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Lee Do-hyun Returns to the Screen With Hard-Boiled Martial Arts Action Film ‘Nambal’—A Bloody Synergy With Lee Byung-hun and Go Yoon-jung Is Expected

Lee Do-hyun Returns to the Screen With Hard-Boiled Martial Arts Action Film ‘Nambal’—A Bloody Synergy With Lee Byung-hun and Go Yoon-jung Is Expected

After the drama ‘Grand Galaxy Hotel,’ Lee Mo-gae makes his directorial debut with ‘Nambal’—joining the project right away A nine-man band of warriors heading to Daemado to rescue prisoners kidnapped by Japanese pirates… Eyes are on the overwhelming ensemble with Lee Byung-hun and Go Yoon-jung Plans to start filming by the end of this year as preproduction gets underway, a flashy return to the big screen following the success of ‘Paimyo’
Lee Do-hyun fires the opening shot for his return to the screen with 〈Nambal〉.The film 〈Nambal〉 announced on July 20 that actor Lee Do-hyun has joined the cast. 〈Nambal〉 is a hard-boiled martial arts action story set in the early Joseon era, in which nine warriors with different abilities and ranks...
'Kim Bu-jang' Fever: Analysis of How the Show Captures Home and Global Audiences at Once

'Kim Bu-jang' Fever: Analysis of How the Show Captures Home and Global Audiences at Once

SBS' 'Kim Bu-jang,' which seized the ratings lead and Netflix No. 1, hits the living-room dramas with So Ji-sub's overpowering action and OTT-level intensity
The syndrome sparked by 'Father's Wrath'—grabs both local living-room audiences and the worldSBS weekend-and-holiday drama 'Kim Bu-jang' is unleashing an unprecedented surge by devouring not only the local living-room drama scene but also the global OTT ecosystem.
Park Hae-joon Joins 〈Nambeol〉, Set to Play Leader of Waegu Raiders

Park Hae-joon Joins 〈Nambeol〉, Set to Play Leader of Waegu Raiders

Hard‑boiled martial‑arts action set in early Joseon in which he will appear alongside Lee Byung‑hun
Park Hae-joon has joined the cast of 〈Nambeol〉, the upcoming hard‑boiled martial‑arts action film set in the early Joseon era, where he will appear alongside Lee Byung-hun.Hive Media Corp. said on the 28th that Park Hae-joon has been confirmed for the hard‑boiled martial‑arts action film 〈Nambeol〉...
Uhm Junghwa x Park Sung-woong,

Uhm Junghwa x Park Sung-woong, "OK Madam 2" Unleashes Legendary Action Aboard a Cruise—Releases Aug. 12

After the airplane in the first installment, this one takes shape on a large cruise ship, delivering a hard-boiled maritime action story. From the perfect chemistry of Uhm Junghwa and Park Sung-woong to Choi Soo-young’s charismatic turn as a villain and Ryeo-woon’s screen debut, it is directed by Lee Cheol-ha, who led the box-office success of the first film; the production team has released four stills ahead of its Aug. 12 theater debut
Uhm Junghwa, a legendary agent, has her top-tier action previewed in action stills.The film 〈OK Madam 2〉 unveiled four action stills on July 20. 〈OK Madam 2〉 is a sequel to 〈OK Madam〉, which was released in 2020, and depicts what happens when former legendary agent Mi-young, played by Uhm Junghwa,...
So Ji-sub Leads ‘Manager Kim’ to 21.6% Viewership in Just 4 Episodes…SBS Friday-Saturday Drama Ranks No. 3 of All Time

So Ji-sub Leads ‘Manager Kim’ to 21.6% Viewership in Just 4 Episodes…SBS Friday-Saturday Drama Ranks No. 3 of All Time

So Ji-sub’s brutal revenge drama has taken over home viewing. Breaking past 21.6% in only four episodes, it ranks as the No. 3 biggest hit of all time
The return of the action king that swallowed up the home-viewing audience is relentless. The SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Manager Kim,' led by actor 'So Ji-sub,' is charging full speed, breaking through the fabled mark of '20% viewership' in one go and writing a new chapter in Korean action thrillers.
Hong Kong Retro Movie Tour ③ ‘Kowloon Walled City: The Untold Stories’ — The Kowloon Walled City Park Set That Revives Memories of Hong Kong Cinema

Hong Kong Retro Movie Tour ③ ‘Kowloon Walled City: The Untold Stories’ — The Kowloon Walled City Park Set That Revives Memories of Hong Kong Cinema

Erased in 1993, the Kowloon Walled City — left behind as “Kowloon Walled City Park” — was a bleak illegal residential zone where no sliver of sunlight ever reached.
When director Jingle Bao-rui’s 〈Kowloon Walled City: The Untold Stories〉 (hereinafter 〈Kowloon Walled City〉, 2024) hit theaters in Hong Kong in 2024, it set a record for the biggest box-office success in Hong Kong history.
The Era of Martial Arts Has Not Ended! BIFAN’s 30th Anniversary Opening Film “Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert” Hits Korean Theaters in the Second Half of the Year!

The Era of Martial Arts Has Not Ended! BIFAN’s 30th Anniversary Opening Film “Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert” Hits Korean Theaters in the Second Half of the Year!

Bruce Lee’s screen comeback after 14 years, with Director Yuan Huaping of the legendary original comic drama at the helm and action star Wu Jing from Greater China starring as the lead.
Restoring the long-lost impact, a “real” action that thrilled the worldA work titled “Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert,” in which Hong Kong martial arts film legend and the master who designed action for “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” and “The Matrix” takes the megaphone, is...
“Nambal” Lee Byung-hun Confirmed for Casting! Anticipated to Deliver an Overwhelming Presence as ‘Im Eok,’ Leader of the Warriors!

“Nambal” Lee Byung-hun Confirmed for Casting! Anticipated to Deliver an Overwhelming Presence as ‘Im Eok,’ Leader of the Warriors!

In the early Joseon era, this action film follows nine warriors from different backgrounds—both by ability and rank—as they head to Tsushima to rescue a captive abducted by Japanese pirates.
The film 〈Nambal〉 has confirmed Lee Byung-hun’s casting and is pushing forward with full pre-production. 〈Nambal〉 is a hard-boiled martial arts action story set in the early Joseon era, where nine warriors—each with different skills and social standing—set out for Tsushima to rescue a captive...
Critics Shake Their Heads, Audiences Nod: 3 films that succeeded at the box office despite sharply divided reviews

Critics Shake Their Heads, Audiences Nod: 3 films that succeeded at the box office despite sharply divided reviews

The King of Pop is dominating the screen. 〈Michael〉, which opened in about 30 countries including North America, cleared $200 million in its first week and is riding a strong box-office wave. Before its release, the review-aggregation site Rotten Tomatoes showed near-panning scores — a so-called...
[First Impressions] Cineplay Reporter Ratings for “The Ultimate Duo”

[First Impressions] Cineplay Reporter Ratings for “The Ultimate Duo”

[First Impressions]Based on a true story, the film 〈The Ultimate Duo〉 opens on April 2. 〈The Ultimate Duo〉 is a crime investigation drama about two suspects whose intertwined murder case pulls in two detectives—Jae-hyeok (Bae Seong-woo), who gets reassigned to a rural station, and rookie detective...