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Koreans rapt in 'Rhapsody': Parodying Queen now in vogue [VIDEO]

Since the notable success of the biographical film “Bohemian Rhapsody,” a flood of content about legendary British band Queen has swept Korea.

Movies | 2018-12-11 13:58

Yoon Kye-sang plays role of colonial-era linguist to preserve Korean [VIDEO]

A press event was held on Dec. 3 to announce the production of the film "Malmoi," starring Yoon Kye-sang, Yu Hae-jin and Woo Hyun.

Movies | 2018-12-07 15:47

Quiz on 10 Queen songs

Koreans have saved Queen. They love him. Even more of them will likely, if they have not already, watch the movie "Bohemian Rhapsody" - about its late lead singer Freddie Mercury - than people of any other country, including Mercury's adopted home, Britain. It is an open question why Koreans have fallen for the singer whose super talent was only surpassed by the tragedy of hi...

Movies | 2018-12-07 11:01

In 'Swing Kids,' wartime foes unite via tap dancing

A film about prisoners of war who try to seek happiness through dancing will arrive this winter. “Swing Kids,” starring Doh Kyung-soo, or D.O. of K-pop group EXO, brings the story of a tap dancing group trapped in a prison camp to the silver screen. Director Kang Hyoung-chul's new dance film is set during the 1951-53 Korean War in Geoje Prisoner of War Camp on Geoje Island, w...

Movies | 2018-12-05 16:18

'Leaving Las Vegas' director to make Korean-language film

English film director Mike Figgis, best known for his 1995 film “Leaving Las Vegas,” is making a Korean-language film in Seoul. The 70-year-old director and screenwriter, who was born in North West England and spent much of his childhood in Kenya, says he is a big fan of Korean dramas and films. “After Netflix was introduced in the U.K., it became much easier to access Korean...

Movies | 2018-12-04 17:49

Kim Hye-soo still looks like 20s in her late 40s [PHOTOS]

Actress Kim Hye-soo, 48, continues to amaze fans with her age-defying beauty. Kim, who made her debut in 1986, has been in the spotlight in recent years, especially at the annual Blue Dragon Film Awards.

Movies | 2018-11-25 16:35

'Bohemian Rhapsody' hit inspires Megabox special screening

After audience members unabashedly sang along to Queen songs at Korean theaters screening “Bohemian Rhapsody,” a theater chain is stoking the music-cinema frenzy even further with a special memorial screening for Freddie Mercury.

Movies | 2018-11-19 13:46

'Default' sold to 17 countries in pre-release sale

The movie will make its North American debut on Nov. 30 in the U.S., two days after it opens in South Korea, and will debut in Singapore, Taiwan and Indonesia in mid-December.

Movies | 2018-11-19 11:02

Film opens Pandora's Box of dirty secrets

Are you sure you know your spouse well? Director Lee Jae-kyoo asks this provocative question to married couples in his latest box-office hit “Intimate Strangers” which has attracted over 4 million as of Sunday since it hit local theaters Oct. 31.

Movies | 2018-11-18 17:04

[INTERVIEW] In 'Beautiful Days,' Lee Na-young turns hurt into hope

When describing Lee Na-young, the word “mystique” always seems to crop up

Movies | 2018-11-18 17:00

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