Disney+ Series The Tyrant Starring Jo Yoon-su

Jo Yoon-su secured the role of Chae Ja-gyeong in The Tyrant after three rounds of auditions. With confidence in her background as a dance major, she responded “I’m confident” when director Park Hoon-jung asked during the first audition, “Are you good at using ...

'12.12: The Day' chosen as S. Korea's Oscar entry

The historical film "12.12: The Day" has been selected as South Korea's entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards, the Korean Film Council (KOFIC) said Wednesday.The unanimous decision was based on the film's engaging...

‘Tristes Tropiques,’ Korean Action Film by Park Hoon-jung, Finds Sales, Sets Toronto Launch

 Gold Moon Film  Park Hoon-jung, an in-demand director of action-noir films, will begin production this month on “Tristes Tropiques.” The picture will be launched to distributors on the sidelines of the Toronto International Film Festival by Fin...

Are movie tickets in Korea too expensive?

Moviegoers are seen at the CGV Yongsan multiplex cinema in Seoul, Aug. 22. (Yonhap)Veteran actor Choi Min-sik’s remarks on an interview show recently have sparked debate about whether movie tickets at South Korean cinemas are indeed expensive. While his commen...

Mid-budget Korean films dominate July box office, defying summer blockbuster trend

Nearly 70 percent of moviegoers in July chose to watch mid-budget Korean films, a government report showed Thursday, challenging the conventional belief that big tentpole blockbusters dominate the summer box office.According to a monthly report on the Korean ...

Busan-Bound Korean Thriller ‘A Girl With Closed Eyes’ Picked Up for World Sales

 Mind2Mind PicturesKorean thriller film “A Girl With Closed Eyes,” which will have a market launch at the Toronto International Film Festival, before world premiering in October’s Busan festival, has secured a world sales representative in Finecut.The com...

A Great Partnership of Korean and Central Asian Cinema

Dauren’s Wedding (2024) directed by Lim Chan-ikIt is no secret that Korean cinema has long gone beyond the local market and turned into a vital phenomenon that is watched by viewers from all over the world. From casual TV series to auteur dramas, Korean cinema...

Lovely Runner : Actor Song Geon-hee

When we met Song Geon-hee after the cast of Lovely Runner returned from their vacation in Phuket, he smiled and remarked that he had gotten a bit tanned. Despite this, his youthful and ‘handsome’ appearance, reminiscent of the ‘milk-white Kim Tae-sung’ sign he...

With ‘Twisters,’ 4DX Finally Swept America. Where Does Hollywood Go From Here?

Rafa Alvarez for VarietyAt a late-night New York screening of “Twisters,” I watch as a group of college students chase a Category 5 tornado as it ravages rural Oklahoma. As the twister picks up speed, the crew abandons its car, hoping to take shelter under an ...

‘Your Honor’ Korean Adaptation, Starring ‘The Good Detective’s’ Son Hyun-Joo, Reveals First-Look Clip (EXCLUSIVE)

Courtesy of Yes StudiosYes Studios has unveiled the first international clip from the Korean adaptation of its hit global scripted format “Your Honor,” which launches this week.The first two episodes of the 10-part series just dropped on the KT Genie TV platfo...