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Japan’s Ultra-Top-Tier Hit ‘Samurai Timeslipper’: Director Yasuda Junichi Makes a Surprise Visit to Korea on June 22

Japan’s Ultra-Top-Tier Hit ‘Samurai Timeslipper’: Director Yasuda Junichi Makes a Surprise Visit to Korea on June 22

A crew of 10 and a total budget of 26 million yen—so low it’s almost unprecedented—has pushed box-office revenue past 1 billion yen.
〈Samurai Timeslipper〉 depicts the journey of an Edo-era samurai who is ‘time-slipped’ into a movie set and ends up working as a beheading specialist actor As the film was released in Japan, starting out in just one theater, word of mouth spread and showings expanded to about 380 theaters across the...
Choi Bul-am Gets a Visit From Minister Choi Hwi-young, Who Says She’s Reassured by His Signature “Paha” Laugh

Choi Bul-am Gets a Visit From Minister Choi Hwi-young, Who Says She’s Reassured by His Signature “Paha” Laugh

Minister Choi Hwi-young shares his latest update through social media after visiting him in the hospital—after his discharge, she sets a plan for a meeting over makgeolli, and delivers a Blu-ray of “The Last Witness”
[Exclusive Photo] The “Paha” laugh ringing through the hospital room… Minister Choi Hwi-young shares a “makgeolli promise” with 국민 배우 Choi Bul-amA national gesture toward a pillar of the times, and an “artistic exchange” in the hospital roomA living legend of Korean pop culture, actor “Choi Bul-am”...
A Look Inside Kore-eda Hirokazu’s Korea Press Conference for New Film 〈Sheep in the Box〉

A Look Inside Kore-eda Hirokazu’s Korea Press Conference for New Film 〈Sheep in the Box〉

Director Kore-eda Hirokazu introduced his new film 〈Sheep in the Box〉 at a June 4 press briefing at Megabox COEX in Seoul, joined by child actor Kuwaki Rimu, who plays the humanoid Kakeru. Known for his warm yet incisive take on alternative families, Kore-eda returns with a film that extends his...
‘Happy End’ Director Neo Sora, Two Lead Actors to Return to South Korea

‘Happy End’ Director Neo Sora, Two Lead Actors to Return to South Korea

Director Neo Sora and actors Kurihara Hayato and Hidaka Yukito will visit South Korea June 26–28; the film 〈Happy End〉 will return to theaters June 24 to mark the first anniversary of its South Korean release
Director Neo Sora and actors Kurihara Hayato and Hidaka Yukito will visit South Korea later this month as 〈Happy End〉 returns to theaters to mark the first anniversary of its South Korean release.Distributor Jinjin and Andamiro said on the 2nd that 〈Happy End〉 will return to theaters June 24 to...
'Final Peace' actor Kentaro Sakaguchi wraps up high-energy fan event in Seoul, leaves lasting impression

'Final Peace' actor Kentaro Sakaguchi wraps up high-energy fan event in Seoul, leaves lasting impression

He handled 16 stage greetings over two days and two GV sessions, showing an outpouring of affection for Korean audiences At a press conference and during stage greetings, he delivered greetings in Korean himself and expressed heartfelt thanks for the enthusiastic response A suspense drama about a legendary go master and a missing gambler is currently playing in Korean theaters
Kentaro Sakaguchi, who came to Korea for 〈Final Peace〉, successfully wrapped up all scheduled events. After Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi’s film 〈Final Peace〉 opened in Korea on May 27, he headed to the Korean peninsula to meet local audiences.
[Photo&] “AI That Replaces a Dead Son” Hirokazu Kore-eda’s New Work ‘A Sheep in a Box’ Unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival

[Photo&] “AI That Replaces a Dead Son” Hirokazu Kore-eda’s New Work ‘A Sheep in a Box’ Unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival

A meeting between a couple who lost their son and a humanoid robot. Acclaimed director Hirokazu Kore-eda questions humanity in the AI era. Confirmed for release in Korea on the 10th next month and for his in-person visit on the 4th.
Humanity in the AI era: a weighty topic from a master“In an era when artificial intelligence technology advances by leaps and bounds, we should ask ourselves what, exactly, defines humanity.”Bringing his new film ‘A Sheep in a Box’, invited to the competitive section of the 79th Cannes...
Kenta Sakaguchi Confirms Korea Visit for Film “Final Piece”…Meets Fans Directly on the 29th and 30th

Kenta Sakaguchi Confirms Korea Visit for Film “Final Piece”…Meets Fans Directly on the 29th and 30th

To coincide with the release of starring film “Final Piece” on the 27th, he visits Seoul for a 2-day, 1-night stay and carries out promotional activities A full lineup of official events is teased for fan engagement, including a press conference, consecutive stage greetings, and a GV A mystery suspense featuring Kenta Sakaguchi, transformed into a genius shogi player, alongside Ken Watanabe bringing the story to life
The schedule for Kenta Sakaguchi’s Korea visit for stage greetings and a GV for “Final Piece” has been revealed.2 Days and 1 Night Korea Visit and Official Promotion Schedule According to the film’s importer, NK Content, and the distributor, Japanese actor Kenta Sakaguchi will visit Korea on May 29...
“TOTORO & HOWL Live—First Korea Visit by the Original Song Vocalists of Ghibli OST”

“TOTORO & HOWL Live—First Korea Visit by the Original Song Vocalists of Ghibli OST”

Held at Yonsei University’s Grand Auditorium on the 6th of next month… A live stage with orchestral collaboration and the vivid performance of the original artists
Voices that echoed around the world—“Studio Ghibli” Original Singers’ first Korea visitThe beloved masterpieces from “Studio Ghibli”—songs that left a lasting mark on the history of animation worldwide—will finally land on the Korean stage.
Director Hirokazu Kore-eda Returns with New Film ‘The Sheep in a Box,’ Korean Visit Confirmed for June 4

Director Hirokazu Kore-eda Returns with New Film ‘The Sheep in a Box,’ Korean Visit Confirmed for June 4

A buzzed-about entry in the Cannes Film Festival competitive section… a near-future human drama exploring “the family affection between humans and robots” Starring top Japanese actor Haruka Ayase… teaming up with child actor Rimu Kuwaki to find Korean fans Ahead of its June 10 release in Korea, it will complete official events such as a press conference and GV over two days
Renowned filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda from Japan’s film world is coming to Korea once again. On the 12th, its importer Media Castle officially announced that Kore-eda will visit Korea on June 4 in conjunction with the domestic release of his new film, ‘The Sheep in a Box.
Black Midi Frontman Geordie Greep Announces August Korea Visit…New Song Release

Black Midi Frontman Geordie Greep Announces August Korea Visit…New Song Release

Geordie Greep, a Black Midi alum, will come to Korea in July with a seven-member band. An unreleased new song performance is also teased, heightening anticipation.
A dazzling return by the UK’s brilliant experimenter, Geordie GreepReturning to the Korean stage is Geordie Greep, the former frontman of the experimental rock band “Black Midi” representing the UK, and the artist building a uniquely original musical world.