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- Korean Romcom LOVES AND LEASHES Debuts at 5th on Global Netflix Non-English Film Chart
- Love and Leashes (2022)The romantic comedy Love and Leashes, from Like for Likes (2016) director Park Hyunjin, the first Korean film to be financed and produced by Netflix, debuted on the global streaming platform on February 11.Starring Seohyun and Lee Junyoung, the film reached fifth place on the ...
- by Pierce Conran / Feb 21, 2022
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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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- SPIRITWALKER and Bang Minah to Be Awarded at New York Asian Film Festival
- ESCAPE FROM MOGADISHU to Open 20th NYAFFSpiritwalker (2021)The New York Asian Film Festival returns for its 20th edition in August, when it will open with the international premiere of Ryoo Seungwan’s action-thriller Escape from Mogadishu with Kim Yunseok and Zo Insung, which debuted in local theate...
- by Pierce Conran / Jul 30, 2021
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- SINGLE IN SEOUL with LIM Soo-jung and LEE Dong-wook to Shoot in November
- The new romantic drama Single in Seoul (literal title), featuring LIM Soo-jung and LEE Dong-wook, is set to begin filming on November 12. Actress E som is also reportedly considering an offer to appear in the project. From Red Carpet (2014) director PARK Bum-su, the film is the latest project from t...
- by Pierce Conran / Nov 16, 2020
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- CHOI Min-shik Takes a Bet on CASINO Series for THE OUTLAWS Director
- Veteran star CHOI Min-shik is mulling a return to the small screen. His agency C-JeS Entertainment confirmed that he is positively considering an offer to star in the series Casino, from THE OUTLAWS (2017) director KANG Yun-sung. If he accepts the role, it would mark a return to the small screen for...
- by Pierce Conran / Nov 09, 2020
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- Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival Invites 6 Korean Films
- The Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival of Catalonia, the oldest and most prestigious genre film festival in the world, is returning for its 53rd edition on October 8. Heading to the sunny Sitges shores this year will be six films from Korea, including YEON Sang-ho’s blockbuster Peninsula, ...
- by Pierce Conran / Sep 10, 2020
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- LIM Soo-jung and LEE Dong-wook Contemplating being SINGLE IN SEOUL
- LIM Soo-jung and LEE Dong-wook are mulling a return to the big screen in the upcoming romantic drama Single in Seoul (literal title). Agencies for both stars have indicated the actors have received offers and are looking upon them favorably. The film will be directed by PARK Bum-su, a filmmaker who ...
- by Pierce Conran / Jul 01, 2020
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- Saram Entertainment Partners with AIG
- Top Korean talent agency Saram Entertainment has teamed up for a joint venture with Hollywood’s AIG (Artist International Group). The agencies are planning to launch a full-service, internationally-driven talent representation service that will focus on a global set of clients for film and TV projec...
- by Pierce Conran / Nov 22, 2019
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- LEE Hee-jun and SONG Joong-ki Book Trip to BOGOTA
- LEE Hee-jun has been cast alongside SONG Joong-ki in the upcoming project Bogota (literal title), which will be shot on location in Colombia toward the end of the year. Set in 1990s Colombia, the film follows a group of young people who emigrate to Bogota. The film will be helmed by The Unfair (2015...
- by Pierce Conran / Nov 04, 2019
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- THE OUTLAWS Rounded Up for Indian Remake
- A Bollywood remake of the hit Korean crime drama THE OUTLAWS (2017) is currently gearing up for pre-production. Featuring Indian superstar Salman KHAN in the lead, Radhe is already slated for a May 22 release next year, to coincide with the major Eid holiday in India. KHAN, one of the biggest stars ...
- by Pierce Conran / Oct 08, 2019