super Mario Galaxy” review (+ post-credits stinger)

Before it even landed in Korea, it was already sweeping the world. 〈Super Mario Galaxy〉, releasing on April 29, is ready to write another box-office hit record following the 2023 predecessor 〈The Super Mario Bros. 〉.
[Exclusive Interview] This Time, It’s a K-Dessert Variety Show! A Meet-Up With the Five Muses of “Bite me Sweet” ① Im Seong-gyun

[Exclusive Interview] This Time, It’s a K-Dessert Variety Show! A Meet-Up With the Five Muses of “Bite me Sweet” ① Im Seong-gyun

〈Bamis〉 is a K-dessert variety show where five famous female pastry chefs from across Southeast Asia and five rising Korean male celebrities form teams in pairs of two. They create creative desserts using K-style ingredients.
This time, it’s all about K-desserts. 〈Bite me Sweet〉(Bite Me Sweet, hereafter 〈Bamis〉) is a variety show where five famous female pastry chefs from across Southeast Asia and five rising Korean male celebrities team up in pairs of two to create creative desserts using K-style ingredients.
[Exclusive Interview] This Time, It’s a K-Dessert Variety Show! A Meet-Up with the Five Muses of ‘Bite Me Sweet’ ② Cha Ju-won

[Exclusive Interview] This Time, It’s a K-Dessert Variety Show! A Meet-Up with the Five Muses of ‘Bite Me Sweet’ ② Cha Ju-won

〈Bamis〉 is a variety competition where five popular Korean rising male celebrities and five top Asian pastry chefs team up in pairs to create brand-new K-style desserts.
“Momentum. ” Actor Cha Ju-won summed up his strengths in one word like this. Cha Ju-won, as he put it, was an actor whose charm—completely “filter-free”—stood out. Even after becoming a global star through 〈Zone of Love, Unrivaled〉, he kept a cool head and diagnosed where he stood.
[Exclusive Interview] This Time, It’s a K-Dessert Variety Show! A Meet-Up with the Five Muses of “Bite Me Sweet” ③ Seong Seung-ha

[Exclusive Interview] This Time, It’s a K-Dessert Variety Show! A Meet-Up with the Five Muses of “Bite Me Sweet” ③ Seong Seung-ha

〈Bamis〉 is a K-dessert variety show where five renowned pâtissiers and five Korean rising male celebrities team up as pairs, creating new K-desserts.
It looked as if Seong Seung-ha had been walking the path of an acting prodigy. Having gone through Gyeonggi-do High School’s drama and film department and then Sungkyunkwan University’s Department of Acting Arts, from the web drama 〈Short Script〉 to tvN 〈Player2: The War of the Savvy〉, and 〈That...
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.
Jeong Juri Director ‘Dora’ Invited to Directors’ Fortnight at the 79th Cannes Film Festival

Jeong Juri Director ‘Dora’ Invited to Directors’ Fortnight at the 79th Cannes Film Festival

Starring Sakura Ando and Kim Do-yeon, an original narrative inspired by Freud’s ‘Dora’ case study Directors’ Fortnight Committee Chair Julien Rege praises the film as “a bold and original exploration within the context of Korean cinema”
Director Jeong Juri’s third feature film ‘Dora ’ has been officially invited to the 79th Cannes International Film Festival under Directors’ Fortnight (Quinzaine des Cinéastes). With this, Jeong has achieved the rare feat of three consecutive Cannes appearances, with every feature film—from her...