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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
Na Hyun-woo: 'A Piece of Rockfish, the Taste of the Universe' is a work I'll never forget

Na Hyun-woo: 'A Piece of Rockfish, the Taste of the Universe' is a work I'll never forget

※ The interview with 〈Dear Evan Hansen〉 and 〈How to Love in a Big City〉 actor Na Hyun-woo continues in Part 1. Turning to film: you have said you long dreamed of becoming a screen actor, and you called recent projects meaningful challenges. Two that stand out are 〈Pilot〉 (2024) and 〈1 Seung〉 (2024).
| Joo Seong-cheol
[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
[Photos] ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2’ takes a completely different path from first season; Netflix release set for the 20th after creators visit Korea for premiere screening

[Photos] ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2’ takes a completely different path from first season; Netflix release set for the 20th after creators visit Korea for premiere screening

CD Projekt Red and TRIGGER adopt a new ensemble drama told from multiple perspectives, blending a 1990s cel-animation sensibility with a story about family
An original story told from an entirely new perspective Netflix's original animated series 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2' will debut exclusively worldwide on the 20th with an entirely new original story that breaks from the narrative of its predecessor.
| James choi
A Chiikawa Novice’s Verdict: 〈Chiikawa the Movie〉 Is 000

A Chiikawa Novice’s Verdict: 〈Chiikawa the Movie〉 Is 000

A Chiikawa frenzy has swept theaters. Since opening Sept. 30, 〈Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island〉 has drawn 1. 41 million viewers through Oct. 14. For a reporter who had known Chiikawa only as a character brand — a self-described "Chiikawa novice" — the film was not exactly a must-see.
| Seongchan Eol
[2026 BIFF] Lee Chang-dong, Jeon Do-yeon, Seol Kyung-gu, Jo In-sung and Cho Yeo-jeong on 〈Possible Love〉: 'The Moon Shines Equally on Everyone'

[2026 BIFF] Lee Chang-dong, Jeon Do-yeon, Seol Kyung-gu, Jo In-sung and Cho Yeo-jeong on 〈Possible Love〉: 'The Moon Shines Equally on Everyone'

Director Lee Chang-dong’s first film in eight years, 〈Possible Love〉, was shown at the 31st Busan International Film Festival . Invited to the Icon section, the film met domestic film festival audiences for the first time after becoming the first Korean film to win the Grand Jury Prize at the 83rd...
| Kim Ji-yeon
[Interview] Lee Joon-hyuk on the comfort of 〈Even the Lottery Winner Goes to Work〉 for office workers

[Interview] Lee Joon-hyuk on the comfort of 〈Even the Lottery Winner Goes to Work〉 for office workers

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In an era flooded with the meme "I'm quitting my job," the recently concluded Tving original 〈Even the Lottery Winner Goes to Work〉 pushes against that current. The series argues that quitting isn't the only answer, telling its story through Gong Eun-tae (Lee Joon-hyuk), an office worker who wins 1.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Figure skater Cha Jun-hwan returns to acting after 18 years? TVING sitcom 'Palace Land' marks first leading role

Figure skater Cha Jun-hwan returns to acting after 18 years? TVING sitcom 'Palace Land' marks first leading role

Amusement park sitcom completes its young cast with Woo Da-bi, Lee Jae-won and others
Figure skating star steps in front of a new camera Cha Jun-hwan, South Korea's leading men's singles figure skater, is stepping off the ice and before the public as an actor. TVING officially announced that it will release its original sitcom 'Palace Land', starring Cha Jun-hwan, next year.
| James choi
[Photos] Nam Ji-hyun puts bold spin on sex-toy rom-com ‘Let Me Tremble,’ premiering Oct. 15

[Photos] Nam Ji-hyun puts bold spin on sex-toy rom-com ‘Let Me Tremble,’ premiering Oct. 15

Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jae-young reunite as romantic leads after eight years in a striking coming-of-age story about the eldest daughter of a conservative, traditional family
A universal romance beyond its provocative premise, with richly drawn characters The series borrows a bold premise, but at its core lies a deeply familiar emotional story between a man and a woman. Actress Nam Ji-hyun uses the unusual device of “sex toys” to tap into emotions audiences can relate...
| 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