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Comedy films dominate box office again

Korean cinemas are set to rebound as several comedies have drawn positive responses from moviegoers following crushing performances of much-anticipated local films in the box office last year. With “Inside Me” at the forefront, a low-budget comedy with a surprise box office success, a slew of other comedies are slated to screen in coming months.

Movies | 2019-01-20 17:18

'Mal-Mo-E': an analog film that captivates digital generation

“Mal-Mo-E: The Secret Mission” is not hilarious. It's not an action film and there are no life-threatening stunts. It's not a computer-animated film, either.

Movies | 2019-01-13 16:55

'Parasite' headlines Korean cinema in 2019

Last year it was Lee Chang-dong's “Burning” that stood out. He certainly didn't disappoint. In 2019 it is Bong Joon-ho's “Parasite” that holds the most promise in terms of the Korean films set to hit screens over the next twelve months. In truth, this year it's looking a bit lighter than usual, perhaps reflecting two concerns for the industry: a string of high-profile films s...

Movies | 2019-01-01 17:30

'BumbleBee' sells 1 million tickets in six days at Korean box office [VIDEO]

American science fiction action film “BumbleBee” has put the spotlight back on the “Transformers” film series in Korea. The sixth installment had sold more than a million tickets as of Monday, only six days after its premiere here.

Movies | 2018-12-31 16:36

Top 10 Korean Films of 2018

With more than 100 titles released each year, it's always a challenging feat to compile a list of the top 10 Korean films of the year. Although 2018 won't go down as one of the most fruitful years for Korean cinema, there have been a number of notable films, not least Lee Chang-dong's stupendous “Burning” that tops this list.

Movies | 2018-12-30 17:22

'Swing Kids' lacks luster

“Swing Kids” was one of Korea's most-anticipated films this year and few denied it would easily make a box-office hit.

Movies | 2018-12-30 16:50

How to make profitable real estate investments: Actor Ha Jung-woo may give you tips

Are you interested in investing in real estate? Making a good investment decision could reward you with a worry-free life in regard to money. But what happens if you make the wrong decision?

Movies | 2018-12-28 17:48

Actress Kim Hee-sun prepares for big screen return in Korea after 15 years

Actress Kim Hee-sun, who enjoyed her cinematic heyday in the early 2000s, will return to the big screen in Korea after 15 years. She will star in the low-budget independent film “Paper Flower” whose shooting will begin soon, according to The Sports Chosun. Veteran actor Ahn Sung-ki will play her partner. Little is yet known about the movie.

Movies | 2018-12-27 16:29

Foreign actors take bigger roles in Korean cinema

In the past, it was uncommon to see foreign actors starring in Korean films. Even if they made it, their roles were relatively small and more to create a buzz than to carry the plot. But things have changed a lot in recent years.

Movies | 2018-12-19 17:33

Remake of Korean horror film to be released in Indonesia

The remake of Korean horror movie “Whispering Corridors” is gearing up to thrill Indonesian viewers in April. The largest film production company in Indonesia, MD Pictures, has teamed up with Korean production firm Studio-invictus to work on the remake, according to several industry sources. They aim to release the film on April 11 in Indonesia.

Movies | 2018-12-19 13:39

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