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〈Hana Korea〉 tells one of Korean cinema’s most familiar stories in one of its most unfamiliar forms: a film by a Danish director, set in Seoul, about a North Korean defector. At times it unfolds like a Scandinavian film, yet its setting and faces are unmistakably Seoul, with Kim Min‑ha at the...

[First Reactions]The South Korea–Denmark co-production 〈HANA KOREA〉 opens July 8. Inspired by a true story, the artbuster follows Hye-seon , a North Korean defector trying to push forward in an unfamiliar life. Cineplay reporter Kim Ji Yeon shares her review from the press screening.

The South Korea–Denmark co-production 〈Hana Korea〉 will open July 8 and has unveiled its main trailer. 〈Hana Korea〉 is a drama inspired by a true story that follows Hye-seon (Kim Min-ha), a woman who fled North Korea, as she pushes forward in an unfamiliar life.

Jo In-sung stated that he studies 'how not to act'. With 27 years of acting experience, Jo In-sung still contemplates his purpose. He constantly questions his usefulness and self-censors. The actor Jo In-sung, who has built a strong image, said he is rather learning 'how to let go'.

Winter, an animation perfectly suited for this winter that seeps into the skin, is coming to theaters. Kim Bo-sol's 〈Square〉 received the Jury's Special Award in the Contrechamp section at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival last June, surprising the film industry.

Cineplay Reporter Lee Hwa-jungThe back streets near Jongno 3-ga and Nakwon Arcade have long been known to the LGBTQ+ community. Long before the trendy cafes and restaurants in Ikseon-dong became a hot spot, it was the LGBTQ+ individuals who ruled the night here.