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[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] Zombie Things That Don’t Flinch Even When Shot: Korea’s First Zombie Film, “Kwe-si” (1981)

[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] Zombie Things That Don’t Flinch Even When Shot: Korea’s First Zombie Film, “Kwe-si” (1981)

I can’t help but fixate on the objects in the movies. I find myself getting deeply lost in thought about why—of all things—this director, cinematographer, art director, or even the actor, placed that item in front of the camera. “Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker” is a record of the objects in films that landed on my eyes with a light, delicate stomp.
〈Gun-chae〉surpassed 3 million viewers in just 10 days. According to the Korean Film Commission’s integrated computer network, it reached the 3 million mark on May 30, its 10th day after release, four days earlier than 〈King and the Man〉, which drew 16 million viewers.
| Joo Seong-cheol
A Win in 10 Days Shatters Records, Surpassing 3 Million Tickets and Changing the Paradigm for Korea’s Zombie Genre With “Gun-chae”

A Win in 10 Days Shatters Records, Surpassing 3 Million Tickets and Changing the Paradigm for Korea’s Zombie Genre With “Gun-chae”

Yeon Sang-ho’s latest film, “Gun-chae,” hits the break-even point at the fastest pace of the year, underscoring the box-office power of a Cannes Film Festival invitee.
A Win in 10 Days Signals an Overwhelming Hit for “Gun-chae,” the Film That Changes the Paradigm for Korea’s Zombie GenreThe hit formula for Korea’s zombie blockbuster has been rewritten. Director Yeon Sang-ho’s new film “Gun-chae” surged to an early break-even moment by drawing more than 3.
| James choi
[Holiday Box Office] Jun Ji-hyun X Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Swarm’ Surpasses 2 Million Admissions…Beats the Pace of ‘The King and the Man’

[Holiday Box Office] Jun Ji-hyun X Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Swarm’ Surpasses 2 Million Admissions…Beats the Pace of ‘The King and the Man’

Within 5 days of release, during the Buddha’s Birthday holiday, the theaters are dominated at a sprint; tickets for the action-stuffed ‘Wild Thing’ starring Kang Dong-won are in 2nd place as it charges hard
The evolution of a K-zombie thriller that takes over theaters, ‘Swarm’ sparks box-office surgeSouth Korea’s screens have been fully taken over. During the Buddha’s Birthday holiday, the film that instantly reshaped the theater landscape was Director Yeon Sang-ho’s ambitious work ‘Swarm’.
| James choi
[Weekend Theater Scene] Jun Ji-hyun and Yeon Sang-ho’s “Gun-gage” Surpasses 200,000 on Release Day…Top Box Office Hit of the Year

[Weekend Theater Scene] Jun Ji-hyun and Yeon Sang-ho’s “Gun-gage” Surpasses 200,000 on Release Day…Top Box Office Hit of the Year

Advance ticket sales near 50% and signal domination of the weekend theater circuit…Amid strong praise for the “evolved zombie” concept, it takes No. 1 at the box office
“Gun-gage,” which sets a new best opening record of the year, reshapes the theater landscapeThe overwhelming synergy between director “Yeon Sang-ho” and actress “Jun Ji-hyun” kicks off the box-office surgeThe zombie film “Gun-gage,” which opens a new chapter for Korean-style zombie stories, has...
| James choi
[Photo&] Yeon Sang-ho’s New Work ‘Swarm’ Earns High Praise at Cannes…The Joy of Cannes, the Return of a Master, and Park Chan-wook’s Embrace, Birth of an ‘Evolved Zombie’

[Photo&] Yeon Sang-ho’s New Work ‘Swarm’ Earns High Praise at Cannes…The Joy of Cannes, the Return of a Master, and Park Chan-wook’s Embrace, Birth of an ‘Evolved Zombie’

‘Swarm,’ Yeon Sang-ho’s new film that heated up the Cannes Film Festival. An evolutionary zombie creature that combines AI and collective intelligence, starring Jun Ji-hyun and Ji Chang-wook
[A Master’s Return That Captivated Global Film Circles]‘Train to Busan’ after 10 years, South Korea’s genre-master ‘Yeon Sang-ho’ has once again placed himself at the center of the worldwide film scene with his new work ‘Swarm’.
| James choi
Netflix Effect! From Life Beyond the Screen to Culture and the Economy… $325 Billion in Value for the Global Economy!

Netflix Effect! From Life Beyond the Screen to Culture and the Economy… $325 Billion in Value for the Global Economy!

Netflix has released the “Netflix Effect,” highlighting the impact its content has had on industries worldwide over the past 10 years—from viewers’ everyday lives to the creative ecosystem.
Netflix has released the “Netflix Effect,” spotlighting the economic, cultural, and social impact its content has had worldwide over the past 10 years—from viewers’ daily lives to the creative ecosystem, local communities, and the broader industries.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Jeon Ji-hyun x Gu Kyo-hwan x Ji Chang-wook Unite for Yeon Sang-ho’s New Work, “Gunche”… Vogue Korea May Issue Photo Shoot Released!

Jeon Ji-hyun x Gu Kyo-hwan x Ji Chang-wook Unite for Yeon Sang-ho’s New Work, “Gunche”… Vogue Korea May Issue Photo Shoot Released!

A once-in-a-lifetime ensemble featuring Shin Hyun-bin, Kim Shin-rok, and Go Soo… First up, an overwhelming display of charisma through the photo shoot
Yeon Sang-ho’s new film 〈GUNCHE〉 has revealed a Vogue Korea May issue photo shoot featuring the intense energy of the stars who burst onto the screen.From Jeon Ji-hyun to Go Soo… Tight tension within a restrained atmosphereThis photo shoot artfully unpacks the tension of the movie, set inside a...
| Chua-young
‘Hope’ by Na Hong-jin Enters Cannes Competition…Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Colony’ and Jun Ji-hyun’s Return Film Invited to the Non-Competition Midnight Screening

‘Hope’ by Na Hong-jin Enters Cannes Competition…Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Colony’ and Jun Ji-hyun’s Return Film Invited to the Non-Competition Midnight Screening

Korean Films Set Sights on the Palme d’Or for the First Time in Four Years…Park Chan-wook First to Serve as Jury Chair, and Jun Ji-hyun’s Return Project Added to the Good News
A Glorious Comeback for Korean Cinema, Taking Over the 79th ‘Cannes Film Festival’Korea’s film industry sent a triumphant signal at the 79th ‘Cannes Film Festival’, marking a spectacular return. It erased last year’s painful slump—when not a single invited title made it—in the ‘Competition...
| James choi
April 2 Release 'The Ultimate Duo' Jung Ga-ram, Influencer Rookie Detective 'Jung-ho' Unleashes Full Charm!

April 2 Release 'The Ultimate Duo' Jung Ga-ram, Influencer Rookie Detective 'Jung-ho' Unleashes Full Charm!

The last chance in life comes to detective 'Jae-hyuk', who has been demoted to a rural area! He teams up with rookie detective 'Jung-ho' to catch the real culprit of a murder case.
Actor Jung Ga-ram showcases a new charm through 〈The Ultimate Duo〉. 〈The Ultimate Duo〉 is the last chance in life for detective 'Jae-hyuk', who has been demoted to a rural area! The story unfolds as he heads to Seoul with rookie detective 'Jung-ho' to catch the real culprit of a murder case...
| Joo Seong-cheol
‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc’ Surpasses 5.5 Million, Will It Become This Year’s Highest-Grossing Film?

‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc’ Surpasses 5.5 Million, Will It Become This Year’s Highest-Grossing Film?

Expected to surpass this year’s highest-grossing film, 〈Zombie Daughter〉 (5.63 million) and become the number one in the all-time box office ranking for Japanese animation in Korea, surpassing 〈Suzume’s Locking Up the Door〉 (5.58 million).
〈Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Arc〉 has surpassed 5. 5 million viewers, entering the countdown for the number one spot in the overall box office for 2025, as well as the all-time box office ranking for Japanese animation.
| Joo Seong-cheol