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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
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
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
China’s Beijing Film Festival drastically cuts back Korean films… Why the cancellation?

China’s Beijing Film Festival drastically cuts back Korean films… Why the cancellation?

A planned screening of the anticipated title “The World’s Owner” was abruptly canceled… only one “Classic” invited, raising concerns about selective access
A tightly shut gate, “Beijing International Film Festival” and the removed “Korean Film”While “Beijing International Film Festival”, China’s biggest film festival, kicked off with pomp, “Korean Film” had far too few slots.
| James choi

"The King’s Warden" Steadies Its Momentum, Surpassing 16 Million Moviegoers in 61 Days—Chasing the #2 All-Time Spot

"The King’s Warden," starring Yoo Hae-jin and Park Ji-hoon, has broken the cumulative 16.09 million mark as of April 5, setting a new record Director Jang Hang-jun delivers his personal best box-office performance and firmly settles into the #3 spot in the all-time Korean film box office With just a 170,000-audience gap separating it from the all-time #2 film "Extreme Job," all eyes are on whether it can reclaim the second-place position while the "10 Million" craze continues
〈The King's Warden〉 has surpassed 16 million viewers. According to the Integrated Ticketing Network for Movie Theater Admissions, 〈The King's Warden〉 drew 94,406 viewers on April 5, bringing its cumulative audience count to 16. 09 million.
| Seongchan Eol
Yum Hye-ran Sings Requiem Track “Friend”… Music Video for “My Name Is” Released

Yum Hye-ran Sings Requiem Track “Friend”… Music Video for “My Name Is” Released

New work by Director Jeong Ji-young, a teaser for a 5-minute ending credit featuring 10,000 citizen supporters… In theaters April 15
This spring, Director Jeong Ji-young’s new film, 〈My Name Is〉, is set to deliver a heavy, resonant impact at theaters. The film has released the music video for “Friend,” featuring lead actress Yum Hye-ran’s voice.
| Chua-young
[Film Festival Update] 1,444 Record Submissions for the 2026 Chuncheon Film Festival, Opening June 25

[Film Festival Update] 1,444 Record Submissions for the 2026 Chuncheon Film Festival, Opening June 25

A wide range of genres—including documentaries and experimental films—are submitted in large numbers, quickly establishing the festival as a major platform for the independent film scene. The works selected for the main competition will be announced on the 30th.
A record-high number of submissions—1,444 titles—spotlighting the festival as a core hub for independent films, “2026 Chuncheon Film Festival”From June 25 to 28, “2026 Chuncheon Film Festival” will kick off in and around Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, with a grand opening.
| James choi
Park Chan-wook Appointed Jury Chair of the 79th Cannes Film Festival...

Park Chan-wook Appointed Jury Chair of the 79th Cannes Film Festival... "I Believe in the Power of Films that Create Solidarity"

First Korean to Judge the Palme d'Or... Cannes Organizers Say "Will Provide Unforgettable Moments in Modern Cinema"
Film director Park Chan-wook has been appointed as the jury chair for the competition section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, as reported by major foreign news outlets such as AP and AFP on the 25th .Director Park will lead the official jury that decides the winner of the Palme d'Or, the highest...
| 김지민
[Photo &] Berlin International Film Festival Kicks Off Today with Glamour... Four Korean Films Including Hong Sang-soo and Jeong Ji-young Set to Premiere

[Photo &] Berlin International Film Festival Kicks Off Today with Glamour... Four Korean Films Including Hong Sang-soo and Jeong Ji-young Set to Premiere

Michelle Yeoh Receives Honorary Golden Bear Award; Opening Film 'No Good Men'... Live Broadcast on YouTube Channel
76th Berlin International Film Festival will grandly open on February 12 in Berlin, Germany. This year, the festival is drawing attention from domestic and international film fans with the participation of world-renowned masters and a total of four Korean films invited.
| James choi
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