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Sat, June 10, 2023 | 16:28

'The Roundup: No Way Out' becomes 1st 2023 film to top 7 mil. admissions

'The Roundup: No Way Out' becomes 1st 2023 film to top 7 mil. admissions

The Korean action comedy film "The Roundup: No Way Out," starring Ma Dong-seok, has become the first film of 2023 to cross the 7 million mark in audience numbers at the local box office, the film's distributor said Saturday.

2023-06-10 15:06

Gang Dong-won, Park Jeong-min team up for Joseon-era thriller 'War and Revolt'

Gang Dong-won, Park Jeong-min team up for Joseon-era thriller 'War and Revolt'

Actors Gang Dong-won and Park Jeong-min are set to team up in a new period thriller film from Cannes-winning director Park Chan-wook's, Moho Film, in collaboration with Semicolon Studio.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-06-09 16:47

'Leaving Las Vegas' director Mike Figgis puts Korea in spotlight in new film

'Leaving Las Vegas' director Mike Figgis puts Korea in spotlight in new film

British filmmaker Mike Figgis, known for “Leaving Las Vegas” (1996) and “Timecode” (2000), recalled how he initially became a fan of Korean dramas that led him to buy his own plane ticket to Korea in 2018.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-06-08 08:24

Bucheon film fest unveils lineup for 27th edition

Bucheon film fest unveils lineup for 27th edition

American director Ari Aster's "Beau Is Afraid" has been set as the opening film of the 27th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN), organizers said.

2023-06-07 17:08

'The Roundup: No Way Out' tops 5 million admissions

'The Roundup: No Way Out' tops 5 million admissions

The Korean action comedy film "The Roundup: No Way Out," starring Ma Dong-seok, topped a cumulative 5 million admissions at the domestic box office on the sixth day of its release Monday, its distributor said.

2023-06-05 20:04

Busan Film Festival accepts director Huh Moon-yung's resignation

Busan Film Festival accepts director Huh Moon-yung's resignation

The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) accepted director Huh Moon-yung's resignation with immediate effect and appointed long-serving program director Nam Dong-chul to serve as its interim director.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-06-04 16:52

[INTERVIEW] Lee Jun-hyuk unrecognizable in 'The Roundup: No Way Out'

INTERVIEWLee Jun-hyuk unrecognizable in 'The Roundup: No Way Out'

In “The Roundup: No Way Out,” Lee Jun-hyuk undergoes one of the most dramatic physical changes of his career. For the villainous role, he gained around 20 kilograms, got a tan and changed his tone of voice.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-05-31 17:06

'Elemental' director on bringing his personal story of immigration to cinema

'Elemental' director on bringing his personal story of immigration to cinema

“Elemental” director Peter Sohn discussed bringing his personal story of immigration to the upcoming Pixar animated film. Born and raised in New York City by Korean immigrant parents, ...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-05-30 17:44

Directors thrive on streaming platforms amid sluggish film industry

Directors thrive on streaming platforms amid sluggish film industry

A growing number of Korean filmmakers have launched drama series on streaming platforms to reach a wider audience amid the sluggish film industry and changing consumer trends.

2023-05-30 11:14

'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' raises bar with epic battle scenes

'Transformers: Rise of the Beasts' raises bar with epic battle scenes

“Transformers: Rise of the Beasts,” the seventh installment of the long-running “Transformers” franchise, continues to raise the bar with epic stunts and action sequences.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-05-29 15:46

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