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‘Hope’ Finally Meets Moviegoers. Here’s How Cineplay’s Critics Rated It

‘Hope’ Finally Meets Moviegoers. Here’s How Cineplay’s Critics Rated It

Advance bookings alone topped 600,000. That opening-day figure shows that 〈Hope〉 has become a national talking point, not just a movie-industry event. 〈Hope〉 is the new film from director Na Hong-jin, known for the tense, audacious intensity of 〈The Chaser〉, 〈The Yellow Sea〉 and 〈The Wailing〉.
Bucheon Fantastic Film Festival Closes 30th Edition With Record Crowds, Attendance Up 27%

Bucheon Fantastic Film Festival Closes 30th Edition With Record Crowds, Attendance Up 27%

321 films from 50 countries screened and about 137,000 visitors were counted; launch of Bucheon AI Content Summit points to the cinema of the future
The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN, executive chair Shin Chul) wrapped its 11-day run on Sunday, July 12, drawing record crowds as attendance rose 27% from last year. Marking its 30th anniversary, the festival adopted "newness and expansion" as its themes and drew strong...
[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] David’s Stone That Took Down Goliath, “David” All the Way Through

[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] David’s Stone That Took Down Goliath, “David” All the Way Through

I can’t help getting captivated by the objects in movies. I fall into deep thought over why, whether it’s the director, the cinematographer, the art director—or even the actor—someone felt compelled to place that particular item in front of the camera. “Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker” is a record of the movie objects that came down on my eyes like stepping onto a soft stair.
Is there anyone who doesn’t know David’s stone. The story of David and Goliath that is told in 〈Robot Taekwon V〉(1976), and 〈General Tolly〉, and the 〈Ureomei〉 series, and countless other children’s animations and feature films—was also made by director Kim Cheong-gi, known for creating them all.
[Interview] Jo In-sung on ‘Hope’: Taking a bold leap for a cinematic thrill only humans can deliver, Part 2

[Interview] Jo In-sung on ‘Hope’: Taking a bold leap for a cinematic thrill only humans can deliver, Part 2

※This interview with 〈Hope〉 actor Jo In-sung continues from Part 1. Imagining and acting opposite an imagined being must have been a major challenge. In particular, when Seong-gi confronts a gigantic alien intelligence late in the film, his subtle eye movements and tiny facial shifts were striking.
Interview: Jo In-sung Leapt Into 'Hope' for the Cinematic Thrill Only Humans Can Deliver

Interview: Jo In-sung Leapt Into 'Hope' for the Cinematic Thrill Only Humans Can Deliver

Few actors throw themselves at the impossible the way Jo In-sung does. He runs, hangs on, endures and throws his body into action. In director Na Hong-jin's new film 〈Hope〉, Jo In-sung delivers raw, unpolished action, exuding a wildness and animal instinct as he faces an extraterrestrial...
Youn Yuh-jung Eyes an Emmy After Oscars Win… Named a Supporting Actress Contender for “Beef Season 2”

Youn Yuh-jung Eyes an Emmy After Oscars Win… Named a Supporting Actress Contender for “Beef Season 2”

As a couple’s chemistry starring Song Kang-ho draws buzz, could Youn Yuh-jung set a new record with an Oscar-to-Emmy win? “Beef Season 2,” directed by Lee Sung-jin, is up for Best Drama and acting awards including Best Supporting Actress
From Oscars to Emmys, Youn Yuh-jung’s unparalleled rise enthralls the world’Youn Yuh-jung'A leading figure representing Korea, actress ’Youn Yuh-jung' has firmly put her name forward for ’the Emmy Awards', the highest-profile honor in the U. S.
First Reactions to ‘Hope’: Cineplay Critics’ Star Ratings

First Reactions to ‘Hope’: Cineplay Critics’ Star Ratings

[First reactions from the press screening]Na Hong-jin’s new film 〈Hope〉, which screened in competition at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, opens July 15. In 〈Hope〉, Beom-seok (Hwang Jung-min), chief of the Hopohang outpost in the Demilitarized Zone, hears from local young men that a tiger has...
Kim Ji-yeon’s Jewel Box: Jang Yo-hun, a Box-Office-Level Presence in Short Films

Kim Ji-yeon’s Jewel Box: Jang Yo-hun, a Box-Office-Level Presence in Short Films

I’m curious about people. Even actors who are already attracting attention may be at their least-famous moment right now. "Kim Ji-yeon’s Jewel Box" spotlights actors who keep reaching new heights. Consider these breakout picks chances to buy the dip.
“Gibeu aen teikeu, ssinyeonbara!”Lines such as “My child’s father is extremely angry,” “School Rights Protection Bureau inspector! I’m Im Han-lim—!” and the stammering “Ju-, ju-, ju-, a juvenile offender” spawned countless memes from 〈Teach You a Lesson〉, but there’s one moment that should have...
Kim Sung-kyu Makes Strong Debut as North Korean Operative Park Kang-seong in SBS's 'Agent Kim Reactivated'

Kim Sung-kyu Makes Strong Debut as North Korean Operative Park Kang-seong in SBS's 'Agent Kim Reactivated'

A secret weapon haunted by his brother's death sets up a new rivalry with So Ji-sub and Choi Dae-hoon
Kim Sung-kyu joins SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 〈Agent Kim Reactivated〉 as a covert North Korean operative, setting up a major new conflict.The second episode traced Kim Bu-jang's past as he searched for his suddenly missing daughter Minji (Seo Soo-min), while Ri Eung-ryeong (Lee Jae-yong), chief of...
Comedian Kim Gyu-won Joins JTBC's 〈Apartment〉 Alongside Ji Sung and Moon So-ri

Comedian Kim Gyu-won Joins JTBC's 〈Apartment〉 Alongside Ji Sung and Moon So-ri

He will play 'Keun-dungi,' a big-built but timid man
Comedian Kim Gyu-won, who has appeared on 〈SNL Korea〉 and other programs, is taking on a dramatic role. CPN Entertainment said on June 30 that Kim has been cast in JTBC's new Saturday–Sunday drama 〈Apartment〉 (written by Kim Yoon-young, directed by Cho Yong-won), which is scheduled to premiere on...