- Korean Film News
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- THE ROUNDUP: PUNISHMENT, the Action Franchise Starring Don Lee, Starting Filming
- The action franchise of THE OUTLAWS, starring Don Lee, started filming the 4th episode on November 18. Investment distributor ABO Entertainment announced on the 18th that THE ROUNDUP: PUNISHMENT confirmed the casting of actors, including Don Lee, Kim Mooyeol, Lee Donghwi, Park Jihwan, etc., and star...
- by Park Hyejin / Nov 21, 2022
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- Hunt, Actor Lee Jungjae’s Directorial Debut Film, Opens the 7th London East Asia Film Festival
- Hunt, Actor Lee Jungjae’s directorial debut film, has been selected to open the 7th London East Asia Film Festival, which will open on October 19. Along with Hunt, the opening film, the festival will showcase 11 Korean films, including Emergency Declaration, The Roundup, Homage, The Apartment with T...
- by Park Hyejin / Oct 03, 2022
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- DELIVER US FROM EVIL Gets Special Screening in Paris
- The Paris Korean Film Festival (FFCP) staged a special screening of the action noir hit DELIVER US FROM EVIL (2020) in France on February 27. The film was originally screened at the 15th edition of the FFCP last year, and this new screening was an opportunity for audiences who have recently become f...
- by Pierce Conran / Mar 04, 2022
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- Actor Lee Jungjae and Director Lee Myungwoo Sign with CAA
- Actor Lee JungjaeThe newly minted Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award winner Lee Jungjae has signed with the leading Hollywood talent agency CAA (Creative Artists Agency). Also joining the roster of CAA clients is the successful Korean drama series director Lee Myungwoo.A major star in Korea since the 1...
- by Pierce Conran / Mar 03, 2022
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- Lee Jungjae, Jung Hoyeon and SQUID GAME Cast Nominated for SAG Awards
- Director Hwang Donghyuk’s drama debut Squid Game continues to blaze a trail through the North American awards circuit, after landing four historic nominations for this year’s Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards.Lee Jungjae and Jung Hoyeon were nominated for the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor a...
- by Pierce Conran / Jan 17, 2022
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- Squid Game Picks Up 3 Golden Globe Nominations, Marking Historic Firsts
- The sensational hit Squid Game continues to blaze a trail on the North America awards circuit. The Netflix show from director Hwang Donghyuk has been nominated for three awards at the upcoming 79th edition of the Golden Globe Awards.The show was one of the five nominees in the Best TV Series – Drama...
- Dec 20, 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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- SQUID GAME and Lee Jungjae Nominated at Gotham Independent Film Awards
- Record-Breaking Netflix Series Fixes Sights on Awards SeasonAfter thrilling millions of viewers around the world, Netflix’s Korean original series phenomenon Squid Game has its sights set on awards season. The show has been nominated at the Gotham Independent Film Awards for Breakthrough Series – Lo...
- by Pierce Conran / Oct 29, 2021
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- Kakao Acquires Top Production Company ZIP CINEMA
- Company Behind THE PRIESTS Sold to Korean Internet GiantTop Korean production company ZIP CINEMA has been bought by Kakao Entertainment, a subsidiary of the local internet giant Kakao. Spackman Entertainment, the Singapore-based previous owner, sold the company for KRW 18 billion (USD 15.3 million)....
- by Pierce Conran / Sep 24, 2021
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- Kim Seonho to Make Big Screen Debut in SAD TROPICS
- Director Park Hoonjung Returns with Boxing-Themed FilmSmall screen star Kim Seonho may make his big-screen debut in the upcoming film, Sad Tropics (translated title). According to his agency, Kim is positively reviewing an offer to appear as an aspiring boxer in the film, the latest project from New...
- by Pierce Conran / Sep 10, 2021