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A Story That Began With a Piece Written by Director Yeon Sang-ho’s Mother? Behind the Scenes of ‘Paradise Lost’

A Story That Began With a Piece Written by Director Yeon Sang-ho’s Mother? Behind the Scenes of ‘Paradise Lost’

Director Yeon Sang-ho has found success again with a low-budget project following 〈The Ugly〉. His new film, 〈Paradise Lost〉, opened on October 21. The psychological thriller begins when Ryu Seon-woo (Bae Hyun-sung), a son thought to be dead, miraculously returns to his mother, Ryu So-young (Kim...
| Kim Ji-yeon
Sung Joon, Chuu and Swings’ “Wild Eyes: The Woman of the Prince” Heads to Theaters for Exclusive Lotte Cinema Release Nov. 18

Sung Joon, Chuu and Swings’ “Wild Eyes: The Woman of the Prince” Heads to Theaters for Exclusive Lotte Cinema Release Nov. 18

Lezhin Snack short drama reimagined as a theatrical film directed by Jo Ba-reun; release poster unveiled
Lezhin Snack original short drama 〈Wild Eyes: The Woman of the Prince〉 (directed by Jo Ba-reun) has confirmed an exclusive Nov. 18 release at Lotte Cinema and unveiled its release poster on the 27th. Lezhin Entertainment and Film Company Up produced the film, with Kidari Studio distributing and...
| Kim Ji-yeon
Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Lost Paradise’ sells to 118 countries, a box-office triumph on a $500 million-won budget; recoups net production costs before release

Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Lost Paradise’ sells to 118 countries, a box-office triumph on a $500 million-won budget; recoups net production costs before release

Invited to the Hawaii International Film Festival on the 21st; opens in South Korean theaters
A new film from Yeon Sang-ho, the director who has helped drive the global rise of Korean content, has set a new milestone for the Korean film industry, selling to 118 countries worldwide before its release. According to distributor CJ ENM on the 19th, proceeds from overseas sales alone have...
| James choi
[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
[First Reaction] 'Still Radiant' Cineplay Reporter Ratings

[First Reaction] 'Still Radiant' Cineplay Reporter Ratings

[First Reaction] Marking 65 years in acting, beloved actress Kim Hye-ja makes a radiant return. 〈Still Radiant〉 opens Oct. 21. 〈Still Radiant〉 follows Sun-ok, who reunites after 60 years with the best friend who shared the most radiant moments of her life.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon-ho, Jang Hang-jun, Yoon Ga-eun and 27 other film directors publish debut essay 『My First Action』!

Park Chan-wook, Bong Joon-ho, Jang Hang-jun, Yoon Ga-eun and 27 other film directors publish debut essay 『My First Action』!

Featuring the voices of directors affiliated with the Directors Guild of Korea (DGK), the 2014 book 『The Moment of Debut』 has been revised and expanded and published in two volumes, 1 and 2.』
A nonfiction essay vividly recounting the hard-fought debut journeys of 31 leading directors shaping South Korean cinema, 『My First Action』 (jointly planned by the Directors Guild of Korea and CinePlay), has been published.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Review: 〈Silnakwon〉 Pits a Mother Against an AI-Era Mystery When Her Son Returns After 9 Years

Review: 〈Silnakwon〉 Pits a Mother Against an AI-Era Mystery When Her Son Returns After 9 Years

Director Yeon Sang-ho, a filmmaker often credited with expanding the range and commercial success of Korean cinema, tackles a story rooted in the anxieties of the AI age in 〈Silnakwon〉. The film, which screened for audiences at the 51st Toronto International Film Festival and the 31st Busan...
| Seongchan Eol
'100 Days of Lies' Opens at 5.3% as Assassination Thriller Shakes 1932 Gyeongseong

'100 Days of Lies' Opens at 5.3% as Assassination Thriller Shakes 1932 Gyeongseong

tvN's 20th anniversary special premieres with a three-language battle of wits between pickpocket Lee Ga-kyung and Sato Hideo, the adopted son of the director-general of political affairs
Period drama opens new horizons with immersive characters and dynamic direction Set in Gyeongseong in 1932, during Japan's colonial rule, the period drama '100 Days of Lies' got off to a strong start, drawing viewers' attention.
| James choi
[Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)] Yeon Sang-ho on his AI thriller ‘Paradise Lost,’ made for 500 million won in 14 shooting days: “I make a living thanks to the three awards”

[Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)] Yeon Sang-ho on his AI thriller ‘Paradise Lost,’ made for 500 million won in 14 shooting days: “I make a living thanks to the three awards”

A reunion 15 years after ‘The King of Pigs’ won three awards, this mystery starring Kim Hyun-joo and Bae Hyun-sung opens on the 21st
'Yeon Sang-ho' has returned to the 31st 'Busan International Film Festival' with his new film 'Paradise Lost'. Fifteen years ago, he made a major mark on the film industry with the animated film 'The King of Pigs', which won three awards.
| James choi
'Solo Leveling' reveals additional cast including Han So-hee, Kang You-seok, Sung Joon, Lee Sung-min and Jung Ji-hoon!

'Solo Leveling' reveals additional cast including Han So-hee, Kang You-seok, Sung Joon, Lee Sung-min and Jung Ji-hoon!

The story follows Sung Jin-woo (Byun Woo-seok), an E-rank hunter considered the weakest among the hunters who protect the real world, as he levels up into the strongest hunter capable of saving the world.
The Netflix series 〈Solo Leveling〉 follows Sung Jin-woo, an E-rank hunter considered the weakest among the hunters who protect the real world from monsters beyond the gates, as he awakens in the face of death and levels up into the strongest hunter capable of saving the world.
| Joo Seong-cheol