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[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
[Photo&] Yoo Hae-jin and the ‘Assassins’ … Turning a Gunshot Into the Truth Behind the Plot — The Production Report Meeting for “The Assassins”

[Photo&] Yoo Hae-jin and the ‘Assassins’ … Turning a Gunshot Into the Truth Behind the Plot — The Production Report Meeting for “The Assassins”

Director Heo Jin-ho’s 10-year mystery pursuit drama tracks down the truth … Hae-il Park and Min-ho Lee join the cast to recreate the 1970s in full
‘The Assassins’ First-Ever Film Adaptation in South Korea … The Hidden Truth of August 15, 1974 Fact Check With Yoo Hae-jin and Hae-il Park, Releasing on Chuseok After a Decade in the Making On August 15, 1974, a turning point in modern South Korean history is finally brought to the screen.
| James choi
[Photos] Young Korean Directors Who Lit Up Cannes…Jin Misong Wins Second Prize, Wonjeong Choi Makes New History

[Photos] Young Korean Directors Who Lit Up Cannes…Jin Misong Wins Second Prize, Wonjeong Choi Makes New History

'Silent Voices' takes Jin Misong the Second Prize in Cannes…A major milestone as Wonjeong Choi lands the first invitation for a Korean animation, with the ambitions of the next generation of masters
At the 79th Cannes International Film Festival, director 'Jin Misong' captured the second prize in the short film category of 'La Cinéf' , showing an overwhelming presence on the global stage. The win is expected to be more than just an honor—it is poised to become a strong stepping stone toward...
| James choi
[Photo &] 'Premiere Scene & Stills' Yoo Hae-jin and Park Ji-hoon in 'The King’s Affection', the Power of Casting that Came Out of History Books

[Photo &] 'Premiere Scene & Stills' Yoo Hae-jin and Park Ji-hoon in 'The King’s Affection', the Power of Casting that Came Out of History Books

The Exiled King Park Ji-hoon and Village Chief Yoo Hae-jin, the Hidden Story of Cheongnyeongpo in 1457… Director Jang Hang-jun's New Work
Director Jang Hang-jun's new film 'The King’s Affection' (hereafter 'The King’s Affection') is drawing attention with its casting that perfectly recreates historical figures and the atmosphere on set. Yoo Hae-jin and Park Ji-hoon star in this work, which depicts the story of King Danjong and his...
| James choi
SBS to Broadcast Memorial Documentary for the Late Ahn Seong-ki Tonight (9th)... Revealing Behind-the-Scenes of 'Birth' During His Battle with Blood Cancer

SBS to Broadcast Memorial Documentary for the Late Ahn Seong-ki Tonight (9th)... Revealing Behind-the-Scenes of 'Birth' During His Battle with Blood Cancer

Narration by Han Ye-ri... Highlighting 69 Years of Acting Life 'The Person Who Was Always There'
SBS announced that it will air a memorial special documentary highlighting the 69-year acting life of national actor Ahn Seong-ki, titled 〈The Person Who Was Always There, Actor Ahn Seong-ki〉, on the 9th at 8:50 PM.
| 김지민
Government Posthumously Awards Gold Crown Cultural Medal to the Late Ahn Sung-ki...

Government Posthumously Awards Gold Crown Cultural Medal to the Late Ahn Sung-ki... "A Symbolic Figure of Korean Cinema"

Minister of Culture Visits the Mourning Place to Present the Award Personally
The government of the Republic of Korea posthumously awarded the Gold Crown Cultural Medal (1st class), the highest honor in the field of popular culture and arts, to the late 'national actor' Ahn Sung-ki, who passed away on the 5th.
| 김지민
【Korea Box Office】 'Zootopia 2' Takes the Top Spot in Korean Theaters in 2025... A First in Disney Animation History

【Korea Box Office】 'Zootopia 2' Takes the Top Spot in Korean Theaters in 2025... A First in Disney Animation History

Surpassing 5.69 million viewers in just 23 days... Claims the top spot over 'Demon Slayer' and 'Zombie Daughter' with a record of 'Annual Overall No. 1' that even 'Frozen 2' couldn't achieve... Nick & Judy Captivated Korean Audiences with Global Earnings Surpassing $1.1 Billion... Dominating Worldwide Box Office Revenue as the Clear Leader
Disney's duo Nick and Judy have finally conquered the Korean box office. The movie 'Zootopia 2' has risen to the throne of the 2025 South Korean box office, surpassing all fierce competitors. This marks the first record in the history of Disney animation that even the 'Frozen' series could not...
| Yangsimoh
Korean Film Archive Holds 'Film and Space: Brazil' Exhibition

Korean Film Archive Holds 'Film and Space: Brazil' Exhibition

This exhibition allows visitors to travel through Brazil via film, providing an opportunity to reflect on the history of Brazilian cinema.
The Korean Film Archive (hereafter referred to as 'the Archive') will hold the 'Film and Space: Brazil' exhibition from November 18 to December 31 at the Cinematheque KOFA (located in Sangam-dong). This exhibition will showcase over 30 high-quality works set primarily in Brazil.
| Joo Seong-cheol
[New Film] BIFAN Double Winner 'Leviticus': A Monster Wearing a Lover’s Face… 88 Minutes of Suffocating Taboos, Opening in Theaters on the 21st

[New Film] BIFAN Double Winner 'Leviticus': A Monster Wearing a Lover’s Face… 88 Minutes of Suffocating Taboos, Opening in Theaters on the 21st

A Tragic Horror Born of Religious Oppression Leviticus 18:22 in the Bible states, "You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination. " Historically, 'homosexuality' has long been treated as a social taboo and a sin, and at times has been subjected to forced 'healing rituals'.
| James choi
Six Masterpieces Left by Late Ahn Sung-ki Draw Crowds, Stirring Deep Longing: “An Actor Who Was Always Kind”

Six Masterpieces Left by Late Ahn Sung-ki Draw Crowds, Stirring Deep Longing: “An Actor Who Was Always Kind”

Busan International Film Festival’s 31st edition concludes tribute program; special exhibition runs through Dec. 27
A special program honoring beloved veteran actor “Ahn Sung-ki,” who died in January this year, concluded successfully at the 31st “Busan International Film Festival.” Film fans from across generations continued to fill screenings, pushing “seat occupancy above 90%” and underscoring the public’s...
| James choi