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Director Kim Mi-jo on ‘Gyeongju Trip,’ Korea’s Most Provocative Mainstream Film of the Year

Director Kim Mi-jo on ‘Gyeongju Trip,’ Korea’s Most Provocative Mainstream Film of the Year

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※〈Gyeongju Trip〉 Director Kim Mi-jo's interview continues from Part 1.One striking aspect of 〈Gyeongju Trip〉 is how it depicts Baek Sang-hyun, the killer (Byun Yo-han). Why did you choose not to give any backstory to the perpetrator Baek Sang-hyun and instead portray him solely as a heinous...
Kim Mi-jo on ‘Gyeongju Trip,’ the Year’s Most Provocative Korean Commercial Film

Kim Mi-jo on ‘Gyeongju Trip,’ the Year’s Most Provocative Korean Commercial Film

Kim Mi-jo’s 〈Gyeongju Trip〉 is a brisk, chilly revenge drama that announces a director with a singular, hard-to-pin-down voice. Director Kim Mi-jo said that 〈Little Miss Sunshine〉 (2006) and Bong Joon-ho’s 〈The Host〉 (2006) were the biggest influences on 〈Gyeongju Trip〉.
[Joo Sung-chul's Locker] What Are the Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in 'Warfare' and 'The Hurt Locker'?

[Joo Sung-chul's Locker] What Are the Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in 'Warfare' and 'The Hurt Locker'?

I am drawn to objects in movies. I find myself wondering why the director, cinematographer, production designer or actor put that particular object in front of the camera. 'Joo Sung-chul's Locker' records the objects in movies that quietly catch my eye.
“The rush of battle is often a potent and lethal addiction, for war is a drug.” The Hurt Locker (2009), which won the 2010 Academy Award for Best Picture, opens with that title card. Director Kathryn Bigelow drew the quotation from War Is a Force That Gives Us Meaning, a 2002 nonfiction book by...
3 Picks to Watch Amid the Blockbuster Storm: Family, Battlefield and Revenge

3 Picks to Watch Amid the Blockbuster Storm: Family, Battlefield and Revenge

Although the heat dome largely spared the Korean Peninsula, cinemas are in the grip of a box-office storm. 〈Spider-Man: Brand New Day〉, which opened July 29, and 〈Odyssey〉, which opened August 5, have each surpassed 7 million and 6 million viewers respectively, and have fueled the summer box...
Lee Joon-ik’s new film ‘Firefly’ finalizes cast with Park Hae-il, Park Seo-joon and Choi Dae-hoon; production starts in September

Lee Joon-ik’s new film ‘Firefly’ finalizes cast with Park Hae-il, Park Seo-joon and Choi Dae-hoon; production starts in September

A new mystery film set in 1974 from Lee Joon-ik, the acclaimed director of period films including ‘The King and the Clown,’ ‘Dongju: The Portrait of a Poet’ and ‘The Book of Fish’ An explosive acting partnership is expected between detective Park Seo-joon, who seeks to escape the stigma of guilt by association, and Park Hae-il, a mysterious figure who offers a tempting lead The cast is complete with Choi Dae-hoon joining as the deputy director of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency, with full-scale filming set to begin in September
Park Hae-il, Park Seo-joon and Choi Dae-hoon are joining forces in director Lee Joon-ik’s new film. Director Lee Joon-ik’s new film 〈Firefly〉 announced its cast Aug. 21 and unveiled its production schedule. Set in 1974, 〈Firefly〉 follows detective Jun-gyeong, who wants to escape the stigma of guilt...
Kim Ji-yeon’s Jewelry Box: Acting-prodigy sisters Do Yeong-seo and Kim Sia, Netflix’s two ‘granddaughters’

Kim Ji-yeon’s Jewelry Box: Acting-prodigy sisters Do Yeong-seo and Kim Sia, Netflix’s two ‘granddaughters’

I'm curious about people. Even an actor already getting attention might be at their least famous moment right now. "Kim Ji-yeon's Jewelry Box" introduces performers who keep hitting new highs day by day. Treat a rising star like a stock: buy low now.
The Coupang Play series 〈The Affair was Just the Beginning〉, which has released four episodes so far (hereafter 〈The Affair〉), is a series whose appeal lies in peeling back its many layers one by one. Blending cynicism and wry laughter, satire and boldness, the series never loses energy as it...
2007 Korean Film 'D-War' Suddenly Rises to No. 2 on Netflix in Europe

2007 Korean Film 'D-War' Suddenly Rises to No. 2 on Netflix in Europe

The 2007 South Korean film 〈D-War〉 (also listed as 〈Dragon Wars〉) has reappeared on Netflix: after being released in 19 countries on Aug. 10, it reached No. 6 on FlixPatrol's movie popularity rankings. Its arrival on the streaming service was notable for several reasons.
Bong Joon-ho and Park Chan-wook Take the Stage… Jecheon International Music Film Festival Screens a Record 189 Films

Bong Joon-ho and Park Chan-wook Take the Stage… Jecheon International Music Film Festival Screens a Record 189 Films

A new video directed by Kim Cho-hee features Executive Committee Chair Jang Hang-jun and writer Kim Eun-hee, who both appear in person to grab attention
A gathering of masters returns, bigger than ever '22nd Jecheon International Music Film Festival' , the only music film festival in Asia, announced its dazzling return with record-high screenings and an overwhelming roster of guests. Running from Sept.
Acting Stalking Victim Claims Involving Hwang Jung-min: Film ‘Hope’ Investors and Distributor Share Their Position

Acting Stalking Victim Claims Involving Hwang Jung-min: Film ‘Hope’ Investors and Distributor Share Their Position

In relation to the issue of actor Hwang Jung-min’s alleged stalking victimization, the film ‘Hope’ investors and producer have released their position. Full text follows.
In relation to the issue of actor Hwang Jung-min’s alleged stalking victimization, the film ‘Hope’ investors and distributor and its production company are making their position known. The investment and distribution company Plus M Entertainment and the production company Forged Films express deep...
‘Squid Game’ Season 1, 2, 3 followed by ‘Teach You a Lesson’ lands in the Netflix all-time top 10 most popular series list

‘Squid Game’ Season 1, 2, 3 followed by ‘Teach You a Lesson’ lands in the Netflix all-time top 10 most popular series list

Netflix series 〈Teach You a Lesson〉 ranks No. 10 on Netflix’s all-time top 10 most popular series (non-English).
A Netflix series 〈Teach You a Lesson〉 that depicts the unyielding efforts of the Office for Protection of Teachers’ Authority, which stands with victims and sets schools back on track, has, within just eight weeks of release, logged a total of 60.