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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...
[The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards: Shining Moments] Yoo Hae-jin & Ryu Seung-ryong Earn Top Honors…A Friendship of 30 Years Shines

[The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards: Shining Moments] Yoo Hae-jin & Ryu Seung-ryong Earn Top Honors…A Friendship of 30 Years Shines

Movies starring Yoo Hae-jin and TV starring Ryu Seung-ryong receive their heartfelt co-win honors, from tears-filled remarks by Park Bo-young and Im Soo-jung—highlighting the brilliant moments of the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards.
The 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards: A Triumphant Joint Win for Yoo Hae-jin and Ryu Seung-ryong—Friends for 30 YearsThe top honor at the 62nd 'Baeksang Arts Awards' went to 'Yoo Hae-jin' from the film 'The Man Who Lives in a King', and 'Ryu Seung-ryong' from the drama 'Kim Bu-jang, Working for a Large...
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.
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...
‘A City of Sadness,’ abruptly put on hold one day before reopening… “Copyright issues raised”

‘A City of Sadness,’ abruptly put on hold one day before reopening… “Copyright issues raised”

The original rights holder sent an official notice saying, “I’ve never sold the distribution rights in Korea,” prompting theaters to halt screenings in the middle of ongoing showings Korean Association of Art Cinema Theaters: “The original rights holder denies the legitimacy of the screening copy… withdraw to protect audience trust” Importer A-Sum Pictures: “We purchased it lawfully through a French distributor… we’ll do our best to reach a proper resolution”
The masterpiece by director Hou Hsiao-hsien, ‘A City of Sadness (1989),’ was scheduled to return to South Korean screens on the 6th but was suddenly put on hold just two days before its release. As the original overseas rights holder raised copyright concerns and signs of a legal dispute began to...
[Photo&] Ahn Sung-ki’s Son Wears His Father’s Tuxedo and Accepts in His Place — Jeonju International Film Festival Opening Ceremony现场

[Photo&] Ahn Sung-ki’s Son Wears His Father’s Tuxedo and Accepts in His Place — Jeonju International Film Festival Opening Ceremony现场

Opening ceremony on the 29th… With the late Ahn Sung-ki remembered, the festival of 237 films from 54 countries worldwide kicks off under a Special Commendation Award
The 27th Jeonju International Film Festival Opens, a Heavy Prelude in Tribute to the Late Ahn Sung-kiWith the slogan 'We Never Cross the Line', the 27th 'Jeonju International Film Festival' opened in grand style.
Korean Version of YA Horror “GIRIGO” Ranks #4 in Global TOP 10 Non-English Shows!

Korean Version of YA Horror “GIRIGO” Ranks #4 in Global TOP 10 Non-English Shows!

It made the TOP 10 list in a total of 37 countries, including South Korea, Mexico, India, Malaysia, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Turkey.
Netflix series 〈GIRIGO〉, which depicts high school students who are suddenly told they will die because of the curse of the wish-granting app “GIRIGO,” and their desperate efforts to avoid that fate, has recorded 2,800,000 views (views divided by the show’s total running time) since it was released...
Anne Hathaway Has 47 Costume Changes... 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Reveals Behind the Scenes of the Film's Costumes and Styling

Anne Hathaway Has 47 Costume Changes... 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Reveals Behind the Scenes of the Film's Costumes and Styling

Costume director Molly Rogers joins the production… Homage to the late Karl Lagerfeld and the introduction of a 'feminine menswear' concept
The film 〈The Devil Wears Prada 2〉 (The Devil Wears Prada 2) has unveiled behind-the-scenes details about its costumes and styling ahead of its April 29 release. Molly Rogers, who handled the costumes in the previous film, has returned as the costume director for this sequel.
Son Seok-gu to Play Roh Tae-woo, Ha Jung-woo to Play Chun Doo-hwan... Director Yoon Jong-bin's Netflix Film 'The Generals' Confirmed for Production

Son Seok-gu to Play Roh Tae-woo, Ha Jung-woo to Play Chun Doo-hwan... Director Yoon Jong-bin's Netflix Film 'The Generals' Confirmed for Production

A modern historical drama exploring the power behind Chun Doo-hwan and Roh Tae-woo... Ji Chang-wook, Hyun Bong-sik, and Seo Hyun-woo Join Cast
Director Yoon Jong-bin, who directed the films 〈The War on Crime: The Heyday of the Bad Guys〉 and 〈The Spy Gone North〉, and the Netflix series 〈Narco-Saints〉, has teamed up with Netflix to produce a new film, 〈The Generals〉.
'Korea’s Answer to the Cannes'—Annecy Film Festival Enchants Korean Short Animation 'Dinner' Invited to Competition

'Korea’s Answer to the Cannes'—Annecy Film Festival Enchants Korean Short Animation 'Dinner' Invited to Competition

A standout work that unpacks love and breakups through a course-style meal, 'Dinner,' heads to the world’s most prestigious stage alongside director Park Ji-yeon’s 'A Journey Through the Ear'
'The Cannes of Animation'—Annecy Film Festival Showcases Korean Short Film 'Dinner'A Korean short animation received recognition for outstanding artistry on the world’s most prestigious stage. On the 27th, Korea National University of Arts (K-Arts) announced that director Jeong Hae-ji’s animated...