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After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

〈A Man Living with the King〉's Yeongwol was followed by Yesan for 〈Salmokji〉. The film 〈Salmokji〉, which has already surpassed twice its break-even point, takes its motif from the 'Salmokji legend,' which is set at the Salmokji reservoir in Gwangsim-myeon, Yesan, Chungnam.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Is That a Goomba? Game-Based Films That Successfully Reinvented Themselves from Bywords for Flops

Is That a Goomba? Game-Based Films That Successfully Reinvented Themselves from Bywords for Flops

It feels like a lifetime has passed. Gone are the days when "video game adaptations" fought over 0.5 or 1-star ratings; now we live in an era where they can reliably deliver a decent average. Even Mario once went through a period when it was the epitome of a "worst movie," a reputation even fans...
| Seongchan Eol
“Life Film by Director Park Chan-wook”…Abel Ferrara Masterpiece ‘Ms. 45’ Unveils Two Intense Poster Variations

“Life Film by Director Park Chan-wook”…Abel Ferrara Masterpiece ‘Ms. 45’ Unveils Two Intense Poster Variations

A satisfying revenge thriller in which Tania, caught up in crime, steps out as a street enforcer armed with a .45-caliber handgun A dramatic artwork poster is unveiled at once, capturing the nun-style red-toned outfit and the instant the gun fires Abel Ferrara’s directorial work that made a big splash at the time of its release…Re-releases in Korean theaters on May 7
A revenge thriller that shook the world, 〈Ms. 45〉, has unveiled two powerful poster variations ahead of its Korean re-release.In the revenge thriller of Tania, who steps out as a street enforcer, 〈Ms. 45〉 tells the story of how Tania—who is inherently unable to speak—gets repeatedly dragged into...
| Seongchan Eol
BIFAN Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary, Amassing 30 Years of Korean Genre Films… Launches “Asian Genre Films 99”

BIFAN Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary, Amassing 30 Years of Korean Genre Films… Launches “Asian Genre Films 99”

The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival launches the three-year special project “Asian Genre Films 99” Selecting 33 films each year for a total of 99 to systematically survey Asia’s film landscape and genre trends Including a spotlight on 11 films directed by women… screenings and GV scheduled during the festival in July
The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival , held in July, announced on April 24 its three-year project, “Asian Genre Films 99” (Asian Genre Films 99). “Asian Genre Films 99” is a three-year project that selects 33 Korean genre films each year and introduces a total of 99 films.
| Seongchan Eol
Hou Hsiao-hsien x Tony Leung Masterpiece 'A City of Sadness' Returns in 4K…Meet It with a Premiere GV on May 5

Hou Hsiao-hsien x Tony Leung Masterpiece 'A City of Sadness' Returns in 4K…Meet It with a Premiere GV on May 5

A masterful Asian film about a family's tragedy amid Taiwan's historic turmoil, releasing in 4K on May 6 A powerful, commanding touch from director Hou Hsiao-hsien and standout performances by top actor Tony Leung One day before release, on May 5, the Premiere GV at CGV Yeongdeungpo Time Square will be hosted by CinePlay editor-in-chief Seongcheol Joo and film journalist Hwa-jeong Lee
Director Hou Hsiao-hsien's masterpiece 〈A City of Sadness〉 arrives in Korean theaters on May 6 after a recent 4K remaster.Set against Taiwan's historic upheaval, the film presents the tragedy of one family in a realistic, grounded way, and to this day continues to be widely loved for director Hou...
| Seongchan Eol
Kim Hye-yoon’s “Salmokji” Breaks 1.6 Million Viewers! Surpasses the Break-Even Point by More Than Double

Kim Hye-yoon’s “Salmokji” Breaks 1.6 Million Viewers! Surpasses the Break-Even Point by More Than Double

Holds onto No. 1 at the box office for 15 straight days… 〈Wangsa-nam〉 and other heavyweight releases are left behind as a horror craze hits
The horror film 〈Salmokji〉 has surged past the break-even point by more than double, reaching 1.6 million viewers and igniting an overwhelming horror craze across the 2026 theater scene.A strong win in just 16 days… the fastest break-even point among 2026 releasesDepicting a fierce battle of an...
| Chua-young
'Avatar' director James Cameron’s Billie Eilish… and Wim Wenders’ 'Anselm Kiefer: An Artistic Journey'—premieres of documentary films by master filmmakers

'Avatar' director James Cameron’s Billie Eilish… and Wim Wenders’ 'Anselm Kiefer: An Artistic Journey'—premieres of documentary films by master filmmakers

James Cameron’s 'Billie Eilish' 3D concert film, and Wim Wenders’ 'Anselm' documentary—masterpieces from world-class auteurs released one after another
'Avatar' director James Cameron and 'Billie Eilish'—with explosive concert footage brought to life in stunning 3D. Capturing the electrifying performance held at Co-op Live in Manchester, England, along with an in-depth behind-the-scenes interview, this film maximizes the energy of a...
| James choi
Global Hit: Nongshim Brings “Shin Ramyun as a Movie” to Jeonju International Film Festival for Its 40th Anniversary

Global Hit: Nongshim Brings “Shin Ramyun as a Movie” to Jeonju International Film Festival for Its 40th Anniversary

To mark the 40th anniversary of Shin Ramyun’s launch, two short films directed by Oh Seyeon and Kim Taeyeop will be screened… Jeonju Film Street pop-up store operations
Nongshim at the 27th Jeonju International Film Festival announced on the 22nd that it will present a short film to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the launch of the national representative ramen brand “Shin Ramyun.
| James choi
The 43rd Busan International Short Film Festival Opens on the 23rd; 6,000 Films from 124 Countries Expected

The 43rd Busan International Short Film Festival Opens on the 23rd; 6,000 Films from 124 Countries Expected

France was selected as the guest country to mark the 140th anniversary of Korea–France diplomatic relations… 60 selected competing entries from around the world screened
Where the eyes of 5,966 films from 124 countries worldwide are focused, the most prestigious short film festival in Korea, the “43rd Busan International Short Film Festival,” opens in Busan on the 23rd with an overwhelming scale. This year’s core theme is “Cinema & Lumière.
| James choi
14th Diaspora Film Festival Selects Three Acclaimed Iranian Works as Opening Films, Including “Light in the Window”

14th Diaspora Film Festival Selects Three Acclaimed Iranian Works as Opening Films, Including “Light in the Window”

Opens at Incheon’s Aegwan Theater on the 22nd of next month… Hosts Jo Min-soo and Kim Hwan to Lead the Ceremony, Along With Special Performances and More
“14th Diaspora Film Festival” will present three Iranian films selected as its opening lineup, drawing keen attention from the global film world. Director Mohammad Hormozi’s “Light in the Window”, Director Malek Eghbali’s “Like Friends, Like Deer”, and Director Amen Saraei’s “Alone in Tehran” offer...
| James choi