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They Chose YouTube Instead of Theaters… Shin Jae-hoon’s New Work “I’m Your Man” Released Unusually Early

They Chose YouTube Instead of Theaters… Shin Jae-hoon’s New Work “I’m Your Man” Released Unusually Early

Confronting the real-world walls of indie film releases… a comedy starring Lee Ji-hoon and Moon Hee-kyung, with an uncommonly free release of a preview cut
A daring move that picks ‘YouTube’ over the screen… the bitter struggle of an indie film that challenged the logic of capitalAn unusual stir is sweeping through the Korean film industry. Director Shin Jae-hoon, who directed ‘Chiwabŏpkwŏn’ and ‘Mangnaein: Eolgul Eopsneun Salinjadeul’, has unveiled...
| James choi
Young Breakout Directors Who Injected New Blood Into Hollywood in 2026

Young Breakout Directors Who Injected New Blood Into Hollywood in 2026

Hollywood is changing — and getting younger. Three directors behind some of 2026's biggest horror stories, from 〈Backrooms〉 to 〈Obsession〉 and 〈Iron Lung〉, are helping redraw the industry's map.Kane Parsons〈Backrooms〉 $10 million =〉 $270 millionAmong the many gifted figures in Hollywood, the most...
| Seongchan Eol
[Kim Ji-yeon's Treasure Box] The Actor Buzzworthy Dramas Discovered First: Chae Seo-an of 'Brave New World' and 'The Great Lady of the 21st Century'

[Kim Ji-yeon's Treasure Box] The Actor Buzzworthy Dramas Discovered First: Chae Seo-an of 'Brave New World' and 'The Great Lady of the 21st Century'

I'm curious about people. Even actors already drawing attention can still be at their most obscure. 'Kim Ji-yeon's Treasure Box' spotlights performers whose profiles are still rising. Consider this an early look at actors whose careers are climbing fast.
An intriguing new actor is emerging fast. After making a meteoric entrance as the plaintive 'Mrs. Hak' in 〈Completely Fooled〉, Chae Seo-an went on to play IU's not-quite-hateful, slightly obnoxious new sister-in-law in 〈The Great Lady of the 21st Century〉 and has kept turning up in one buzzy...
| Kim Ji-yeon
Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Co-hosted by Cineplay and the Korean Film Archive, the inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards carry a total prize pool of 20 million won. The five-member jury is chaired by Min Kyu-dong and also includes Korean Film Archive Director Mo Eun-young; Han Jung-soo, director and CEO of Yeondu Company; Kim Won-jin, director of MCA AI Creative Studio's Creative Headquarters; and actor Lee Yeon. The Archive has pledged archiving support for winners, and organizers say the awards aim to discover new creators and help the short-drama industry take a step forward.
The inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards, which carry a total prize pool of 20 million won, have named a five-member jury. Cineplay (CEO Choi Tae-hyung) and the Korean Film Archive (Director Mo Eun-young) are co-hosting the first Korea Short Drama Awards.
| Seongchan Eol
Rebellion by a 20-Year-Old YouTuber That Shook Hollywood…‘The Backrooms’ Tops U.S. Box Office

Rebellion by a 20-Year-Old YouTuber That Shook Hollywood…‘The Backrooms’ Tops U.S. Box Office

A film adaptation of a YouTube horror tale with 25 million views…A 20-year-old director with no Hollywood experience sets an A24 all-time opening-champion record
Internet abyss legends swallow the screen in a visual revolutionThe overwhelming mise-en-scène of 'The Backrooms', which perfectly captures an unknown dread. A city creepypasta that once roamed the digital ecosystem has finally shattered the hard box-office barrier of Hollywood.
| James choi
The Growing Pains of Two 'Young Hyun' with the Same Name, 'Our Name' Set to Release in November!

The Growing Pains of Two 'Young Hyun' with the Same Name, 'Our Name' Set to Release in November!

Between adolescence and young adulthood, the film depicts the weight of friendship and dreams felt by two 'Young Hyun' in their third year of technical high school, who share the same name amidst job competition.
Between adolescence and young adulthood, the film 〈Our Name〉 depicts the weight of friendship and dreams felt by two 'Young Hyun' in their third year of technical high school, who share the same name amidst job competition.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Kim Hyang-gi Stars in the Jeju 4·3 Film 'Hallan' Special Screening in Jeju Before Release

Kim Hyang-gi Stars in the Jeju 4·3 Film 'Hallan' Special Screening in Jeju Before Release

Actor Kim Hyang-gi stars in the Jeju 4·3 themed film 〈Hallan〉, which will have a special screening in Jeju before its official release. The Jeju Content Agency announced on the 27th that a special screening of the 119-minute feature film 〈Hallan〉, directed by Ha Myung-mi, will take place.
| 김지민
Capturing the World of Korean AI Cinema! Director Oh Dong-ha's 'Zero' Wins 4 Awards at the U.S. International AI Film Festival

Capturing the World of Korean AI Cinema! Director Oh Dong-ha's 'Zero' Wins 4 Awards at the U.S. International AI Film Festival

The AI International Film Festival, established in 2021, is the world's first AI film festival and is regarded as an authoritative event known as the 'Academy Awards for AI Films.'
The film 〈Zero〉 has captured global attention by winning 4 awards at the AI International Film Festival held in Hollywood, showcasing new possibilities for AI-based creation. The AI International Film Festival, established in 2021, is the world's first AI film festival and is regarded as an...
| Joo Seong-cheol
[KT AI P.A.N. Interview ⑥] Short Film Category Jury Special Award 'The Orange' CLUB RONAIC

[KT AI P.A.N. Interview ⑥] Short Film Category Jury Special Award 'The Orange' CLUB RONAIC

A work that touched the hearts of the judges at the 2025 KT AI P.A.N video contest. Ultimately, the judges decided to award a special prize. The protagonist is the CLUB RONAIC team’s 〈The Orange〉. The story of a boy with a father who works in the sky wearing a large orange stimulated the judges'...
| Seongchan Eol
‘2025 KT AI P.A.N(Playground, AI, Now)_Next’ Successfully Concludes

‘2025 KT AI P.A.N(Playground, AI, Now)_Next’ Successfully Concludes

Among the 52 award-winning works selected, the grand prize was awarded to the short film 〈Evil Talisman〉, which tells the story of a boy who seals an evil spirit that entered with the Japanese army using ‘Evil Talisman’.
DGK (Korean Film Directors Guild representatives Min Gyu-dong and Yoon Je-kyun) and KT (CEO Kim Young-seob) co-hosted the ‘2025 KT AI P. A. N(Playground, AI, Now)_Next’ film festival, which successfully concluded on the 10th at the Sofitel Ambassador Hotel in Seoul.
| Joo Seong-cheol