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Yoo Eun-jeong on ‘Shadow Child’: Im Soo-jung Said ‘A Tale of Two Sisters’ Brought the Film to Mind

Yoo Eun-jeong on ‘Shadow Child’: Im Soo-jung Said ‘A Tale of Two Sisters’ Brought the Film to Mind

What if you met someone who looked exactly like a loved one you had lost? That familiar premise has been reshaped into an original film with a fairytale-like setting: 〈Shadow Child〉, which opened on July 1. 〈Shadow Child〉 follows Geum-ok (Im Soo-jung) after her eldest daughter, Su-ryeon — who was...
A Blood-Red Curse Overruns the Palace! ‘The East Palace’ Main Poster & Teaser Trailer Released, Special Posters Unveiled!

A Blood-Red Curse Overruns the Palace! ‘The East Palace’ Main Poster & Teaser Trailer Released, Special Posters Unveiled!

Koo Cheon (Nam Joo-hyuk), who can move between the world of the ghoi(ghosts), and Saenggang (No Yoon-seo), a palace maid who keeps a secret, receive a summons from the king (Jo Seung-woo).
Netflix series 〈The East Palace〉 has released its main poster, main teaser trailer, and special posters, raising expectations further with the story of how Koo Cheon (Nam Joo-hyuk), who can move between the world of ghoi , and Saenggang (No Yoon-seo), a palace maid who keeps a secret, are summoned...
Witness the fully formed action of Lee Dong-wook! ‘Killer Shopping Mall Season 2’ confirmed for release on July 22

Witness the fully formed action of Lee Dong-wook! ‘Killer Shopping Mall Season 2’ confirmed for release on July 22

Viewers are drawing intense attention to the fact that Jin-man (Lee Dong-wook)—the uncle they thought was dead—will have his hidden backstory unveiled in earnest.
Disney+’s original series 〈Killer Shopping Mall〉—which swept the world into a “Killer Shopping Mall” frenzy—has confirmed the release of its second season on July 22. Along with the announcement, the series let viewers know that Jin-man—an uncle they believed was dead (Lee Dong-wook)—will have his...
Lee Hwi-hyang Makes Her First Big-Screen Leading Role in 44 Years With ‘Family Trip,’ Set for Release in September—Main Poster Revealed!

Lee Hwi-hyang Makes Her First Big-Screen Leading Role in 44 Years With ‘Family Trip,’ Set for Release in September—Main Poster Revealed!

One destination, five hidden thoughts! It’s a “dongsang-imong” road movie chronicling a family’s no-plan trip that’s anything but smooth.
Actor Lee Hwi-hyang steps into her first big-screen leading role with the upcoming film 〈Family Trip〉, confirmed for release this September. 〈Family Trip〉 is a “dongsang-imong” road movie with one destination and five hidden feelings—telling the story of a family that sets off on a trip with no...
[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth of 100 years would happen again.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ①

[Interview] “I believed the box-office myth of 100 years would happen again.” Director Yasuda Junichi of “Samurai Timeslipper” ①

With a production budget of 3 million yen (about 28.5 million won), the film pulled in a staggering 3 billion yen (about 28.4 billion won) at the box office, rewriting Japanese film history.
Even watching it again is surprising. 〈Don’t stop the camera. 〉(2017) is the case in point. With a modest production budget of 3 million yen (about 28. 5 million won), the film—made as a workshop project and initially screened in two theaters—went on to rake in a whopping 3 billion yen (about 28.
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...
Taemin Takes Full Control of BST Hyde Park Stage in the U.K., Ramps Up Global Moves After Coachella

Taemin Takes Full Control of BST Hyde Park Stage in the U.K., Ramps Up Global Moves After Coachella

Arrives at the main stage in London’s Hyde Park, the “Great Oak Stage,” delivering 10 live songs in 40 minutes From the new track “PERMISSION” to the hits “MOVE” and “Guilty,” his distinctive, emotion-packed performances captivate local fans Proves his staying power as a global artist following his Coachella milestone, and after returning home he will stoke ticket demand further through “Waterbomb 2026” back in South Korea
Taemin lit up London, England.Singer Taemin took the stage at the “BST Hyde Park (British Summer Time Hyde Park)” event at Hyde Park in London on the afternoon of the 28th at 3:30 p.m. . Appearing on the main stage, the “Great Oak Stage,” Taemin delivered a solo set of about 40 minutes, presenting...
Shin Ha-kyun and Oh Jung-se’s Bromance Shines as ‘Fifty Percent’ Wraps With 5.0%

Shin Ha-kyun and Oh Jung-se’s Bromance Shines as ‘Fifty Percent’ Wraps With 5.0%

Finishing a mission 10 years in the making delivers catharsis, as praise for B-movie-style humor and action lands it a 5.0% finale rating to close things out on a high note
‘Fifty Percent’’s Brilliant Exit, the Evolution of a Well-Made Genre Series That Surpassed Rating LimitsMBC’s Friday-Saturday drama ‘Fifty Percent’, which sparked a playful revolt in living rooms, closed out its long run with a lingering aftertaste.
‘Shadow Child’ Review: A Fantastical World Rooted in the Real Pain of Absence, Plus What Its Key Players Had to Say

‘Shadow Child’ Review: A Fantastical World Rooted in the Real Pain of Absence, Plus What Its Key Players Had to Say

Blending realist grounding with a genre mood is difficult. Capturing the border between those two seemingly different realms and turning it into a film is no easy task. Even in South Korea’s film industry, where tightly executed genre movies and grounded, reality-driven stories dominate, films that...
Young Breakout Directors Who Injected New Blood Into Hollywood in 2026

Young Breakout Directors Who Injected New Blood Into Hollywood in 2026

Hollywood is changing — and getting younger. Three directors behind some of 2026's biggest horror stories, from 〈Backrooms〉 to 〈Obsession〉 and 〈Iron Lung〉, are helping redraw the industry's map.Kane Parsons〈Backrooms〉 $10 million =〉 $270 millionAmong the many gifted figures in Hollywood, the most...