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[Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)] Yeon Sang-ho on his AI thriller ‘Paradise Lost,’ made for 500 million won in 14 shooting days: “I make a living thanks to the three awards”

[Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)] Yeon Sang-ho on his AI thriller ‘Paradise Lost,’ made for 500 million won in 14 shooting days: “I make a living thanks to the three awards”

A reunion 15 years after ‘The King of Pigs’ won three awards, this mystery starring Kim Hyun-joo and Bae Hyun-sung opens on the 21st
'Yeon Sang-ho' has returned to the 31st 'Busan International Film Festival' with his new film 'Paradise Lost'. Fifteen years ago, he made a major mark on the film industry with the animated film 'The King of Pigs', which won three awards.
| James choi
'Salmokji' followed by 'Obsession' in box office jackpot… Horror film turns 10 billion won into 690 billion won

'Salmokji' followed by 'Obsession' in box office jackpot… Horror film turns 10 billion won into 690 billion won

From 'Salmokji,' the all-time No. 1 film that surpassed 'A Tale of Two Sisters,' to 'Obsession,' which earned 660 times its budget, here's the fall theater lineup
'Obsession' delivers 660-fold return… The secret behind horror's box office breakthrough beyond summer rules 'Salmokji' tops 3.24 million viewers to become the all-time No. 1, with 'Alpha,' opening Sept. 30, taking aim at year-round success Movie theaters are enjoying an unusual horror-film boom...
| James choi
‘Obsession’ Surpasses 700,000 Admissions, Fueled by Buzz and Repeat Viewings!

‘Obsession’ Surpasses 700,000 Admissions, Fueled by Buzz and Repeat Viewings!

The film follows the horrifying love story of a man and woman who become a couple after spending the night wishing upon the “One Wish Willow,” a stick that grants any wish.
The film 〈Obsession〉 has surpassed 700,000 admissions and continues its strong run at the box office. According to the Korean Film Council’s integrated ticketing system, 〈Obsession〉 recorded 701,713 admissions as of 6:20 a. m. Monday, Sept. 21, crossing the 700,000 mark.
| Joo Seong-cheol
Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Hustle’ returns to theaters after 21 years — legendary comic martial arts film back on the big screen

Stephen Chow’s ‘Kung Fu Hustle’ returns to theaters after 21 years — legendary comic martial arts film back on the big screen

Re-release set for theaters nationwide next month; film features martial arts choreography by Yuen Woo-ping, who worked on ‘The Matrix’
Pig Sty Alley rises again on the big screen, bringing back its singular action aesthetic ‘Kung Fu Hustle,’ a comic martial arts masterpiece created by the singular icon of Chinese-language cinema, Stephen Chow (Chow Sing-chi), is returning to South Korean theaters after 21 years.
| James choi

"A three-page note from my mother was the original concept": Yeon Sang-ho brings 500 million-won film 'Lost Paradise' to screens, confronting AI dilemma

Opening Oct. 21, the film follows a mother who reunites with a son recreated by AI after nine years, showcasing Kim Hyun-joo's 30 years of acting experience and Bae Hyun-sung's dramatic transformation
The hottest human dilemma forged by the coldest technology Director 'Yeon Sang-ho', who established a distinctive universe with this year's film 'Colony', returns with 'Lost Paradise', a low-budget film made for around 500 million won. Set for release Oct.
| James choi
Jecheon International Music Film Festival Breaks Reliance on 4 Billion Won 'Singer Performances' with 188 Screenings—Major Expansion, 'Fly Together' Slogan

Jecheon International Music Film Festival Breaks Reliance on 4 Billion Won 'Singer Performances' with 188 Screenings—Major Expansion, 'Fly Together' Slogan

Moves the main venue to downtown Art Center Jecheon... Built a star-studded lineup led by Committee Chair Jang Hang-jun, featuring Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon-ho
'Jecheon International Music Film Festival' A Reversal with a 4 Billion Won Investment… A Sharp Knife for a 20% Drop in Audience 188 Screenings Expand Genres and Move the Main Venue Entirely to Art Center Jecheon in the Heart of the City The 'Jecheon International Music Film Festival' , which pours...
| James choi
Once star Glen Hansard dies in a motorcycle crash at 56

Once star Glen Hansard dies in a motorcycle crash at 56

The Irish singer-songwriter who won an Academy Award for “Falling Slowly” … tributes pour in from across the world, including U2’s Bono
A star is lost: Glen Hansard, of Once… dies at 56 after a solo motorcycle crash The man behind an Academy Award triumph and a $20 million box-office myth died early on Sept. 29 in a traffic accident in Dublin The wandering bard who left Dublin’s night streets for good The star of the global hit...
| James choi
Government Support Caps Actor Pay at 10% for Mid-Budget Films

Government Support Caps Actor Pay at 10% for Mid-Budget Films

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and major agencies sign a partnership deal, launching a recovery push for South Korea’s film ecosystem with a new actor-pay ceiling
Rescue operation for sinking K-movie: '10% actor-pay rule' gets underway South Korea’s film ecosystem is seeking a dramatic turnaround at the edge of a cliff. To save Chungmuro from a crisis brought on by skyrocketing production costs, the government, major management companies and producers...
| James choi
Kurosawa Kiyoshi’s ‘Black Thunder Castle’ and Other Buzzed-About Titles at BIFAN 2026

Kurosawa Kiyoshi’s ‘Black Thunder Castle’ and Other Buzzed-About Titles at BIFAN 2026

Marking its 30th anniversary this year, the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival will be held from July 2 to July 12 around Bucheon City Hall. As South Korea’s only fantastic genre film festival, BIFAN again presents works armed with genre playfulness and a bold experimental spirit.
| Chua-young
Interview: Director Yu Eun-jeong Says the House in 〈Shadow Child〉 Was Designed by Kim Chung-up

Interview: Director Yu Eun-jeong Says the House in 〈Shadow Child〉 Was Designed by Kim Chung-up

※ 〈Shadow Child〉 director Yu Eun-jeong interview continues from Part 1. 〈Shadow Child〉 recalls your earlier film 〈The Night's Door Opens〉. Both films depict death as a dark realm, yet each also takes a fundamentally affirmative view of existence — I saw similar imagery running through both.
| Seongchan Eol