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Cineplay Critics Weigh the Pluses and Minuses of ‘Colony’

Cineplay Critics Weigh the Pluses and Minuses of ‘Colony’

Surpassing 3 million viewers within 10 days of its release, Colony is indisputably the most popular film in theaters right now. Yet despite that box-office success, reactions to Colony are sharply divided — a split that was evident even among Cineplay reporters at a press screening.
| Joo Seong-cheol
A Win in 10 Days Shatters Records, Surpassing 3 Million Tickets and Changing the Paradigm for Korea’s Zombie Genre With “Gun-chae”

A Win in 10 Days Shatters Records, Surpassing 3 Million Tickets and Changing the Paradigm for Korea’s Zombie Genre With “Gun-chae”

Yeon Sang-ho’s latest film, “Gun-chae,” hits the break-even point at the fastest pace of the year, underscoring the box-office power of a Cannes Film Festival invitee.
A Win in 10 Days Signals an Overwhelming Hit for “Gun-chae,” the Film That Changes the Paradigm for Korea’s Zombie GenreThe hit formula for Korea’s zombie blockbuster has been rewritten. Director Yeon Sang-ho’s new film “Gun-chae” surged to an early break-even moment by drawing more than 3.
| James choi
Na Hong-jin’s New Film “Hope” Sets a Record as Top Korean Movie Sells in More Than 200 Countries Before Release

Na Hong-jin’s New Film “Hope” Sets a Record as Top Korean Movie Sells in More Than 200 Countries Before Release

The Cannes Film Festival competition lineup continues as the film scores a pre-sales bonanza across more than 200 countries and regions worldwide Big-name global distributors including Neon and Focus Features are heavily involved, with early signs the film could recoup about half of its net production budget through pre-sales An ultra-luxe global cast led by Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jeong Ho-yeon, and Michael Fassbender, with a theatrical release arriving in July
〈Hope〉 was setting new records even before its release. 〈Hope〉 is the latest work by director Na Hong-jin, who previously directed 〈The Chaser〉, 〈Hwanghae〉, and 〈哭聲〉, and it was invited to the competition section at last year's Cannes International Film Festival.
| Seongchan Eol
[Photo &] IOI Reunites for the First Time in 9 Years—At the 10th Anniversary Reunion Concert Where Fans Cry

[Photo &] IOI Reunites for the First Time in 9 Years—At the 10th Anniversary Reunion Concert Where Fans Cry

Celebrating their 10th debut anniversary, IOI reunites as a nine-member group, wrapping up an emotional Seoul concert amid a No. 1 run for new-track audio
A return that breaks nine years of silence—an epic prelude rises againAfter nine long years of silence, 'IOI' has finally returned. On May 29, 2026, Seoul’s Jamsil Indoor Stadium rang with the astonishing cheers of fans celebrating the '10th Anniversary Concert'.
| James choi
[Weekend Theater Scene] Jun Ji-hyun and Koo Kyo-hwan’s “Swarm” Dominates the Box Office…300 Million Won? Breakthrough Likely This Weekend

[Weekend Theater Scene] Jun Ji-hyun and Koo Kyo-hwan’s “Swarm” Dominates the Box Office…300 Million Won? Breakthrough Likely This Weekend

“Intelligence-hunting zombies” and the bold premise win praise as “Swarm” surpasses 2.5 million cumulative viewers, setting up expectations to reach the break-even point this weekend
A new benchmark for evolving K-zombies: “Swarm,” a main poster that reflects Yeon Sang-ho director’s relentless universe. The overwhelming horror and a philosophy of survival are perfectly condensed into a single image.
| James choi
200-plus Countries Pre-Sales “Hope” Behind-the-Scenes Stills Unveiled From Cannes

200-plus Countries Pre-Sales “Hope” Behind-the-Scenes Stills Unveiled From Cannes

In the competition section at the Cannes Film Festival, 〈​Hope​〉—a Korean film making its first foray in four years—will meet audiences in theaters this summer.
The behind-the-scenes stills unveiled this time capture the special ensemble of the stars of 〈​Hope​〉—Director Na Hong-jin, along with Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Jung Ho-yeon, Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Taylor Russell—who took part in the Cannes Film Festival.
| Joo Seong-cheol
[Holiday Box Office] Jun Ji-hyun X Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Swarm’ Surpasses 2 Million Admissions…Beats the Pace of ‘The King and the Man’

[Holiday Box Office] Jun Ji-hyun X Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Swarm’ Surpasses 2 Million Admissions…Beats the Pace of ‘The King and the Man’

Within 5 days of release, during the Buddha’s Birthday holiday, the theaters are dominated at a sprint; tickets for the action-stuffed ‘Wild Thing’ starring Kang Dong-won are in 2nd place as it charges hard
The evolution of a K-zombie thriller that takes over theaters, ‘Swarm’ sparks box-office surgeSouth Korea’s screens have been fully taken over. During the Buddha’s Birthday holiday, the film that instantly reshaped the theater landscape was Director Yeon Sang-ho’s ambitious work ‘Swarm’.
| James choi
[Holiday Movie Lineup] Jun Ji-hyun and Yeon Sang-ho’s “Kundo” Tops 1 Million in 4 Days—Fastest Record This Year

[Holiday Movie Lineup] Jun Ji-hyun and Yeon Sang-ho’s “Kundo” Tops 1 Million in 4 Days—Fastest Record This Year

The electrical film “Michael” also clears the 1 million mark, creating a double-hit box-office surge
A new box-office paradigm for the Korean film industry, the overwhelming run of “Kundo”Director Yeon Sang-ho’s distinct dystopian universe and the inimitable grip of Jun Ji-hyun have given rise to a new chapter in K-zombies.
| James choi
Hwang Jung-min’s “Stella” Becomes a Police Car: Hyundai Sponsors Noh Hong-jin’s “Hope” in Competition at Cannes

Hwang Jung-min’s “Stella” Becomes a Police Car: Hyundai Sponsors Noh Hong-jin’s “Hope” in Competition at Cannes

In Noh Hong-jin’s new film “Hope,” Hwang Jung-min and Jung Ho-yeon’s police car is “Stella”—a key on-screen object poised to captivate global audiences while past heritage meets today’s art
'Stella' Walks the Cannes Red Carpet: 'Hyundai Motor'’s Meticulous Cultural Ambassador StrategyAs the new work 'Hope' by master filmmaker 'Noh Hong-jin' entered the competitive section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival and drew global attention, an unexpected scene-stealer stepped in.
| James choi
[Weekend Theater Scene] Jun Ji-hyun and Yeon Sang-ho’s “Gun-gage” Surpasses 200,000 on Release Day…Top Box Office Hit of the Year

[Weekend Theater Scene] Jun Ji-hyun and Yeon Sang-ho’s “Gun-gage” Surpasses 200,000 on Release Day…Top Box Office Hit of the Year

Advance ticket sales near 50% and signal domination of the weekend theater circuit…Amid strong praise for the “evolved zombie” concept, it takes No. 1 at the box office
“Gun-gage,” which sets a new best opening record of the year, reshapes the theater landscapeThe overwhelming synergy between director “Yeon Sang-ho” and actress “Jun Ji-hyun” kicks off the box-office surgeThe zombie film “Gun-gage,” which opens a new chapter for Korean-style zombie stories, has...
| James choi