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'Wangsa-nam' Tops 150B Won Box-Office…Showbox Records 176.3B Won Revenue in Q1 'No. 1 Distributor'

'Wangsa-nam' Tops 150B Won Box-Office…Showbox Records 176.3B Won Revenue in Q1 'No. 1 Distributor'

'The Man Who Lives With a King' Spurs a Surge in Korean Film Revenue to Double…Full Recovery of Theater Energy Perfectly Restores the Pre-COVID Cinema Scene
Distributor Showbox chalked up the top spot in domestic distributor revenue in the first quarter this year, riding on the back-to-back box-office surges of director Jang Hang-jun's films 'The Man Who Lives With a King' and 'If Our Love Were Real'.
| James choi
“Korean Cinema Faces Collapse Crisis” Bong Joon-ho and 581 Others Urge Withdrawal of Holdback Bill

“Korean Cinema Faces Collapse Crisis” Bong Joon-ho and 581 Others Urge Withdrawal of Holdback Bill

A survival crisis amid Netflix pressure and conglomerate dominance. Calls for extraordinary measures such as introducing a screen cap and establishing a large-scale fund.
Facing the Collapse of the Korean Film Ecosystem, Urgent Appeals from Major FilmmakersA total of 581 leading figures in the Republic of Korea film industry, led by director Bong Joon-ho, strongly warned about 'the crisis in the Korean film industry' and urged 'extraordinary countermeasures' from...
| James choi
A Different K-Teamwork Movie 'Spy Hunt' Reveals Heartfelt Viewing Points!

A Different K-Teamwork Movie 'Spy Hunt' Reveals Heartfelt Viewing Points!

‘Min-seo’, who is trying to uncover the truth behind her brother's death, and ‘Jang-su’, who is caught up in the mission to protect the country, form an unexpected alliance to catch spies.
With different purposes but united by the same goal, the mission to protect South Korea by a newbie and an old-timer, the K-teamwork movie 〈Spy Hunt〉 finally premieres today, February 25, revealing three key viewing points to enjoy the film.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Enjoy 92 Independent Films at Home... Opening of the '2025 Independent Film Library'

Enjoy 92 Independent Films at Home... Opening of the '2025 Independent Film Library'

Hosted by the Korean Film Council's Indie Ground, free screenings from February 6 for 20 days... Featuring popular works such as 〈3rd Year 2nd Semester〉
The Indie Ground, a distribution support center for independent and art films established by the Korean Film Council (Chairman Han Sang-jun), will hold the ‘2025 Independent Film Library Special Week’ from February 6 to February 25 for 20 days.
| Chua-young
[Photo&] 'Korea's Elizabeth Taylor', 'Original Femme Fatale' Actress Kim Ji-mi Passes Away at 85

[Photo&] 'Korea's Elizabeth Taylor', 'Original Femme Fatale' Actress Kim Ji-mi Passes Away at 85

Key Figure in the Korean Film Renaissance of the 1960s... Appeared in Over 700 Films
The 'legend' of the Korean film industry, veteran actress Kim Ji-mi (real name Kim Myung-ja), has passed away at the age of 85. The Korean Film Artists Association announced this news, expressing great sorrow in the film industry.
| James choi
October 2025, 'Boss' Tops Box Office.. Korean Film Council Announces 2025 October Korean Film Industry Summary

October 2025, 'Boss' Tops Box Office.. Korean Film Council Announces 2025 October Korean Film Industry Summary

Unlike the tradition of Korean blockbusters leading box office sales every Chuseok season, this year, 'mid-level comedy' has taken the top spot during the holiday box office.
The highest-grossing film in October was 〈Boss〉. The Korean Film Council (hereafter referred to as KOFIC) announced the '2025 October Korean Film Industry Summary' on the 25th. According to the announcement, the total box office revenue for October was 98. 2 billion won, with an audience count of 9.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Choi Yebin X Kim Youngjae 'Hurdle' Confirmed for Release on December 3, Heartwarming Main Trailer Unveiled!

Choi Yebin X Kim Youngjae 'Hurdle' Confirmed for Release on December 3, Heartwarming Main Trailer Unveiled!

The story of high school hurdle athlete Seoyeon (Choi Yebin) who becomes the only guardian of her father (Kim Youngjae) who suddenly collapsed due to a stroke, facing a harsh reality.
The film 〈Hurdle〉 depicts the story of a girl who becomes the only guardian of her family and faces a daily life shaken between making a living and caregiving, confirming its release on December 3 and unveiling the main trailer.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Release D-1 ‘Demon Slayer: Mugen Train’ Surpasses 800,000 Pre-Orders in Korean Theaters

Release D-1 ‘Demon Slayer: Mugen Train’ Surpasses 800,000 Pre-Orders in Korean Theaters

According to the Korean Film Council, 80,50748 tickets sold and a pre-booking rate of 81.2%... Outpacing ‘Zombie Daughter’ and ‘F1 The Movie’
With just one day before its release in Korea, the animated film ‘Demon Slayer: Mugen Train’ has surpassed 800,000 pre-orders, signaling a positive outlook for its box office performance. Despite the surrounding ‘right-wing controversy’, high pre-demand has been confirmed, drawing attention to the...
| 엔터플레이
Im Soo-jung Makes Producer Debut with 'The Second Child'..

Im Soo-jung Makes Producer Debut with 'The Second Child'.. "I Also Did the Pitching for the Korean Film Council"

"While there is artistic value, it is difficult to create original films. I wanted to contribute to bringing such films into the world."
Im Soo-jung is challenging herself in a new field.On the 29th, the YouTube channel TEO released the 101st episode of the web entertainment show 'Salon Drip 2', featuring actress Im Soo-jung as a guest. During her appearance, Im Soo-jung shared behind-the-scenes stories from her current Disney+...
| Kim Ji-yeon
KOFIC Launches! Announcement of Discount Coupon Support Project to Revitalize Theaters

KOFIC Launches! Announcement of Discount Coupon Support Project to Revitalize Theaters

Discount coupons worth 6,000 won per ticket will be issued starting July 25 after receiving applications from each theater
The Korean Film Council has initiated a support program for viewing coupons to revitalize the Korean theater industry. The Korean Film Council (hereinafter referred to as KOFIC) announced the '2025 National Movie Viewing Revitalization Support Project Notice (Discount Coupon Project)' on July 9.
| Seongchan Eol