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Fri, June 2, 2023 | 06:46

'Avatar' sequel sells over 5 million tickets in 12 days

“Avatar: The Way of Water” has sold over 5 million tickets in Korea as of Sunday, at a faster pace than the 2009 original. The sequel to the sci-fi blockbuster, “Avatar,” had amassed some 5.37 million filmgoers as of 7 a.m. on Christmas Day, the 12th day since its release on Dec. 14, according to the Korea Film Council.

2022-12-25 14:48

Ju Ji-hoon on why he chose mid-budget film after starring in mega-blockbusters

Ju Ji-hoon on why he chose mid-budget film after starring in mega-blockbusters

Actor Ju Ji-hoon, best known for his roles in the “Along With the Gods” film franchise and Netflix series “Kingdom,” went against expectations and chose to pursue a mid-budget movie instead of vying for a role in another major franchise.

2022-12-23 17:20

'Decision to Leave' makes Academy Awards' shortlist for international feature film

'Decision to Leave' makes Academy Awards' shortlist for international feature film

Director Park Chan-wook's Cannes-winning film “Decision to Leave” has been included on the shortlist for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the list, Wednesday (local time), for 15 films of the category, after reviewing candidates from 92 countries.

2022-12-22 13:03

Kang Soo-youn's final movie, 'Jung_E,' to debut on Netflix in January

Kang Soo-youn's final movie, 'Jung_E,' to debut on Netflix in January

“Jung_E,” a dystopian sci-fi film featuring Kang Soo-youn in her final film appearance, will debut on Netflix on Jan. 20. Kang died of a cerebral hemorrhage in May while “Jung_E” was in post-production and eight months before the film's release.

2022-12-21 13:49

Hwang Jung-min, Hyun Bin team up for 'The Point Men'

Hwang Jung-min, Hyun Bin team up for 'The Point Men'

Longtime friends Hwang Jung-min and Hyun Bin expressed their excitement about sharing the screen for the first time in the action film, “The Point Men.” Directed by Yim Soon-rye, the film follows a story of Korean diplomat Jae-ho (Hwang) and National Intelligence Service agent Dae-sik (Hyun) who are on a mission to rescue Korean hostages kidnapped by the Taliban in Afghanista...

2022-12-21 08:14

'Avatar 2' tops 3 mil. admissions in Korea in first week

James Cameron's sequel to his 2009 sci-fi blockbuster, "Avatar: The Way of Water," surpassed 3 million admissions in Korea in its first week, data showed Tuesday.

2022-12-20 10:32

'Phantom' is action-packed spy thriller with multi-layered mystery

'Phantom' is action-packed spy thriller with multi-layered mystery

Director Lee Hae-young, whose stylish crime thriller “Believer” (2018) earned him commercial success and critical acclaim, has returned with the action spy thriller “Phantom” with an ensemble cast. Set in 1933 during the Japanese colonial occupation of Korea, the film follows five people suspected of being a spy for an anti-Japanese resistance group. Trapped inside an isolate...

2022-12-19 17:08

Movies with star-studded casts coming to theaters next month

Movies with star-studded casts coming to theaters next month

December welcomed some of 2022's biggest releases, such as “Avatar: The Way of Water,” and “Hero” among many others. January won't see as many theatrical releases as in past months, but it will still have some exciting titles on offer for the audience, such as “Switch,” “The Point Men” and “Phantom.”

2022-12-18 15:38

Avatar sequel surpasses audience of 1 mil. within 3 days of Korea release

Walt Disney's "Avatar: The Way of Water" has surpassed 1 million cumulative viewers in Korea within three days of its release, data showed Saturday.

2022-12-17 14:21

Star-studded 'The Match' skips theaters, goes straight to Netflix

Star-studded 'The Match' skips theaters, goes straight to Netflix

"The Match," a highly anticipated Korean film about professional Go players, will skip theaters and go straight to Netflix for global release, the streaming service said Friday.

2022-12-16 15:53

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