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Hwang Jung-min and Jo In-sung Unite in Na Hong-jin’s “Hope,” First Unveiled at Cannes on the 17th

Hwang Jung-min and Jo In-sung Unite in Na Hong-jin’s “Hope,” First Unveiled at Cannes on the 17th

A Major Coup with an Invitation to the Cannes Film Festival’s Competition Section. Global Stars Gathered—From Hwang Jung-min to Michael Fassbender
A Global Project “Hope,” Drawing Worldwide Attention, Enters the Cannes Film Festival’s Competition SectionThe global blockbuster “Hope” directed by genre master “Na Hong-jin” from Korea is finally making its first-ever debut to audiences around the world through the 79th Cannes International Film...
| James choi
Cannes Film Festival 'Fast and Furious' 25th Anniversary Special Screening—Racing at Full Speed for 'Cannes 2026'!

Cannes Film Festival 'Fast and Furious' 25th Anniversary Special Screening—Racing at Full Speed for 'Cannes 2026'!

The Original Cast and Paul Walker’s Daughter All Join. The Return of a 25th-Anniversary Legend and News of a 2028 New Release.
A Legendary Return That Took Over the Crew Jetty—'Fast and Furious' Cannes Film Festival Midnight ScreeningThe legendary franchise that kicked off a global phenomenon, 'Fast and Furious', has completely taken over 'the 79th Cannes Film Festival'.
| James choi
Uljin World Mountain Film Festival 2026: Slovenia, the Guest Country—“Parasite” (Slovenian Version) “Family Therapy” Arrives

Uljin World Mountain Film Festival 2026: Slovenia, the Guest Country—“Parasite” (Slovenian Version) “Family Therapy” Arrives

First-ever screening of a Slovenian masterpiece in Korea, including a Venice-winning film and an Academy submission, plus a variety of cultural experiences such as an embassy collaboration traditional food pop-up.
Ulsan Ulju World Mountain Film Festival has selected Slovenia as the guest country for its 2026 festival and unveiled the lineup of major screening titles on the 6th.Planned with the support of the Slovenian Embassy in Korea, the “Julian Alps–Slovenia” section brings the country’s majestic natural...
| James choi
Kenyan Math Prodigy Who Shook Wall Street… Opens on the 21st: 8th Africa Film Festival

Kenyan Math Prodigy Who Shook Wall Street… Opens on the 21st: 8th Africa Film Festival

Opening on the 21st at Busan Cinema Center… 16 Films from 15 Countries, Including Kenya’s Hot Topic Film ‘Kipkemboi,’ Challenging Wall Street
Ahead of 'Africa Day' on the 25th and the 'Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers’ Meeting' on June 1, a cultural festival spotlighting the diverse charms of Africa has kicked off. In cooperation with the Busan Cinema Center, the Korea-Africa Foundation will hold the '8th Africa Film Festival' in Busan,...
| James choi
27th Jeonju International Film Festival Honors: ‘The Night Is Fading Away’ & ‘Summer We Let Slip Away’ Take Top Prizes

27th Jeonju International Film Festival Honors: ‘The Night Is Fading Away’ & ‘Summer We Let Slip Away’ Take Top Prizes

International Competition Best Film: Argentina’s Essayquiel Salinas & Ramiro Soncini Win Korean Competition Best Film: Director Lee Sun-yeon’s ‘Summer We Let Slip Away’… Praised for a New Director’s Sensitivity The film marathon wraps up after the closing film ‘Namtaeryeong’ over eight days
The 27th Jeonju International Film Festival , a festival for independent and alternative cinema from around the world, concludes its eight-day journey by announcing the winners in major categories. This year, the festival simultaneously showcased the strength of Argentine cinema and the rising...
| Yangsimoh
‘A City of Sadness,’ abruptly put on hold one day before reopening… “Copyright issues raised”

‘A City of Sadness,’ abruptly put on hold one day before reopening… “Copyright issues raised”

The original rights holder sent an official notice saying, “I’ve never sold the distribution rights in Korea,” prompting theaters to halt screenings in the middle of ongoing showings Korean Association of Art Cinema Theaters: “The original rights holder denies the legitimacy of the screening copy… withdraw to protect audience trust” Importer A-Sum Pictures: “We purchased it lawfully through a French distributor… we’ll do our best to reach a proper resolution”
The masterpiece by director Hou Hsiao-hsien, ‘A City of Sadness (1989),’ was scheduled to return to South Korean screens on the 6th but was suddenly put on hold just two days before its release. As the original overseas rights holder raised copyright concerns and signs of a legal dispute began to...
| Yangsimoh
'Jun Ji-hyun' & 'Yeon Sang-ho, director'

'Jun Ji-hyun' & 'Yeon Sang-ho, director'

Jun Ji-hyun and Koo Kyo-hwan star in Yeon Sang-ho's new film "Collective". The film achieves international pre-sales in 124 countries. With an invitation to the Cannes Film Festival, it signals a big hit for K-zombies!
'Collective,' which shook up the global market, proves the overwhelming status of 'K-content'The blockbuster 'Collective,' bringing together 대한민국 cinema's unmistakable icon 'Jun Ji-hyun' and the creator of the K-zombie syndrome, 'Director Yeon Sang-ho,' has been stirring up the global film market...
| James choi
Full Funding for Flights and Lodging… 모집 for University Students in the “Daesang Group” ‘Smartphone Film Festival’

Full Funding for Flights and Lodging… 모집 for University Students in the “Daesang Group” ‘Smartphone Film Festival’

Film Production for 2 Weeks in Budapest, Hungary… Global Project with a Total Prize of 18 Million Won
Global Cultural Exchange by the “Daesang Group” Headed to “Europe” Beyond Southeast Asia—Hosting the 6th “Smartphone Film Festival”“Daesang Group” announced on the 4th that it is recruiting participants for the 6th university “Smartphone Film Festival”, a global cultural exchange project, until the...
| James choi
Yeom Hye-ran Starring in 'My Name' Wins Audience Award at the Udine Far East Film Festival

Yeom Hye-ran Starring in 'My Name' Wins Audience Award at the Udine Far East Film Festival

At Europe's largest Asian film festival, it has won the Audience Award and is nearing 200,000 viewers.
A Triumph for Korean Cinema, 'My Name' Captivates the Largest Asian Film Festival in EuropeThe film 'My Name', starring 'Yeom Hye-ran', won the Audience Award at the 28th 'Udine Far East Film Festival', marking a remarkable achievement.
| James choi
US Academy Bars “AI Actors/ Writers” From Awards; 부산 Film Festival Also Included Alongside Cannes, Venice, and Berlin

US Academy Bars “AI Actors/ Writers” From Awards; 부산 Film Festival Also Included Alongside Cannes, Venice, and Berlin

Starting with releases this year, only works performed and written by humans are eligible for the Oscars. 'Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)' stands shoulder to shoulder with the world’s top three film festivals
Academy Awards Completely Exclude “AI” and Elevate the Status of the “Busan International Film Festival”The most prestigious U. S. Academy Awards (Academy Awards/Oscars) ceremony has halted technological developments that are shaking the very foundation of the film industry.
| James choi