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'Dora' director Jung Joo-ri receives France's Chevalier honor

'Dora' director Jung Joo-ri receives France's Chevalier honor

Jung Joo-ri receives the honor at the '2026 French Night' event held Oct. 10 at Paradise Hotel Busan Recognized for directing three films selected for the Cannes International Film Festival over the past decade, as well as her new film 〈Dora〉, and for her deep ties to France Director Jung says she found the courage to make an unprecedented co-production thanks to the encouragement of French audiences
Director Jung Joo-ri has received recognition from France's cultural community. On Oct. 10, filmmaker Jung Joo-ri received the rank of Chevalier in France's Order of Arts and Letters at the '2026 French Night' event held at Paradise Hotel Busan.
| Seongchan Eol
[Photo &] Kim Hye-ja returns to screen after nine years with 'Still Radiant,' revealing a hidden resolve in a letter:

[Photo &] Kim Hye-ja returns to screen after nine years with 'Still Radiant,' revealing a hidden resolve in a letter: "I hope they are not seen only through the lens of painful history"

The film portrays the friendship of comfort women in 1942; unable to attend the preview because of a cold, she conveyed her heartfelt thoughts in a handwritten letter.
The brutality of unforgettable 1942, history brought back to life on screen Kim Hye-ja, one of South Korea's most celebrated actors, has returned to the big screen after nine years with 'Still Radiant', a film that sheds light on the lives of victims of Japan's wartime sexual slavery during its...
| James choi
Jung Joo-ri receives France’s Chevalier honor for ‘Dora’; Jang Byung-wook wins Korea’s first Angénieux award

Jung Joo-ri receives France’s Chevalier honor for ‘Dora’; Jang Byung-wook wins Korea’s first Angénieux award

31st Busan International Film Festival marks 140 years of Korea-France ties with honors for cinematographer Jang Byung-wook
Director beloved by Cannes receives France’s highest arts honor Jung Joo-ri, director of the film ‘Dora’, has been awarded the rank of ‘Chevalier’ in France’s Order of Arts and Letters. The Embassy of France in Korea announced on the 14th that it had presented the honor to Jung at the 2026 French...
| James choi
Anne Hathaway’s 2026: Five Releases, One Remarkable Year

Anne Hathaway’s 2026: Five Releases, One Remarkable Year

Many actors lit up theaters this year, but if you had to pick one to symbolize 2026, Anne Hathaway would be a strong candidate. Hathaway has appeared in five films this year (by domestic release date), starting with 〈The Devil Wears Prada 2〉.
| Seongchan Eol
Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon-ho, Jang Hang-jun, Yoon Ga-eun and 27 other film directors publish debut essay 『My First Action』!

Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon-ho, Jang Hang-jun, Yoon Ga-eun and 27 other film directors publish debut essay 『My First Action』!

Featuring the voices of directors affiliated with the Directors Guild of Korea (DGK), the 2014 book 『The Moment of Debut』 has been revised and expanded and published in two volumes, 1 and 2.』
A nonfiction essay vividly recounting the hard-fought debut journeys of 31 leading directors shaping South Korean cinema, 『My First Action』 (jointly planned by the Directors Guild of Korea and CinePlay), has been published.
| Joo Seong-cheol
BTS, Lotte Cinema team up exclusively for HYBE Cine Fest 2026, heating up 60 countries worldwide

BTS, Lotte Cinema team up exclusively for HYBE Cine Fest 2026, heating up 60 countries worldwide

Live viewing of BTS’ ‘ARIRANG’ South American concerts and first screenings of SEVENTEEN and TXT concert films 13-team singalong festival runs from the 24th through 31st, with special fan spaces at World Tower
A new theatergoing culture evolves into singalongs, captivating global fandoms 'HYBE Cine Fest 2026', which will bring the large-scale concert performances of artists under the global entertainment lifestyle platform 'HYBE' to the big screen, will be held exclusively at 'Lotte Cinema'.
| James choi
[Photos] Lee Soo-man returns to K-pop after 3 years, unveils simultaneous debuts for 15- and 9-member groups

[Photos] Lee Soo-man returns to K-pop after 3 years, unveils simultaneous debuts for 15- and 9-member groups

Nine-member girl group A2O LITE to debut alongside them as new 4DGS technology heralds the future of entertainment
Return of K-pop founder opens new door to future entertainment Lee Soo-man, 74, key producer at A2O Entertainment, made a high-profile return to the K-pop market after more than three years at a debut showcase held Oct. 12 in Goyang, Gyeonggi province.
| James choi
[Parliamentary Audit] Historical Controversy Over 'Assassins' ... Why KOCCA Really Gave It A Grades in 10 Categories

[Parliamentary Audit] Historical Controversy Over 'Assassins' ... Why KOCCA Really Gave It A Grades in 10 Categories

Korea Creative Content Agency President Kim Yoon-ji appears at the Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee's parliamentary audit on Oct. 12, defending a 26-year veteran director's abilities and the freedom of creative expression
Personal attacks that stifle imagination raise fears for K-content Kim Yoon-ji, president of the 'Korea Creative Content Agency', took a firm stand in defense of creative freedom amid the recent controversy over alleged 'historical distortion' in the film 'Assassins'.
| James choi
'My Mister' writer Park Hae-young takes aim at zero-revenue contracts, demands end to buyout practice:

'My Mister' writer Park Hae-young takes aim at zero-revenue contracts, demands end to buyout practice: "Copyright law must change to ensure fair compensation"

Creators' Alliance, formed by six groups including the Korean Film Directors' Guild, urges passage of copyright amendment introduced on the 17th
The face of K-content stripped of copyrights: Buyout practices run counter to global standards The Korean Broadcasting Writers Association and the Korean Film Directors' Guild were among six groups that formed the Creators' Alliance, which held a news conference at the National Assembly on the 12th...
| James choi
Princess Ubolratana visits Busan as first Country of Focus guest at BIFF, with three films including 'Burning Giants'

Princess Ubolratana visits Busan as first Country of Focus guest at BIFF, with three films including 'Burning Giants'

The 31st Busan International Film Festival selects Thailand as ACFM Country of Focus, with the 21st market running at BEXCO from Oct. 10-13
Thailand puts 'soft power' forward as a new force in Asia's content market Princess 'Ubolratana Rajakanya' of Thailand's royal family visited Busan, where the 31st 'Busan International Film Festival ' is underway, highlighting the country's cultural influence and the powerful potential of its film...
| James choi