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- “I feel like I’ve got a gift for the 30th anniversary of my directorial debut.”, Director PARK Chanwook
- The nickname ‘Cannes Park’ shows the good old relationship between Director Park Chanwook and the Festival de Cannes. Decision to Leave is Director Park's 4th film invited to the Cannes’ Competition. He was first invited to the Cannes’ Competition for Old Boy in 2004 and won the Grand Prix that ...
- by Hellen Park / May 30, 2022
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- Hong Yeji to Debut in Mo Hongjin’s GIRL
- Jeon Somin, Kim Jiyoung and Shin Eunjung Join New Social Issues DramaDebut actress Hong Yeji has been tapped to lead Girl (translated title), the new film by director Mo Hongjin. Also, cast in the project are veteran actresses Jeon Somin, Kim Jiyoung and Shin Eunjung.Written by Mo and Yoo Dayoung, G...
- by Pierce Conran / Jun 08, 2021
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- KIM Woo-bin, RYU Jun-yeol and KIM Tae-ri Wrap 2-Part ALIEN
- Latest CHOI Dong-hoon Blockbuster Completes 13-Month ShootDirector CHOI Dong-hoon has been busy at work on his latest project, the two-part sci-fi-action film Alien (translated title), and after kicking off filming in March last year, the simultaneously shot films completed their shoots on April 17 ...
- by Pierce Conran / Apr 26, 2021
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- SPACE SWEEPERS to Lift Off February 5 on Netflix
- Following two postponed theatrical release plans owing to the global spread of Covid-19, the big-budget space-set action-drama has finally set a launch date of February 5, just ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays, when it will be made available online internationally in all markets serviced by Netf...
- by Pierce Conran / Jan 05, 2021
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- SPACE SWEEPERS Confirms Netflix Launch
- Following rumors that surfaced in October, Netflix has confirmed that it will launch SPACE SWEEPERS globally on its streaming service. From director JO Sung-hee, the film has drawn attention for being Korea’s first ever space-set blockbuster. It stars SONG Joong-ki and KIM Tae-ri. The film was origi...
- by Pierce Conran / Dec 04, 2020
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- ALIEN with KIM Tae-ri, RYU Jun-yeol and KIM Woo-bin Begins Production Following Slight Covid-19 Delay
- CHOI Dong-hoon’s upcoming two-part blockbuster Alien (translated title) kicked off shooting on March 28. Production had originally been scheduled for earlier in the month but was delayed due to mounting safety concerns surrounding the Covid-19 public health crisis. Leading the cast in the big-budget...
- by Pierce Conran / Apr 08, 2020
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- Director CHOI Dong-hoon to Return with Simultaneously Filmed 2-Part Sci-Fi Film
- Director CHOI Dong-hoon is reportedly close to getting his next film underway, which will be a simultaneously filmed two-part sci-fi film featuring aliens. RYU Jun-yeol and KIM Tae-ri have been confirmed for both instalments of the series, while bothGianna JUN(aka JUN Ji-hyun) and KIM Woo-bin are al...
- by Pierce Conran / Sep 16, 2019
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- JO Sung-hee’s VICTORY with SONG Joong-ki, KIM Tae-ri Takes Off
- JO Sung-hee’s fourth film, the big-budget space drama Victory (translated title), entered production on July 3. SONG Joong-ki, KIM Tae-ri, JIN Seon-kyu and YOO Hae-jin lead the cast, which will also feature British actor Richard ARMITAGE. Plot details are still few, but Victory has been gathering a ...
- by Pierce Conran / Jul 12, 2019
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- SONG Joong-ki and KIM Tae-ri Confirmed for THE VICTORY
- Chinese outfit Huayi Tencent Entertainment has boarded the upcoming space drama Victory Ship (translated title). The film’s local investor and distributor Merry Christmas revealed that Huayi Tencent has joined the project with a KRW 5 billion (USD 4.2 million) investment. This would represent approx...
- by Pierce Conran / May 31, 2019
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- MOON So-ri and JANG Joon-hwan to Visit Korean Film Festival DC
- The Korean Film Festival DC returns this month for its 2019 edition, which will unfold from May 10 to July 1. This year’s event will feature 11 recent Korean titles as well as a pair of very special guests, acclaimed actress MOON So-ri and director JANG Joon-hwan. Screenings will take place at the F...
- by Pierce Conran / May 10, 2019