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Han Suk-kyu Thriller “Speaking Dead” Breaks Through Controversy and Is Released in the Second Half for the First Time in Five Years

Han Suk-kyu Thriller “Speaking Dead” Breaks Through Controversy and Is Released in the Second Half for the First Time in Five Years

“Speaking Dead,” the Han Suk-kyu-led project that was halted mid-production amid controversy over its source material, will finally be unveiled after a five-year wait following an eight-episode re-edit.
Master actor Han Suk-kyu transforms into a forensic pathologist in the mystery thriller drama Speaking Dead, finally breaking a long silence of no less than five years.An overwhelming comeback in an eight-episode format that cleared the wave of controversy—while the world is already paying...
IU and Byeon Woo-seok’s “The Crown Princess/Grand Prince’s Wife of the 21st Century” Premieres April 10

IU and Byeon Woo-seok’s “The Crown Princess/Grand Prince’s Wife of the 21st Century” Premieres April 10

Production press conference held on the 6th; a long-awaited reunion in 10 years after “Scarlet Heart: Ryeo,” igniting big buzz A romance set against a constitutional monarchy backdrop in the 21st century… IU, the daughter-in-law-to-be from a chaebol family who is treated as an ordinary person, and Byeon Woo-seok as the fated prince share the screen Director Park Jun-hwa: “IU and Byeon Woo-seok—they have the look of a perfect king and queen… Their visuals and acting are both uniquely outstanding”
IU and Byeon Woo-seok, starring in the lead roles, have officially announced their arrival with one of the most eagerly awaited productions of the first half of 2026, MBC’s new Friday-Saturday drama “The Crown Princess of the 21st Century”.
Wanna One Reunites After 7 Years... New Mnet Reality Show to Be Released in the First Half of the Year

Wanna One Reunites After 7 Years... New Mnet Reality Show to Be Released in the First Half of the Year

First Complete Group Project Since Official Activities Ended in 2019... Reunion News Arrives Like a 'Spring Breeze'
The group Wanna One is taking the first step towards an official reunion that fans have long wished for, ahead of their 9th anniversary. An Mnet representative stated that after much consideration, the members of Wanna One decided to create new reality content that was greatly loved during their...
Meeting Director Kristen Stewart, 'The Chronology of Water' Teaser Poster Released

Meeting Director Kristen Stewart, 'The Chronology of Water' Teaser Poster Released

Scheduled for release in South Korea in the first half of 2026
Actress Kristen Stewart's directorial debut 〈The Chronology of Water〉 is set to land in South Korea in 2026. 〈The Chronology of Water〉 was invited to the 'Un Certain Regard' section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, and it has garnered much anticipation as a work directed by Kristen Stewart.
Jang Hyuk, Jo Bok-rae, Song Jae-hee, Moon Joo-yeon, 'Apartment: The World of Ripley' Set to Release in the First Half of 2026!

Jang Hyuk, Jo Bok-rae, Song Jae-hee, Moon Joo-yeon, 'Apartment: The World of Ripley' Set to Release in the First Half of 2026!

An interactive cinema project designed for the audience to enter the boy's memories, find the true culprit, and choose the truth, directed by Chae Soo-ung.
The film 〈Apartment: The World of Ripley〉 is gaining attention as a movie that will change the paradigm of theaters, with its release confirmed for the first half of 2026 and an intriguing cast announced. 〈Apartment: The World of Ripley〉 is an interactive thriller film set in 2080, where the 'mind...
[Jusungcheol’s Locker] Odyssey’s one-eyed giant Cyclops and Ray Harryhausen’s “The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad”

[Jusungcheol’s Locker] Odyssey’s one-eyed giant Cyclops and Ray Harryhausen’s “The Seventh Voyage of Sinbad”

I can’t help getting captivated by the objects in movies. I find myself in deep thought about why, of all things, the director, cinematographer, production designer, or even the actors would put that item in front of the camera. “Jusungcheol’s Locker” is a record of the film objects that have landed gently on my eyes.
One of the most striking scenes in 〈Odyssey〉 is the one-eyed giant Cyclops that Odysseus and his group encounter in a cave they enter after chasing a ram. With his enormous body blocking the cave like a huge boulder, he devours the humans inside two at a time each day, then sleeps.
‘Love’s Hatchuping: The Legend of the Whale Jewel’ Opens Tomorrow, Tops Reservations Among Korean Films

‘Love’s Hatchuping: The Legend of the Whale Jewel’ Opens Tomorrow, Tops Reservations Among Korean Films

Surpasses 87,000 advance tickets a day before release, eclipsing the previous opening-day morning record of 81,577
One day before its release, the animated film 〈Love's Hatchuping: The Legend of the Whale Jewel〉 had sold more than 87,000 tickets in advance, pointing to a strong box-office debut. The distributor said on Aug. 4 that advance ticket sales had surpassed 87,000.
[Interview] “Not releasing this video is a bigger sin.” What should we have done? Director Tomoaki Fujino ②

[Interview] “Not releasing this video is a bigger sin.” What should we have done? Director Tomoaki Fujino ②

When her older sister develops symptoms of schizophrenia, her parents choose to put a lock on the front door instead of taking her to a hospital. Unable to look away, the younger brother picks up a camera and steps into that silence.
Because they could not obtain the family’s consent, ethical questions about the film’s release inevitably follow. ​You asked a really important question. There are ethical issues, of course. In fact, we released it without getting permission or even understanding from any member of the family.
[Interview] “It’s a bigger sin not to release this video.” How should it have been handled? Director Tomoaki Fujino ①

[Interview] “It’s a bigger sin not to release this video.” How should it have been handled? Director Tomoaki Fujino ①

When it was released in Japan, the film posed pointed questions about families with disabled relatives and issues of caregiving, and interest continues as it opened in South Korea on the 29th of last month.
There’s a film that has sparked buzz on every front, from the source material—an older sister’s schizophrenia and the parents’ confinement of her—to the production of a private documentary recorded by the family, and to the theater release format despite the absence of IPTV, VOD, OTT, and other...
‘Squid Game’ Season 1, 2, 3 followed by ‘Teach You a Lesson’ lands in the Netflix all-time top 10 most popular series list

‘Squid Game’ Season 1, 2, 3 followed by ‘Teach You a Lesson’ lands in the Netflix all-time top 10 most popular series list

Netflix series 〈Teach You a Lesson〉 ranks No. 10 on Netflix’s all-time top 10 most popular series (non-English).
A Netflix series 〈Teach You a Lesson〉 that depicts the unyielding efforts of the Office for Protection of Teachers’ Authority, which stands with victims and sets schools back on track, has, within just eight weeks of release, logged a total of 60.