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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
Director Park Hoon-jung’s New Film “Sad Tropics” Wins Silver Raven at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival

Director Park Hoon-jung’s New Film “Sad Tropics” Wins Silver Raven at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival

The 44th Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival—one of the world’s top three fantastic film festivals—held a jury special award in the International Competition section The only Korean film invited to this year’s International Competition…Drawing global attention again after Sitges Action noir starring Myung-min Kim, Lee Shin-young, and Yu-rim Park…Now in final post-production, with a scheduled domestic release
Director Park Hoon-jung’s new film, “Sad Tropics,” has won the Jury Special Award, the “Silver Raven,” at the 44th Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival, one of the world’s top three fantastic film festivals.
| Seongchan Eol

"Breeze" Spin-Off Film "Jjangu" Opens April 22... Director Jang Hang-jun, the 10-Million Viewer Director, Joins for Mega Talk

A story of Jjangu’s dream of becoming an actor—starring Jung Woo—opens April 22 with director Jang Hang-jun as a special guest for the Mega Talk Starting with the 25th and 26th, then also May 1st and 2nd, they’ll visit theaters across weekends for a nonstop series of live stages, communicating directly with audiences All main cast members gather, including Jung Woo, Sin Seung-ho, Jeong Soo-jung, and Hyun Bong-sik... For the detailed schedule, check the distributor’s official SNS, etc.
The film 〈Jjangu〉 is a work that tells the untold story of the past cult hit movie 〈Breeze〉, portraying the drama of 〈Jjangu〉 as he faces endless auditions, confronts difficulties, and keeps moving forward. Ahead of its April 22 release, 〈Jjangu〉 unveiled a variety of GV schedules to be held after...
| Seongchan Eol
Korean Film Archive Marks Hong Sang-soo Director’s Debut 30th Anniversary with Curated Exhibition “Hong Sang-soo: A Retrospective of All Works—Introduction”

Korean Film Archive Marks Hong Sang-soo Director’s Debut 30th Anniversary with Curated Exhibition “Hong Sang-soo: A Retrospective of All Works—Introduction”

From May 2 to June 13, the “KOFA Cinematheque” at Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul will screen all 34 films by director Hong Sang-soo. Featuring alternating chronological and reverse-chronological screenings from his debut works to his newest releases, viewers can experience the director’s signature “variations” aesthetics. Rich supporting events include a talk with the director of the Harvard Film Archive, a cinematography master class, and conversations with the audience.
The Korean Film Archive has announced a retrospective of all works by director Hong Sang-soo.The Korean Film Archive said it will hold a special exhibition spotlighting director Hong Sang-soo’s debut 30th anniversary, titled “Hong Sang-soo: A Retrospective of All Works—Introduction,” at the KOFA...
| Seongchan Eol
‘Salmokji: Whispering Water’ Proves K-Horror’s Power—Breaks 1 Million Viewers on Day 10 of Release…Thanks Proof Photo from the Cast

‘Salmokji: Whispering Water’ Proves K-Horror’s Power—Breaks 1 Million Viewers on Day 10 of Release…Thanks Proof Photo from the Cast

A horror film starring Kim Hye-yoon that delves into strange rumors about a supposedly cursed reservoir—by the morning of the 17th, it topped 1 million cumulative viewers The cast, dressed in fun disguises as ghosts, ghoulish creatures, Chucky, and more, shares a 1-million milestone proof photo Directed by Lee Sang-min, the film delivers chilling horror inspired by real-life creepy tales and sets expectations for a long run at theaters
〈Salmokji: Whispering Water〉 proved the power of horror as it surpassed 1 million viewers. According to the Korea Box Office Information System as of the morning of April 17, the film 〈Salmokji: Whispering Water〉 surpassed 1 million viewers.
| 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
Jeong Juri Director ‘Dora’ Invited to Directors’ Fortnight at the 79th Cannes Film Festival

Jeong Juri Director ‘Dora’ Invited to Directors’ Fortnight at the 79th Cannes Film Festival

Starring Sakura Ando and Kim Do-yeon, an original narrative inspired by Freud’s ‘Dora’ case study Directors’ Fortnight Committee Chair Julien Rege praises the film as “a bold and original exploration within the context of Korean cinema”
Director Jeong Juri’s third feature film ‘Dora ’ has been officially invited to the 79th Cannes International Film Festival under Directors’ Fortnight (Quinzaine des Cinéastes). With this, Jeong has achieved the rare feat of three consecutive Cannes appearances, with every feature film—from her...
| Yangsimoh
“Renoir” director Chie Hayakawa begins her Korea visit schedule on the 23rd and meets Korean audiences…

“Renoir” director Chie Hayakawa begins her Korea visit schedule on the 23rd and meets Korean audiences…

To coincide with the film’s release on April 22, she plans to communicate directly with local audiences from Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25 After being invited about half a year ago to the 30th Busan International Film Festival in the “Window to Asian Cinema” section, she is returning to Korea An invited competition title at the 78th Cannes International Film Festival based on the director’s autobiographical memories, “Renoir”
Director Chie Hayakawa is coming to meet Korean audiences. On April 13, Director Chie Hayakawa, who directed 〈Renoir〉, announced her upcoming visit to Korea. The film opens on April 22, and the following day, from Thursday, April 23, through Saturday, April 25, she will meet with audiences.
| Seongchan Eol
Nah Hong-jin’s First New Film in 10 Years, “Hope,” Confirms North American Release with NEON, the Distributor of “Parasite”

Nah Hong-jin’s First New Film in 10 Years, “Hope,” Confirms North American Release with NEON, the Distributor of “Parasite”

Following an invitation to the 79th Cannes International Film Festival’s International Competition section, it signs a partnership with global distributor NEON Chosen by NEON, which distributed six consecutive films that won the Palme d’Or—including “Parasite”—it proves it’s a highly anticipated global release A lavish cast including Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, and Michael Fassbender... After its debut at Cannes, it lands in Korean theaters this summer
〈Hope〉 has confirmed its North American release after making its way to the Cannes Film Festival, signaling its global comeback.Director Nah Hong-jin’s new film 〈Hope〉 tells the story of Beom-seok, the director of the Hope Port office in the Demilitarized Zone, who hears from local youths that a...
| Seongchan Eol