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J-POP band SUPER BEAVER joins Gintama's 20th-anniversary film project with theme song 'Sanzen'; releases music video inspired by protagonist Gintoki's life

J-POP band SUPER BEAVER joins Gintama's 20th-anniversary film project with theme song 'Sanzen'; releases music video inspired by protagonist Gintoki's life

A popular arc from the original is being remade with new animation… Opens on the 20th.
The theme song music video for the film 〈New Gintama the Movie: Yoshiwara in Flames〉 has been released.Distributor SMG Holdings Co., Ltd. unveiled the theme song music video sung by Japanese rock band SUPER BEAVER on the 11th ahead of the release of 〈New Gintama the Movie: Yoshiwara in Flames〉, a...
Will We See Them in Korea Soon? New Films from High-Profile Directors in the Cannes Competition

Will We See Them in Korea Soon? New Films from High-Profile Directors in the Cannes Competition

One of the world's three major film festivals, the Cannes Film Festival, opened on May 12. Now in its 79th edition, this year's festival has Park Chan-wook serving as president of the main competition jury, and it has drawn a lot of attention with Na Hong-jin's first new film in ten years, 〈Hope〉,...
79th Cannes Film Festival Opens… Hong Jin-na’s “Hope” Aims for the Palme d’Or

79th Cannes Film Festival Opens… Hong Jin-na’s “Hope” Aims for the Palme d’Or

With Park Chan-wook leading the way as the first Korean Jury President, Na Hong-jin, Yeon Sang-ho, and more K-movie stars set the stage
[The Opening of the 79th Cannes Film Festival] All eyes from the global film world focus on Cannes, FranceThe 79th Cannes International Film Festival will open in Cannes, a southern French city, on the 12th . This year’s festival is expected to become a stage that proves the overwhelming status of...
'Riku Hagiwara of 'Beautiful Something' to Hold First Fan Meeting in Korea in Early July…Asia Tour Lands in Seoul

'Riku Hagiwara of 'Beautiful Something' to Hold First Fan Meeting in Korea in Early July…Asia Tour Lands in Seoul

‘Riku Hagiwara ASIA Fan Meeting Tour 2026’ to be held at CG Art Hall in Gangnam-gu on July 25 Starring in dramas such as ‘Beautiful Something’ and ‘First Love DOGs’…Won the Best New Actor award at the TAMA Film Awards Tickets to go on sale at 6:00 PM on the 12th via Ticketlink…Communication events including a hi-bai (farewell-welcoming) gift for all audience members are planned
Japanese actor Riku Hagiwara is coming to Korea. As part of the Asia tour, his first Korean fan meeting is announced Riku Hagiwara will hold his first Korea fan meeting, ‘Riku Hagiwara ASIA Fan Meeting Tour 2026 in SEOUL,’ at CG Art Hall in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on July 25.
Remembering Cinematographer Yoo Young-gil, Why You Should Watch “December 12.3” Again

Remembering Cinematographer Yoo Young-gil, Why You Should Watch “December 12.3” Again

On May 4, it reached 200,000 cumulative admissions and hit the break-even point about two weeks after its release.
There’s still a long way to go. Director Lee Myeong-se’s documentary 〈The December 12. 3〉 surpassed 200,000 cumulative viewers and reached the break-even point about two weeks after its release on May 4. With that, 〈The December 12.
Why Do People Love “Love” in Korean Films? Korea Film Archive’s New Special Exhibition “Title Exhibition (展)”

Why Do People Love “Love” in Korean Films? Korea Film Archive’s New Special Exhibition “Title Exhibition (展)”

The Korea Film Archive (Director Mo Eun-young) will hold a new special exhibition 〈Title Exhibition (展) – Text, Typography, and Moving Images〉 at the Korea Film Museum starting May 8.
The Korea Film Archive (Director Mo Eun-young, hereafter “Korea Film Archive”) will host the new special exhibition 〈Title Exhibition (展) – Text, Typography, and Moving Images〉(hereafter “Title Exhibition (展)”) at the Korea Film Museum (located in Sangam-dong) starting Friday, the 8th.
Uljin World Mountain Film Festival 2026: Slovenia, the Guest Country—“Parasite” (Slovenian Version) “Family Therapy” Arrives

Uljin World Mountain Film Festival 2026: Slovenia, the Guest Country—“Parasite” (Slovenian Version) “Family Therapy” Arrives

First-ever screening of a Slovenian masterpiece in Korea, including a Venice-winning film and an Academy submission, plus a variety of cultural experiences such as an embassy collaboration traditional food pop-up.
Ulsan Ulju World Mountain Film Festival has selected Slovenia as the guest country for its 2026 festival and unveiled the lineup of major screening titles on the 6th.Planned with the support of the Slovenian Embassy in Korea, the “Julian Alps–Slovenia” section brings the country’s majestic natural...
27th Jeonju International Film Festival Honors: ‘The Night Is Fading Away’ & ‘Summer We Let Slip Away’ Take Top Prizes

27th Jeonju International Film Festival Honors: ‘The Night Is Fading Away’ & ‘Summer We Let Slip Away’ Take Top Prizes

International Competition Best Film: Argentina’s Essayquiel Salinas & Ramiro Soncini Win Korean Competition Best Film: Director Lee Sun-yeon’s ‘Summer We Let Slip Away’… Praised for a New Director’s Sensitivity The film marathon wraps up after the closing film ‘Namtaeryeong’ over eight days
The 27th Jeonju International Film Festival , a festival for independent and alternative cinema from around the world, concludes its eight-day journey by announcing the winners in major categories. This year, the festival simultaneously showcased the strength of Argentine cinema and the rising...
‘Super Mario Galaxy’ Breaks 1 Million Attendees on Day 7 of Release! Fastest Record Among This Year’s Released Foreign Films!

‘Super Mario Galaxy’ Breaks 1 Million Attendees on Day 7 of Release! Fastest Record Among This Year’s Released Foreign Films!

From a regular plumber in New York to ‘Mario,’ who has leveled up into ‘Super Mario,’ and his sister ‘Luigi’ face an even bigger mission than ever.
The film 〈Super Mario Galaxy〉 surpassed 1 million theatergoers on day 7 of its release today (the 5th). According to the Korean Film Council’s integrated computer network, as of 7:18 a.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 〈Super Mario Galaxy〉 drew a cumulative audience of 1,000,007, surpassing 〈Project Hail Mary〉...
Yeom Hye-ran Starring in 'My Name' Wins Audience Award at the Udine Far East Film Festival

Yeom Hye-ran Starring in 'My Name' Wins Audience Award at the Udine Far East Film Festival

At Europe's largest Asian film festival, it has won the Audience Award and is nearing 200,000 viewers.
A Triumph for Korean Cinema, 'My Name' Captivates the Largest Asian Film Festival in EuropeThe film 'My Name', starring 'Yeom Hye-ran', won the Audience Award at the 28th 'Udine Far East Film Festival', marking a remarkable achievement.