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Na Hong-jin on the 10-Year Obsession Behind 〈Hope〉: Part 1

Na Hong-jin on the 10-Year Obsession Behind 〈Hope〉: Part 1

“All tragedy begins with perspective. ” Director Na Hong-jin wrote that line in the director's note for 〈Hope〉. On July 15, the director's new film 〈Hope〉, invited to compete in the competition section at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, is set for release.
Ryoo Seung-ryong-Ha Ji-won-Kim Si-a ‘Bikwang’ Set for Sept. 2 Release—Launch Posters and Teaser Revealed

Ryoo Seung-ryong-Ha Ji-won-Kim Si-a ‘Bikwang’ Set for Sept. 2 Release—Launch Posters and Teaser Revealed

Top-star couple Jung-gu (Ryoo Seung-ryong) and Nam-mi (Ha Ji-won) face a breakup after Jung-gu’s daughter, Dong-ju (Kim Si-a), suddenly appears, then—eight years later—get pulled into a shocking incident as they risk everything to save Dong-ju.
The movie ‘Bikwang’ is the heartfelt family chronicle directed by Lee Ji-won, in which Jung-gu (Ryoo Seung-ryong) and Nam-mi (Ha Ji-won)—a top-star couple—split up after Jung-gu’s daughter, Dong-ju (Kim Si-a), suddenly shows up, and then eight years later, Dong-ju becomes entangled in a shocking...
‘Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub’ Chuseok is for Tazza! Confirmed for September Release, Teaser Poster & Rival Trailer Unveiled

‘Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub’ Chuseok is for Tazza! Confirmed for September Release, Teaser Poster & Rival Trailer Unveiled

Jang Tae-young (Byeon Yo-han), who thought he had it all, and Park Tae-young (No Jae-won), his best friend with the same name who took everything from him, reunite on the global gambling circuit for a fresh round of revenge.
The final installment of the Tazza series, 〈Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub〉, is a crime film in which Jang Tae-young (Byeon Yo-han)—who thought he had conquered the world through an online casino business—and Park Tae-young (No Jae-won), a best friend with the same name who stole everything from him,...
‘Kim Bu-jang’ full-AI video, 100% produced on ‘AICRON,’ a platform planned by Korea’s VFX experts

‘Kim Bu-jang’ full-AI video, 100% produced on ‘AICRON,’ a platform planned by Korea’s VFX experts

A roughly three-minute sequence showing the past of Kim Bu-jang (So Ji-seop), the protagonist and a former special agent, was entirely produced with AI.
SBS Friday-Saturday drama ‘Kim Bu-jang’ (written by Nam Dae-jung, directed by Lee Seung-young and Lee So-eun, planned by Studio S, produced by Studio S, and Fantagio) is drawing another wave of attention after adopting bold AI technology, as it has broken through 21.
BTS and Justin Bieber to Perform Together at World Cup Halftime Show for the First Time in History

BTS and Justin Bieber to Perform Together at World Cup Halftime Show for the First Time in History

BTS, Justin Bieber, Madonna and other global top-tier stars will take the stage for a massive 11-minute halftime show.
Overcoming the Super Bowl’s stronghold: Soccer history’s first-ever arrival of a ‘halftime show’The ‘2026 North America World Cup’ final, drawing the attention of the world’s 8 billion people, is evolving beyond a mere sports event into a century-defining stage for culture and the arts.
Review: ‘Hope’ Is Stunning by Design — for Better and Worse

Review: ‘Hope’ Is Stunning by Design — for Better and Worse

Few Korean films this year have arrived with expectations as high as 〈Hope〉. The film 〈Hope〉 has, true to its name, been framed as a much‑needed sign of hope for the Korean film industry and carries enormous expectations. Each of those factors has helped make the film a major draw.
Han Seok-gyu Plays a Notorious Terror Suspect in Drama 'Speaking Dead'; New Stills Released

Han Seok-gyu Plays a Notorious Terror Suspect in Drama 'Speaking Dead'; New Stills Released

Han Seok-gyu, Jung Yu-mi, Lee Hee-jun, Yeom Hye-ran, and Kim Jun-han star
The new drama 〈Speaking Dead〉 , set to premiere in the second half of this year, has unveiled six press stills that capture the series' chilling tension. The suspense thriller follows a long-buried incident colliding with the present.
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Live-Action 〈Look Back〉 to Open in South Korea in October

Hirokazu Kore-eda’s Live-Action 〈Look Back〉 to Open in South Korea in October

Live-action adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s acclaimed manga, starring Natsuki Deguchi and Aju Makita.
The live-action film 〈Look Back〉 , directed and written by acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda, will open in South Korea this October. Megabox JoongAng Co. , Ltd. , the importer and distributor, announced the release and unveiled a teaser trailer on Sept. 7.
AI Actor Tilly Noud Lands Lead in Long Film, Stokes Hollywood Backlash

AI Actor Tilly Noud Lands Lead in Long Film, Stokes Hollywood Backlash

Tilly Noud, an AI performer that drew heavy criticism from the actors’ union, will star in the new movie “Misaligned,” potentially reigniting job-market controversy in the film industry
Hollywood’s long-standing tradition has finally hit a major turning point with the arrival of a seemingly intangible “artificial intelligence actor.” Beyond a mere technical experiment or a bit part, the entertainment industry worldwide was thrown into turmoil after the first case was announced of...
[Box Office] ‘Toy Story 5’ Passes 2 Million Admissions

[Box Office] ‘Toy Story 5’ Passes 2 Million Admissions

Shin Min-a leads with ‘Eye-dongja’ at 359,000-plus viewers (32.7% share) in second; ‘Goonche’—a K-zombie tale—lands third; Timothée Chalamet’s ‘Matti Supreme’ takes fourth
Disney-Pixar’s masterpiece ‘Toy Story 5’ completely dominated the weekend theater scene in its third week of release, easily surpassing the 2 million-admissions mark.A comeback of the analog in the digital age—stealing the hearts of 2 million viewersAccording to data from the Integrated Ticketing...