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- Shin Hyesun and Lee Junyoung Sign on for Webtoon Adaptation BRAVE CITIZEN
- VOICE OF A MURDERER Director to Return with Action FilmActress Shin Hyesun and rising actor Lee Junyoung, of the former boyband U-KISS, have signed on to appear in the upcoming action film Brave Citizen (translated title). Based on Kim Junghyun’s webtoon of the same name, the film will be helmed by ...
- by Pierce Conran / Nov 18, 2021
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- MOVING ON Wins Best Youth Feature Film at Asia Pacific Screen Awards
- Yoon Danbi’s Debut Continues to Score International AcclaimYoon Danbi’s acclaimed debut film, the indie drama Moving On (2020), has won the Best Youth Feature Film Award at this year’s 14th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (ASPA).The film focuses on a girl and her younger brother, who move with their fath...
- by Pierce Conran / Nov 18, 2021
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- Netflix to Make English Language Version of TIME TO HUNT
- Yoon Sunghyun’s Dystopian Heist Thriller to Be Updated by Adam RandallYoon Sunghyun’s Time to Hunt (2020) has been optioned for English-language by its global distributor, streaming giant Netflix.Directing the remake will be Adam Randall, the British filmmaker responsible for the earlier Netflix fea...
- by Pierce Conran / Nov 16, 2021
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- Yoo Haejin Joins JK Films’ DOG DAYS
- Actor Joins Youn Yuhjung and Kim Yunjin in Heartwarming DramaActor Yoo Haejin appears set to join the cast for the upcoming drama Dog Days (literal title). The actor is reviewing the script and is said to be positively considering his offer to appear in the project. From powerhouse production compan...
- by Pierce Conran / Nov 15, 2021
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- Lee Sugyeong Joins Wavve Original Film DEAD MAN
- Crime Mystery Also Stars Cho Jinwoong, Kim HeeaeRising star Lee Sugyeong has joined the main cast of the upcoming wavve original film Dead Man (literal title). She joins a line-up that already includes Cho Jinwoong and Kim Heeae. Production kicked off earlier this month.Dead Man follows the story of...
- by Pierce Conran / Nov 12, 2021
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- Hawaii International Film Festival Showcases 21 Korean Films
- TEN MONTHS Up for Kau Ka Hōkū AwardLong a supporter of Korean film, whether big or small, this year’s Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) is screening 21 Korean works in its program. 11 features, spanning the commercial and indie realms, and a further 10 shorts are included in this year’s prog...
- by Pierce Conran / Nov 11, 2021
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- MIDNIGHT Picks Up Best Feature Award at Grimmfest in the UK
- Acclaimed Korean Horror Continues Hot Festival RunThe Korean horror-thriller Midnight has picked up another award on the festival circuit. The acclaimed film earned the Best Feature Award from Grimmfest in Manchester in the UK.From debut filmmaker Kwon Ohseung, the film stars Jin Kijoo of Little For...
- by Pierce Conran / Nov 09, 2021
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- SPIRITWALKER Scores 107 Global Presales
- SF-Thriller Set for Hollywood RemakeThe high concept sci-fi thriller Spiritwalker has scored 107 international sales deals ahead of its domestic bow later this month. Furthermore, the twisty Yoon Kyesang vehicle has also been courting remake interest from Hollywood.Yoon stars in the film as a man wh...
- by Pierce Conran / Nov 08, 2021
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- ESCAPE FROM MOGADISHU Leads Blue Dragon Awards Nominees with 13 Nods
- THE BOOK OF FISH Scores 8 Nominations for Upcoming 42nd EditionRyoo Seungwan’s acclaimed action-drama Escape from Mogadishu is leading the nominees’ list for the upcoming 42nd edition of the Blue Dragon Film Awards. The film has received 13 nominations in 10 categories, including Best Film and Best ...
- by Pierce Conran / Nov 05, 2021
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- BOOK OF FISH and MOGADISHU Win 4 Prizes Each at Korean Film Critics Awards
- Ryoo Seungwan Picks Up Best Director, Lee Joonik’s Film Takes Best FilmLee Joonik’s The Book of Fish and Ryoo Seungwan’s Escape from Mogadishu triumphed at the 41st Korean Film Critics Association Awards, with each picking up four prizes. Lee’s film won the Best Film prize while Ryoo was awarded Bes...
- by Pierce Conran / Nov 04, 2021
