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Is Something Lurking in the Infinite Maze of A24's Horror Film 'Backroom'?

Is Something Lurking in the Infinite Maze of A24's Horror Film 'Backroom'?

The creepypasta known as "Backroom"—an online urban legend that has already spawned countless fan creations and become a cultural phenomenon—has finally been made into a film. Director Kane Parsons drew inspiration from a single image and its original text posted on the U. S.
Gu Gyo-hwan: 'If I were wearing the emotion watch from 〈Everyone Is Fighting Their Own Worthlessness〉 now, I'd be green all over — down to my veins'

Gu Gyo-hwan: 'If I were wearing the emotion watch from 〈Everyone Is Fighting Their Own Worthlessness〉 now, I'd be green all over — down to my veins'

※This interview with Gu Gyo-hwan continues from Part 1. From films to TV dramas, every project Gu Gyo-hwan has appeared in is doing well. Can we call this the 'Gu Gyo-hwan era'. Calling it the 'Gu Gyo-hwan era' is a bit much. When I walk down the street, people sometimes call out, "Dong-man.
[Interview] Yeon Sang-ho on 〈Colony〉: ‘I Drew Inspiration From the Extreme Game Mechanics of Escape Rooms and the Operating Principles of AI’

[Interview] Yeon Sang-ho on 〈Colony〉: ‘I Drew Inspiration From the Extreme Game Mechanics of Escape Rooms and the Operating Principles of AI’

Yeon Sang-ho has done it again. Released on May 22, 〈Colony〉 passed 2 million viewers in its opening week. The overseas response has been as strong as the domestic reaction: advance international sales have already generated significant revenue, and in Malaysia the film ranked third among all...
Interview: Park Ji-hyun Takes on Comedy in 〈Wild Thing〉 (Part 2)

Interview: Park Ji-hyun Takes on Comedy in 〈Wild Thing〉 (Part 2)

※〈Wild Thing〉 actor Park Ji-hyun interview continues from Part 1. Domi gives up performing and becomes a chaebol daughter-in-law, living an upper-class life. Even so, why does she return to the stage. I think Domi is an honest, very down-to-earth person. Her main goals are probably money and fame.
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),’...
Paramount Unveils “Bong” Shaped Popcorn Tins for “Scary Movie 6,” Raising the Bar for Wild Merch That’s Got Theaters and Fans Reacting

Paramount Unveils “Bong” Shaped Popcorn Tins for “Scary Movie 6,” Raising the Bar for Wild Merch That’s Got Theaters and Fans Reacting

A daring design in the form of a glass water-pipe made for smoking… “A popcorn tin the theaters can’t handle” After noise-marketing rumors are swept aside, director Michael Tiddes personally signs off: “This is real!” North America release set for June 5… Wayan brothers, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall return as the franchise’s original lineup after 26 years
View this post on Instagram Shared post by Kode Abdo (@bosslogic) Ahead of its release, the legendary parody comedy franchise “Scary Movie 6” has unveiled game-changing merchandise that’s set to flip the theater scene on its head, sparking explosive reactions both online and offline.
[Interview] Kang Dong-won on 'Wild Sing,' the Most Radical Challenge of His Career ①

[Interview] Kang Dong-won on 'Wild Sing,' the Most Radical Challenge of His Career ①

“One hour step practice, one hour technique practice, one hour choreography practice, then technique practice again — I practiced four hours a day”
Kang Dong-won let himself go without reservation. He said he wasn’t working extra hard just this time. He explained that he’s always approached each project with the mindset that you can’t afford to strike out; if you strike once, you must make it to base the next time — and that attitude has...
[Chu Ah-young's Music Box] Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' and 'Heal the World' That Tried to Turn Dreams into Reality

[Chu Ah-young's Music Box] Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' and 'Heal the World' That Tried to Turn Dreams into Reality

I am captivated by music in films. Music sometimes reveals a character's intimate emotions that visible images and spoken lines alone cannot convey. It can become a window into the creator's hidden intentions. For me, understanding film music was one way of reaching a movie. 'Chu Ah-young's Music Box' listens to a film's voice up close by way of its music. (P.S. I hope you listen to the music while reading.)
Michael Jackson is an artist who left one of the most powerful marks in the history of pop music. Having taken the stage as a member of the Jackson 5 before he turned ten, he later set a Guinness World Record for the best-selling album of all time with his solo album 'Thriller' and earned the title...
[Photo&] Byeon Woo-seok and singer Debut Kim Nam-gil… Trendsetting actors who grab the mic

[Photo&] Byeon Woo-seok and singer Debut Kim Nam-gil… Trendsetting actors who grab the mic

From leading roles to OST vocal performances—down to official music releases. A dazzling look at multi-talented entertainers who drive both box-office momentum and image makeovers at the same time
In the wider world of pop culture, "hexagon talent"—with outstanding abilities across multiple fields—has emerged as a core force in the industry. Going beyond acting as their main job, these actors’ bold moves to expand into music are taking over both the big screen and the TV screen.
'Wild Thing' Kang Dong-won: 'My goal was to make it funny by being extremely good'

'Wild Thing' Kang Dong-won: 'My goal was to make it funny by being extremely good'

〈Wild Thing〉 in which he gives a standout performance as 'Hyun-woo,' the leader and dance machine of 'Triangle'
Actor Kang Dong-won spoke about the intense preparation process for his role as a 'dance machine'.Leading actor Kang Dong-won of the film 〈Wild Thing〉, which opens on June 3, met with Cineplay on the afternoon of the 19th at a location in Jongno-gu, Seoul, and shared everything from how he prepared...