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A melodrama depicting realistic emotions… Will Namkoong Min’s evolution be proven in ‘Our Film’?

11Jun

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A melodrama depicting realistic emotions… Will Namkoong Min’s evolution be proven in ‘Our Film’?

The trusted actor Namgoong Min is expanding his territory into the melodrama genre. In the upcoming SBS new Friday-Saturday drama "Our Movie," premiering on the 13th, he takes on the role of the film director Lee Jeha, portraying a struggling aspiring actor living a deadline-oriented life, along with Jeon Yeobin as Daum, depicting a realistic and delicate emotional line. At the production presentation on the 10th, Namgoong Min sincerely shared his determination and acting approach for this project. "Our Movie" tells the story of Lee Jeha, a film director facing a midlife crisis, and Daum, who stands at the end of life, meeting by chance and unfolding a narrative. Beyond a simple melodrama, this work is anticipated as an emotion-centered drama depicting the inner changes and healing of the ...

‘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...

Yoo Hae-jin, from ‘Opposition Party’ to ‘The Battle of Joojoo’… The solid footsteps of an actor to trust and watch.

27May

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Yoo Hae-jin, from ‘Opposition Party’ to ‘The Battle of Joojoo’… The solid footsteps of an actor to trust and watch.

Yoo Hae-jin is heating up the theaters with "Opposition" followed by "Soju War." In "Opposition," he portrayed the cold-blooded prosecutor Gu Kwan-hee, who pursues success, delicately expressing inner ambition and conflict through restrained emotional acting. Despite being rated as not suitable for youth viewers, the film surpassed 3.3 million viewers and was crowned as the highest-grossing Korean film of 2025. Particularly, Yoo Hae-jin's immersive acting style has been praised for elevating the film's engagement. Ahead of its release on the 30th, in "Soju War," he will meet the audience as Pyo Jong-rok, a financial director of the Kookbo Group struggling to protect the crumbling company during the IMF financial crisis. Yoo Hae-jin realistically portrays deep affection towards the company ...

‘Shin Sang-chulshi Pienstaurant’ Lee Jeong-hyun takes first step as a film director… Special connection with director Park Chan-wook.

24May

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‘Shin Sang-chulshi Pienstaurant’ Lee Jeong-hyun takes first step as a film director… Special connection with director Park Chan-wook.

Actor Lee Jung Hyun took the first step on the path of a film director, a dream she has had since her 20s. On the episode of KBS 2TV's 'Newly Released Restaurant' aired on the 23rd, a scene was revealed where Lee Jung Hyun introduced her first film 'Let's Go, Flower Snack' at the Jeonju International Film Festival as a directorial challenge. Lee Jung Hyun was deeply moved as she realized her long-held dream of becoming a film director. 'Let's Go, Flower Snack' tells a touching story about socially marginalized individuals, depicting the story of a mother and daughter trapped in the blind spots of welfare. The film was invited to the Korean Cinema section of the Jeonju International Film Festival and was recognized for its artistic merit. The interest in Lee Jung Hyun's directorial debut wa...

Byron Mann, known for the ‘Soju War,’ visits Korea to promote his first appearance in a Korean film… “The most glamorous character.”

22May

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Byron Mann, known for the ‘Soju War,’ visits Korea to promote his first appearance in a Korean film… “The most glamorous character.”

Hollywood thriller actor Byron Mann is gearing up for his first meeting with Korean audiences through the Korean film 'The Soju War.' He has confirmed his visit to Korea on May 29th and will participate in press conferences and stage greetings the day before the premiere to promote the film. 'The Soju War' marks Byron Mann's first appearance in a Korean film, where he plays the role of Gordon, the Hong Kong branch manager of a global investment firm, who takes center stage in the story. Gordon, portrayed by Byron Mann, is a strategic planner who uses all means to benefit the investment firm, leading a project to acquire Korea's leading soju company, Gukbo Group, alongside Choi In-beom, played by Lee Je-hoon. Gordon, who spares no selfish choices, becomes a key figure in intensifying the co...

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 nominees for the 23rd Director’s Cut Awards have been announced, including Bong Joon-ho, Kim Go-eun, and Lee Byung-hun.

22Apr

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The nominees for the 23rd Director’s Cut Awards have been announced, including Bong Joon-ho, Kim Go-eun, and Lee Byung-hun.

The nominees for the 23rd Directors Cut Awards have been announced. This year's ceremony will focus on films and drama series directed by regular and associate members of the Directors Guild of Korea (DGK) released between January 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025. The Directors Cut Awards, which started in 1998 as the first event hosted by the Young Filmmakers' Group Directors Cut, transitioned to a DGK-sponsored event in 2017, continuing the tradition of a lively and informal ceremony. Since 2022, new series categories have been introduced. The Directors Cut Awards, unique for its selection process involving votes from Korean film directors, presents awards such as Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best New Director, and Vision Award (Independent Film Award) to creators. In addition, it distingu...