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'Eternal Nat-chan' Rena Tanaka Confirmed as Lead in Movie 'Golden Thief'... A Second Prime Awaits

'Eternal Nat-chan' Rena Tanaka Confirmed as Lead in Movie 'Golden Thief'... A Second Prime Awaits

Co-starring with Win Morisaki in the 2026 release... "My acting depth has changed after becoming a mother"
27 Years Since Debut, 45 Years of Grace. . . "I Will Maintain My Beauty at My Own Pace"In the late 1990s, the 'CM Fairy' Rena Tanaka, who shook the Japanese archipelago with her refreshing smile, is showing her unrelenting passion for acting as she marks her 27th year since debut.
2025 Korean Release of Japanese Live-Action Film Box Office No. 1

2025 Korean Release of Japanese Live-Action Film Box Office No. 1

Third Visit to Korea.. GV, Stage Greetings, etc. Held
The film 〈8 Exit〉's 'Walking Man' is once again coming to Korea. The film 〈8 Exit〉, shining as the box office number one among Japanese live-action films released in 2025, has opened reservations for Coach Yamato's encore stage greeting and GV to repay the warm support of Korean audiences.
'National Treasure' 174 minutes · 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' 195 minutes, the hot topic in theaters this year-end is running time!

'National Treasure' 174 minutes · 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' 195 minutes, the hot topic in theaters this year-end is running time!

A direct confrontation with cinematic experience despite long running time
The life masterpiece 〈National Treasure〉 that adorned the screen this year-end and the highly anticipated film 〈Avatar: Fire and Ash〉 set to release in December are not only generating overwhelming anticipation but also stirring discussions among movie fans with their 3-hour running time.
Seoul Independent Film Festival 2025 Masterclass Established!

Seoul Independent Film Festival 2025 Masterclass Established!

From Director Sho Miyake's Masterclass to Archive Exhibition and Cine Talk
The 51st Seoul Independent Film Festival (11. 27-12. 05) has unveiled a newly planned masterclass by director Sho Miyake, along with international discussions, an archive exhibition, and cine talks, enriching the event schedule.
2026 First Half of Japanese Live-Action Films Are Coming in Droves!

2026 First Half of Japanese Live-Action Films Are Coming in Droves!

From Hirokazu Kore-eda's New Work to Yuji Sakamoto's Screenplay!
Media Castle has garnered attention by officially unveiling its lineup for the first half of 2026, including 〈5 Centimeters Per Second〉, 〈Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight〉, 〈The Lamb in the Box〉, and 〈The World of Unrequited Love〉.
'Japanese Director's Film' 'National Treasure', Rotten Tomatoes 100% Record

'Japanese Director's Film' 'National Treasure', Rotten Tomatoes 100% Record

Alongside 〈Can't Help It〉 with a Rotten Tomatoes Freshness Score of 100%
The reaction to the film 〈National Treasure〉 is hot.As the film 〈National Treasure〉 is set to be released in South Korea on the 19th, it has shown off its impressive Rotten Tomatoes Freshness Score of 100%. 〈National Treasure〉 has received perfect reviews, being called 'the best Japanese film of...
KOKUHO, a Live-Action Japanese Film on the Verge of Breaking Box Office Records, Director Lee Sang-il Shares the Purifying Power of Art

KOKUHO, a Live-Action Japanese Film on the Verge of Breaking Box Office Records, Director Lee Sang-il Shares the Purifying Power of Art

The Korean-Japanese Director Reveals the Mystique of Onnagata and the Conflict Structure of Bloodlines and Outsiders
The film 〈KOKUHO〉 directed by Korean-Japanese director Lee Sang-il is on the verge of breaking the all-time highest box office record for live-action Japanese films. This work, based on the 'onnagata' of kabuki, attracted over 10 million viewers since its release in Japan last June, ranking second...
'Overseas Koreans' Director Lee Sang-il, 'National Treasure' is a story about bloodlines and humans from outside... It overlaps with my roots

'Overseas Koreans' Director Lee Sang-il, 'National Treasure' is a story about bloodlines and humans from outside... It overlaps with my roots

The first Korean director to create a Japanese film with over 10 million viewers.. Director Lee says, 'I am a person whose roots are in Korea and I am Korean'
Director Lee Sang-il revealed that the theme of the film 〈National Treasure〉 is connected to his identity. The film 〈National Treasure〉 is set to be released on the 19th and held a press screening and a press conference at CGV Yongsan I-Park on the afternoon of the 13th.
'First Japanese Film to Reach 10 Million by a Korean Director' Director Lee Sang-il, 'Memorable Experience Working on Pachinko 2'

'First Japanese Film to Reach 10 Million by a Korean Director' Director Lee Sang-il, 'Memorable Experience Working on Pachinko 2'

"I felt that Korean actors have a very firm mindset, and their acting theory is solid and well-founded. Therefore, communication went smoothly."
Director Lee Sang-il of 〈KOKUHO〉 reflected on his past experiences working with Korean actors.The film 〈KOKUHO〉 is set to be released on the 19th, and immediately after being unveiled to domestic reporters at a press screening at CGV Yongsan I-Park on the afternoon of the 13th, a press conference...
'Chainsaw Man: The Movie - Reze Arc' Surpasses 3 Million Viewers!

'Chainsaw Man: The Movie - Reze Arc' Surpasses 3 Million Viewers!

Unstoppable Explosive Word-of-Mouth Box Office Heat!
The sensational work 〈Chainsaw Man: The Movie - Reze Arc〉 that led the box office craze this fall surpassed 3 million viewers on November 11 .Since its release on September 24, this work has swept the theaters during the Chuseok holiday, creating a box office sensation, surpassing 1 million viewers...