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“Korean Cinema Faces Collapse Crisis” Bong Joon-ho and 581 Others Urge Withdrawal of Holdback Bill

“Korean Cinema Faces Collapse Crisis” Bong Joon-ho and 581 Others Urge Withdrawal of Holdback Bill

A survival crisis amid Netflix pressure and conglomerate dominance. Calls for extraordinary measures such as introducing a screen cap and establishing a large-scale fund.
Facing the Collapse of the Korean Film Ecosystem, Urgent Appeals from Major FilmmakersA total of 581 leading figures in the Republic of Korea film industry, led by director Bong Joon-ho, strongly warned about 'the crisis in the Korean film industry' and urged 'extraordinary countermeasures' from...
| James choi
‘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...
| James choi
Big Ocean ENM Targets the Global Content Market in 2026… Unveils a Record-Breaking Lineup Featuring Dramas, Films, and Stage Productions

Big Ocean ENM Targets the Global Content Market in 2026… Unveils a Record-Breaking Lineup Featuring Dramas, Films, and Stage Productions

A New IP Strategy Through OSMU to Build Diverse Content and Cross Over Between Audiences Expect Steady Revenue Through Season-Based Content and Market Expansion via Co-Productions With Global Production Companies Expect a Sharp Sales Jump in 2026 With Global Content Planning and Production
Big Ocean ENM (CEO Shin In-soo, Lee Seong-jin) has officially unveiled its latest lineup of productions and development projects, and in 2026 it continues to draw strong expectations from audiences both at home and abroad.
| Yangsimoh
“The Mummy of Lee Cronin,” Unveiling 3 Horror Highlights—From Piercing Sounds to Boundary-Pushing, High-Intensity Action…

“The Mummy of Lee Cronin,” Unveiling 3 Horror Highlights—From Piercing Sounds to Boundary-Pushing, High-Intensity Action…

A Top-Tier Visual Crafted by James Wan x Blumhouse
With horror master James Wan and the iconic genre powerhouse Blumhouse coming together, 〈The Mummy of Lee Cronin〉 has been drawing intense anticipation from the moment it entered production, unveiling three standout horror moments that can only be experienced in theaters—sending chills down...
| Chua-young
‘Renoir’ Prodigy Actress Yui Suzuki at Age 11 Wins the Kinema Junpo New Actor Award

‘Renoir’ Prodigy Actress Yui Suzuki at Age 11 Wins the Kinema Junpo New Actor Award

Introducing Yui Suzuki, born in 2013, who debuted at the Cannes Film Festival in the second year of her acting career!
The film 〈Renoir〉, opening on April 22, brings everyone’s childhood to mind through the eyes of an 11-year-old girl, “Fuki,” as she learns about the world. In particular, interest in 2013-born actress Yui Suzuki—who portrays the lead role of Fuki and won the Kinema Junpo New Actor Award—is...
| Chua-young
'Eureka,' the 21st Century's Greatest Japanese Film Masterpiece and a Road Movie in Search of Life’s Light—First Domestic Release in Korea for the First Time!

'Eureka,' the 21st Century's Greatest Japanese Film Masterpiece and a Road Movie in Search of Life’s Light—First Domestic Release in Korea for the First Time!

A work that has deeply inspired countless younger directors, including Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Sho Miyake, and is scheduled to open in the first half of the year.
“Makoto,” a bus driver who survived a horrific tragedy and whose life suddenly came to a halt, and the young siblings “Naoki” and “Kozue” set off on a long journey together as they search for life’s light 〈Eureka〉.
| Joo Seong-cheol
[Photo &] Emergency Martial Law film “Ran 12.3,” Lee Myung-se, “The strength of K-democracy— the world must see it” at a press preview event

[Photo &] Emergency Martial Law film “Ran 12.3,” Lee Myung-se, “The strength of K-democracy— the world must see it” at a press preview event

The urgency of December 3, recreated with citizen videos and AI. The cinematic documentary “Ran 12.3,” completed with 15,000 sponsors, releases on the 22nd
Director Lee Myung-se returns to the screen with the ‘Emergency Martial Law’ documentary ‘Ran 12. 3’A standout visualist in the Korean film industry, director Lee Myung-se, has returned with the documentary ‘Ran 12. 3’ about the emergency ‘Emergency Martial Law’ events on December 3, 2024.
| James choi
“Buster Keaton,” the Stunt Pioneer Admired by Jackie Chan, 5K Masterpiece Collection Opens for 22 Days

“Buster Keaton,” the Stunt Pioneer Admired by Jackie Chan, 5K Masterpiece Collection Opens for 22 Days

An Impassive Genius Returns to the Screen in a 100-Year Special
The Legendary Return of an Impassive Face at the Edge of LifeThe essence of 'Buster Keaton', the king of comedy and stunts who dominated the silent-film era, returns to the screen. His masterpiece—where overwhelming scale meets meticulous direction—meets modern audiences, transcending 100 years.
| James choi
Rescuing Struggling Small and Mid-Sized Films in Crisis… “KT Studio Genie” and “CJ CGV” Form a Major Alliance to Support Them

Rescuing Struggling Small and Mid-Sized Films in Crisis… “KT Studio Genie” and “CJ CGV” Form a Major Alliance to Support Them

One-stop support from theatrical releases to OTT distribution… Discovering and supporting 4+ films annually to build a sustainable, mutually beneficial content ecosystem
“KT Studio Genie”·“CJ CGV” Sign a Strategic “Memorandum of Understanding ” to Reshape the Content Ecosystem“KT Studio Genie” and “CJ CGV” have joined forces in a major move to provide full support for the theatrical release of “small and mid-sized films” that struggle to secure large-scale releases.
| James choi
Tony Leung Recommended Film “A City of Sadness”: Confirmed for Official Release in South Korea in May, Teaser Poster Unveiled

Tony Leung Recommended Film “A City of Sadness”: Confirmed for Official Release in South Korea in May, Teaser Poster Unveiled

A Golden Lion winner at the Venice Film Festival for director Hou Hsiao-hsien After a limited run last year, the digitally restored edition is finally confirmed for its first official theatrical release in Korea A realistic portrayal of a family tragedy that collapsed in the face of state violence… a masterpiece Tony Leung said he wanted to show again
Tony Leung-starring masterpiece 〈A City of Sadness〉 heads to Korean theaters in May.Director Hou Hsiao-hsien’s signature work 〈A City of Sadness〉 has been confirmed for release in South Korea in May. Capturing the tragedy of a family that crumbled before state violence, 〈A City of Sadness〉 won the...
| Seongchan Eol