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‘Sinmyeong’, a provocative encounter between Korean politics and the occult through unfamiliar questions.

2Jun

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‘Sinmyeong’, a provocative encounter between Korean politics and the occult through unfamiliar questions.

The movie 'The Divine Fury' has garnered attention for its exceptional format and subject matter, rising to the top of the Korean box office and demonstrating significant commercial success. The film chose the challenging genre of 'occult political drama' and integrated two disparate themes of occult and politics into the narrative, focusing on the story of Yoon Ji-hee, who seeks power through mysterious forces, and journalist Jung Hyeon-soo, who aims to uncover the truth. Furthermore, the fact that the film's release date was June 2, just a day before the early presidential election, further enhanced the political symbolism of the movie. According to the production team, the original intention of the project was not unrelated to real politics. Producer Jung Cheon-soo explained, "During th...

Director Kang Hyung-chul’s new film ‘High Five’ starts off as the top in pre-sales… The return of Korean-style comic action.

20May

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Director Kang Hyung-chul’s new film ‘High Five’ starts off as the top in pre-sales… The return of Korean-style comic action.

Director Kang Hyoung-chul's new film 'High Five' has started off as the top movie in terms of ticket reservations, heralding the return of Korean-style comic action. According to the Korean Film Council, 'High Five' recorded the highest ticket reservation rate among Korean films, surpassing 10%, and this was achieved with its comic action spectacle featuring five characters with various superpowers, outshining other competing works. Expectations are high for Kang Hyoung-chul's delightful and stylish direction, and the film is receiving a warm response. 'High Five' can be seen in theaters starting from the 30th.

“The Holy Night” creates a box office sensation in Vietnam…surpasses 300,000 viewers in just one week after its release.

19May

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“The Holy Night” creates a box office sensation in Vietnam…surpasses 300,000 viewers in just one week after its release.

The movie 'Midnight' released in Vietnam has attracted a huge audience, drawing in 300,000 viewers. Lotte Entertainment announced this achievement on the 19th, making it the second highest-grossing Korean film released in Vietnam this year. Audiences are giving high scores for the genre freshness combining occult and action, as well as Ma Dong-seok's powerful action. The film depicts a city in chaos due to a group that worships evil, with special agents with unique abilities working to eliminate the evil forces. Centered around Ma Dong-seok's character Bawoo, Sharon played by Seohyun, and Kim Gun played by Lee Da-wit form a team and deliver a thrilling performance. 'Midnight' is also being released in several other countries besides Vietnam, receiving praise for Ma Dong-seok's action and u...

“Holy Night: Demon Hunters,” sold in 107 countries worldwide… A signal flare for the global expansion of K-genre films.

13May

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“Holy Night: Demon Hunters,” sold in 107 countries worldwide… A signal flare for the global expansion of K-genre films.

The movie 'Night of the Undead: Demon Hunters' has achieved pre-sales in 107 countries worldwide. Set in a city plunged into chaos by a group that worships evil, the occult action film follows the team of 'Night of the Undead' led by Teo Baw (Ma Dong-seok), Sharon (Seohyun), and Kim Goon (Lee Da-wit) as they eliminate the forces of evil with their special abilities. The film is currently showing in theaters nationwide. It has been confirmed to be pre-sold in 107 countries globally, including major Asian countries such as Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, as well as Germany, the United States, Australia, South America, Poland, Russia, the Middle East, and India. Starting from April 30 in Taiwan, the film will be released on May 2 in North America, May 7 in Indone...

‘Point of Omniscient Interference’ Character Posters and Teasers Revealed…

12May

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‘Point of Omniscient Interference’ Character Posters and Teasers Revealed…

The highly anticipated fantasy action film of this summer, "The Call," has unveiled character posters and teaser trailers that are sparking curiosity. "The Call" is a fantasy action film about the world of a novel that has been serialized for over 10 years becoming reality on the day the novel is completed, where the sole reader, Kim Dokja, along with the novel's protagonist, Yoo Jonghyuk, and his companions, must survive in a world on the brink of destruction. The revealed character posters captivate viewers with the actors' perfect synchronization and overwhelming presence, portraying the unique charm of the strong-willed characters. Kim Dokja (played by Ahn Hyo-seop), the sole reader of the novel serialized for over 10 years, captivates with his intense gaze, hinting at his knowledge of...

‘City of Evil’ to be released in June… Han Chae-young, Hyun Woo-sung, Jang Ui-soo depict the depths of human nature.

8May

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‘City of Evil’ to be released in June… Han Chae-young, Hyun Woo-sung, Jang Ui-soo depict the depths of human nature.

The sociopathic thriller film 'City of Evil,' starring Han Chae-young and Hyun Woo-sung, has confirmed its release in June. This film marks the directorial debut of actor Hyun Woo-sung, and is drawing attention as Han Chae-young makes her return to the screen after 8 years. 'City of Evil' depicts the catastrophic relationships intertwined between Yoo-jung (Han Chae-young) who believes in good intentions, Kang-soo (Jang Ui-soo) who rejects trust, and Sun-hee (Hyun Woo-sung) who manipulates people. They confront the depths of human nature in extreme situations where someone must kill or be killed. The teaser poster, featuring the intense composition of key characters, captivates the viewers' attention. In the center of the poster, the silhouettes of suspicious figures surrounding the protago...

The movie ‘Night in Paradise’ is about to surpass 2 million views.

1May

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The movie ‘Night in Paradise’ is about to surpass 2 million views.

The movie 'Night in Paradise' is attracting repeat viewings with its different charms as it approaches the 2 million mark. On the first day, distributor Plus M Entertainment released stills capturing the relationships in 'Night in Paradise' along with behind-the-scenes footage of the actors. The film is a crime action movie that unfolds as a broker 'Yadang' designing the drug market in South Korea, a 'prosecutor' aiming for higher heights, and a 'detective' putting everything on the line to eradicate drug crimes become intertwined with different objectives. The unpredictable chemistry created by detective Oh Sang-jae (played by Park Hae-jun) and drug market broker 'Yadang' Lee Kang-soo (played by Kang Ha-neul) captivated audiences as another charm of the film. While Lee Kang-soo and Oh San...

Starting at No. 1 with ‘Holy Night’, a ticketing war with Marvel for ‘Icebreaker’

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1May

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Starting at No. 1 with ‘Holy Night’, a ticketing war with Marvel for ‘Icebreaker’ (Note: Please provide the English names of the K-POP artists, group names, album titles, etc.)

Three movies released on the 30th, targeting the May Golden Holiday, clashed at the box office, with actor Ma Dong-seok's action film "The Divine Fury" taking the top spot on the first day. Despite surpassing the Marvel superhero film "Thunderbolt" and the action film "The Bad Guys: Reign of Chaos" starring Ma Dong-seok and Kim Sung-cheol, the competition remains fierce. It is difficult to predict which film will attract the most audience during the holiday season as they battle it out in terms of ticket reservations. Ma Dong-seok's occult action film "The Divine Fury" started off strong, drawing 117,044 viewers on its opening day, claiming the top spot at the box office. On the same day, Marvel's "Thunderbolt" came in second with 101,770 viewers, while "The Bad Guys," which has maintained...

“The Holy Night: Demon Hunters,” the limits of Ma Dong-seok’s action and Seohyun’s presence.

30Apr

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“The Holy Night: Demon Hunters,” the limits of Ma Dong-seok’s action and Seohyun’s presence.

The movie 'Midnight' released on the 30th (directed by Im Dae-hee, hereinafter referred to as 'Midnight') is an occult action film about a city plunged into chaos by a group that worships evil, and the team of 'Midnight', the solver of darkness with special abilities, consisting of Bawoo (Ma Dong-seok), Sharon (Seohyun), and Kim Goon (Lee Da-wit), who eliminate the evil forces. The background of the work is a city where horrific crimes occur daily due to the spread of a group that worships evil. Those who worship demons here have become criminals without hesitation, committing crimes without remorse and causing great harm to society. The 'Midnight' team sets out to deal with them. Bawoo defeats the surrounding demons with his fists, Sharon exorcises demons directly, and Kim Goon takes on t...

A movie for worthless existence, ‘Parasite’

30Apr

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A movie for worthless existence, ‘Parasite’

The movie "The Book of Fish," directed by Min Kyu-dong, which was released on the 30th, is an action drama depicting the intense confrontation between the legendary killer Jo Gak (played by Lee Hye-young), who has been active in an organization that deals with human beings like cockroaches for over 40 years, and the mysterious killer Tu Woo (played by Kim Sung-cheol) who has been chasing him for a lifetime. Based on the novel of the same name by author Gu Byung-mo, this film is directed by Min Kyu-dong, known for directing films such as "Antique" and "Herstory," with actors Lee Hye-young, Kim Sung-cheol, Yeon Woo-jin, Kim Moo-yeol, and Shin Seung-hwan adding credibility to the cast. The film earnestly portrays a message about the usefulness of aging through the 60-year-old killer Jo Gak. M...