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- Broker, Officially Invited to the 49th Telluride Film Festival
- Broker, the winner of the Best Actor at the 75 Festival de Cannes, was officially invited to the 49th Telluride Film Festival.Held annually in Telluride, Colorado, the Telluride Film Festival is known as a film festival that screens the films selected by local film officials and critics in the U.S. ...
- by Park Hyejin / Sep 05, 2022
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- From the Young Guys in City of the Rising Sun to the Stars on the Cannes Red Carpet
- At midnight on May 20, Actor Jung Woosung stood on the red carpet for HUNT at the 75th Cannes International Film Festival's first Midnight Screenings. He led the scene quietly, taking care of Director Lee Jungjae and the other officials carefully. Jung Woosung also hugged Director Lee Jungjae an...
- by Hellen Park / May 24, 2022
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- Lee Mikyoung, Vice Chair of CJ Group, Chosen as a Cover Model for the Special Edition of 『Variety』, an American Magazine, to Celebrate International Women's Day
- Lee Mikyoung, Vice Chair of CJ Group, Chosen as a Cover Model for the Special Edition of 『Variety』, an American Magazine, to Celebrate International Women's DayShe showed her presence in the global entertainment industry by serving as an executive producer of <PARASITE>, a four-time Oscar ...
- by Pierce Conran / Mar 03, 2022
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- Barunson and AStory Form Strategic Alliance
- Barunson E&A and AStory, two of the top production companies in the Korean market, joined hands to form a strategic alliance, which was announced late last month. The companies will jointly develop IP and deliver projects for the international content market by sharing each other’s creators ...
- by Pierce Conran / Dec 06, 2021
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- Kim Jeewoon and Song Kangho Team Up for 5th Time on COBWEB
- Director Kim Jeewoon and star Song Kangho are teaming up for the fifth time on the upcoming film Cobweb (translated title). The hitmakers have previously collaborated on modern classics such as The Quiet Family (1998), The Foul King (2001), The Good, The Bad, The Weird (2008) and The Age of Shadows ...
- by Pierce Conran / Dec 03, 2021
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- SQUID GAME’s Lee Jungjae Wraps Directorial Debut
- Lee Stars in Spy Thriller HUNT alongside Jung WoosungSquid Game star Lee Jungjae has just wrapped production on his latest challenge - his directorial debut Hunt. The crime film also sees him appear before the camera, co-starring with his friend and fellow star Jung Woosung, the pair appearing toget...
- by Pierce Conran / Nov 23, 2021
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- Apple TV+ Korea to Launch Nov 4 with Kim Jeewoon’s Series DR. BRAIN
- Apple to Compete with Local Streamers, Netflix and Disney+Apple TV+ is set to become the latest streamer to enter the busy Korean streaming market as it will launch in the country on November 4. In addition to pre-existing Apple TV+ originals, the platform will debut its first Korean original series...
- by Pierce Conran / Oct 29, 2021
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- Lee Byunghun Receives Excellence in Asian Cinema Award at Asian Film Awards
- VOICE OF SILENCE Scores Multiple Wins at AFAsTaking place for the second time in Busan, alongside the Busan International Film Festival, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) staged their 15th edition on Friday, October 8 at the Paradise Hotel on Haeundae Beach.Lee Byunghyun was crown with the Excellence in A...
- by Pierce Conran / Oct 12, 2021
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- SONG Kangho to Sit on Cannes Competition Jury
- PARASITE Star to Do Double Duty on the CroisetteA few weeks ago, it was already revealed that Korean star Song Kangho would be returning to the Cannes Film Festival, but now, in addition to a new film, it appears he will also there as a member of the main competition jury.The acclaimed Parasite (201...
- by Pierce Conran / Jun 18, 2021
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- CJ ENM Reveals 5-Year $4.5 Billion Content Spending Commitment
- PARASITE and CRASH LANDING ON YOU Producer Doubles Down on ContentDuring a major presentation last month, CJ ENM, the top content purveyor in South Korea, revealed its plans to commit KRW 5 trillion (USD 4.5 billion) to content over the next five years.Kang Hosung, CJ ENM’s CEO, added that this year...
- by Pierce Conran / Jun 16, 2021