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'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba' X Director Lee Sang-il... Japan's Film Market Hits Record High of 2.5 Trillion Yen

'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba' X Director Lee Sang-il... Japan's Film Market Hits Record High of 2.5 Trillion Yen

Director Lee Sang-il's 'KOKUHO' Sets New Box Office Record for Live-Action Films in Japan After 22 Years
The Japanese film market achieved its highest box office revenue ever last year, thanks to the mega-hit animation 〈Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba〉 and the film 〈KOKUHO〉 directed by Korean resident Lee Sang-il. According to the Japan Film Producers Association, the total box office revenue for...
A Voice of Solidarity That Broke Through Prejudice: Shin Sugok of ‘Horoomon’

A Voice of Solidarity That Broke Through Prejudice: Shin Sugok of ‘Horoomon’

In November 2026, moviegoers will have a chance to encounter a remarkable figure on the big screen. That opportunity comes with 〈Horoomon〉, which reached Korean audiences at the 26th JEONJU International Film Festival in 2025.
Korean Cultural Center in Japan launches first Korean Film Festival in Tokyo’s Shinjuku, screening ‘Mad Dance Office,’ ‘Sunny’ and more

Korean Cultural Center in Japan launches first Korean Film Festival in Tokyo’s Shinjuku, screening ‘Mad Dance Office,’ ‘Sunny’ and more

Event that began as ‘Korean Cinema Week’ in 2001 revamped and elevated to ‘Korean Film Festival,’ running from the 14th through the 21st
A new leap forward after 26 years, a springboard for K-movies’ global expansion ‘Korean Cultural Center in Japan’ said on the 9th that it will host the first ‘Korean Film Festival’ from the 14th through the 21st at the Korean Cultural Center’s Handam Hall in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
[2026 BIFF] Ann Hui wins Camellia Award, Michelle Yeoh named Asia Filmmaker of the Year as 31st Busan International Film Festival opens

[2026 BIFF] Ann Hui wins Camellia Award, Michelle Yeoh named Asia Filmmaker of the Year as 31st Busan International Film Festival opens

The 31st Busan International Film Festival opened with a grand ceremony at the Busan Cinema Center in Haeundae, Busan, kicking off Asia's largest film festival. This year BIFF moved its opening day up by one day from Wednesday to Tuesday.
'Chiikawa' surpasses 730,000 in six days ... Nikkei analyzes secret behind craze:

'Chiikawa' surpasses 730,000 in six days ... Nikkei analyzes secret behind craze: "K-pop-style marketing"

The Japanese hit, which drew 11.33 million moviegoers at home, reached No. 2 at the box office through CJ ENM's K-pop-style marketing and its connection with younger audiences
Synergy between young people's realities and K-pop marketing The Japanese animated film 'Chiikawa: The Secret of Mermaid Island' is generating an unusually strong box-office buzz in South Korea, prompting a major Japanese media outlet to take an in-depth look at the phenomenon.
How Did They End Up With Two Names? Series Known by Different Titles at Home and Abroad

How Did They End Up With Two Names? Series Known by Different Titles at Home and Abroad

Names matter, and titles are just as important in popular entertainment. A title has to be instantly recognizable, memorable and true to the work if it is going to stick with audiences. Yet some series have ended up with two names.
[Busan International Film Festival] Grand opening draws Michelle Yeoh, Hyun Bin and other stars as 93 world premieres are unveiled

[Busan International Film Festival] Grand opening draws Michelle Yeoh, Hyun Bin and other stars as 93 world premieres are unveiled

The 10-day festival opens with 316 films from 59 countries, bringing master filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón and Michelle Yeoh to Busan; Yeoh receives the Asian Filmmaker of the Year Award
South Korea's premier film event and Asia's largest film festival, the '31st Busan International Film Festival' , opened in grand style on Oct. 6. The festival launched a 10-day cinematic journey featuring 316 films, including 93 'world premieres' being shown for the first time anywhere in the...
31st Busan International Film Festival opens today, Oct. 6, with 316 films from 59 countries over 10 days

31st Busan International Film Festival opens today, Oct. 6, with 316 films from 59 countries over 10 days

Actor Kim Min-ha will host solo; opening film is director Kim Jong-kwan’s “Day and Night Are Like Each Other”
The 31st Busan International Film Festival , Asia’s largest film festival, opens Oct. 6 with an opening ceremony that begins 10 days of events. Actor Kim Min-ha will host the ceremony solo, which will be livestreamed exclusively on Naver Chzzk at 6 p. m. on Oct. 6.
Busan International Film Festival to world-premiere 3 new Korean drama series in 'On Screen'; new projects starring Shin Min-a and Son Suk-ku make global debuts

Busan International Film Festival to world-premiere 3 new Korean drama series in 'On Screen'; new projects starring Shin Min-a and Son Suk-ku make global debuts

The festival opens Oct. 6, with 'The Remarried Empress' and other titles set for 'On Screen,' plus nine additional commercial films confirmed for the lineup
K-content's triumphant return: A star-studded battle to light up screens worldwide The 31st Busan International Film Festival, which opens Oct. 6, has announced a powerhouse lineup poised to draw the attention of movie fans around the world.
Yeon Sang-ho, Kore-eda to discuss at Toronto festival as ‘Paradise Lost’ returns for second straight year

Yeon Sang-ho, Kore-eda to discuss at Toronto festival as ‘Paradise Lost’ returns for second straight year

The two will attend TIFF Summit together on Sept. 14 to discuss IP adaptations and the global expansion of Asian cinema; ‘Paradise Lost’ and ‘Look Back’ are set for October releases in South Korea.
Two of the leading directors from South Korea and Japan will meet at North America’s largest film festival. Director 'Yeon Sang-ho', whose new film 'Paradise Lost' has been selected for the Special Presentations section of the 51st 'Toronto International Film Festival' for a second consecutive...