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Fri, June 5, 2020 | 05:20

Why some right-wing politicians aren't thrilled about success of 'Parasite'

Why some right-wing politicians aren't thrilled about success of 'Parasite'

“Parasite” made history by winning Best Picture and three other honors at this year's Academy Awards Monday (KST). Since then, the Korean movie's success has been widely celebrated across the country - but not by everyone. Bong Joon-ho, director of the scathing satire on class division in Korea, was a member of the Democratic Labor Party, a now-defunct liberal party, and he h...

Jung Min-ho | 2020-02-12 17:07

Is Korean cinema's Oscar drama durable?

Is Korean cinema's Oscar drama durable?

While watching the broadcast on Monday of director Bong Joon-ho winning awards at the Oscars for the critically acclaimed film “Parasite”, some were wondering if Korean cinema is capable of producing masterpieces like it again in the future. Among others, “Parasite” has been lauded for its rare combination of artistry and commercial success.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2020-02-12 16:09

'Parasite' actors' heroic return [PHOTOS]

'Parasite' actors' heroic return [PHOTOS]

'Parasite' actors' heroic return [PHOTOS]

The cast and crew of “Parasite” wave their hands at Incheon International Airport, Wednesday. Director Bong Joon-ho is still in the United States to complete his schedule. He will return this weekend. Yonhap

Park Si-soo | 2020-02-12 15:18

Is Korean cinema's Oscar drama durable?

Woman of mystery: What we know about Bong's interpreter Sharon Choi

Woman of mystery: What we know about Bong's interpreter Sharon Choi

Her fans would have already combed the internet to collect snippets of her personal life. But the endeavor probably ended with little fruit because available information is limited - even on Korean websites. Her social media accounts are set to private and, above all she shuns media contact completely - at least for now.

Park Si-soo | 2020-02-12 13:33

Bong Joon-ho's interpreter plans to make film about 'awards season'

Shin Hye-sun plays first lead role in 'Innocence'

Shin Hye-sun plays first lead role in 'Innocence'

Actress Shin Hye-sun, who has dazzled audiences with her performances in both film and TV shows, is all set to take her first leading role on the silver screen. In the upcoming film “Innocence,” Shin will be playing lawyer Jeong-in working to prove her mother Hwa-ja's innocence in a murder case.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2020-02-11 17:26

'Parasite' filming locations trending after Oscars win

'Parasite' filming locations trending after Oscars win

Filming locations that appeared in director Bong Joon-ho's masterpiece "Parasite" are trending as fans visit the venues in celebration of the film's historic Oscars win. On Tuesday, fans were busy taking selfies in front of Sky Pizza, a family-run pizzeria that appears as Pizza Age in the black comedy. A placard with Bong's autograph was on display at the pizzeria in the Dong...

2020-02-11 16:32

Bong Joon-ho's interpreter plans to make film about 'awards season'

Bong Joon-ho's interpreter plans to make film about 'awards season'

Has Bong Joon-ho woken the dormant cinematic aspiration of his film-major interpreter? Sharon Choi, a Korean-American who stunned numerous moviegoers with her eloquent interpretation, said following the Academy Awards that she wants to make a movie about “awards season.”

Park Si-soo | 2020-02-11 15:23

Woman of mystery: What we know about Bong's interpreter Sharon Choi

Oscar-winning 'Parasite' gets biggest-scale British screen release for Asian title

Oscar-winning 'Parasite' gets biggest-scale British screen release for Asian title

The Oscar-winning Korean film "Parasite" is getting the widest-ever theatrical release for an Asian title in Britain. The black comedy was officially released last Friday and is now showing on 1,554 screens in some 100 theaters across Britain.

2020-02-11 15:19

Like father like son: Bong Joon-ho's son is up-and-coming filmmaker

Like father like son: Bong Joon-ho's son is up-and-coming filmmaker

The Oscars have made director Bong Joon-ho the talk of the town and inevitably thrust his family into the limelight, whether they like it or not. Most attention falls on his wife and son. In an acceptance speech for the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, Bong extended his gratitude to his wife, saying she is “always being an inspiration to me.”

Park Si-soo | 2020-02-11 13:29

Koreans explode with joy over 'Parasite' Oscar wins

Koreans explode with joy over 'Parasite' Oscar wins

South Koreans reacted with rare collective joy Monday after director Bong Joon Ho's ``Parasite'' won the Oscar for best picture and three other awards, good news that came as their country struggles to guard against a new virus and counter North Korea's nuclear threat.

2020-02-11 09:16

Hollywood barriers fall in milestone Oscars for 'Parasite'

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