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Thu, July 18, 2019 | 11:31

[INTERVIEW] Lee Jung-jae less flamboyant in 'Svaha'

Veteran actor Lee Jung-jae, who instantly shot to stardom with his silent bodyguard role in 1995 drama “Sandglass,” has starred in many dramas and films, portraying strong and attractive characters in slick black suits.Looking at his recent work, the 46-year-old actor seems to have taken off some weight and become “less flamboyant.”

2019-02-18 16:53

'Along With the Gods' series to be screened in Japan

Korean box office-hit series “Along with the Gods” will hit Japanese theaters in May. The original movie “Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds” will be released in May and its sequel “Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days” the following month, said distributor Realise Pictures on Saturday. The two movies, released in Korea in 2017 and 2018, were box office hits, selling 26 mil...

2019-02-17 15:05

[Movie Review] 'Svaha,' horrifying mystery thriller about religious exploitation

"Svaha: The Sixth Finger," a mystery thriller that will hit local screens next week, seems capable of carving out a solid presence as a rare occult film in South Korean cinematic history. The film's dealing with a secretive Buddhist cult and the painstaking endeavor to bring alive on screen the religious group's eerie artistic imageries and intricate doctrines, combined with ...

2019-02-15 15:20

Japanese film festival asked to cancel screening of Kim Ki-duk film

Womenlink, a women's organization in Korea, has asked a Japanese film festival not to screen a movie by Kim Ki-duk, who allegedly sexually harassed and assaulted several actresses.

2019-02-12 14:04

From underdog to hit-maker: Jin Seon-kyu

Jin Seon-kyu's place in the Korean film industry now is as famous as the wrinkle between his eyebrows when he portrayed a villainous ax-wielding Korean-Chinese gangster in the 2017 hit movie “The Outlaws.”

2019-02-10 15:28

'Extreme Job' a step away from becoming No. 1 Korean comedy film

Having drawn more than 12 million moviegoers so far, "Extreme Job" is just a step away from becoming the Korean box-office's No. 1 comedy film in history, data showed Sunday. The film has attracted 12.18 million moviegoers since its release on Jan. 23, after adding 776,162 on Saturday, according to the data from the Korean Film Council.

2019-02-10 13:21

Ryu first Korean actor to star in four 10-million ticket sellers

Veteran actor Ryu Seung-ryong is the first Korean to star in four movies that have drawn over 10 million viewers each. The honor comes as his latest comedy movie, “Extreme Job,” surpassed 10 million in ticket sales Thursday, the 15th day of its run.

2019-02-07 16:51

Korean comedy 'Extreme Job' tops 10 million admissions

South Korean comedy film "Extreme Job" surpassed 10 million in attendance on the 15th day of its run, becoming the first movie this year to reach that milestone, data showed Wednesday.

2019-02-06 16:48

'Extreme Job' takes over box office by storm

Director Lee Byeong-heon's new comedy film has taken over the local box office. The low budget film continues to surprise the film market, renewing daily ticket sales. Lee said he tried not to feel pressure thinking about reviews and “just made it, thinking it is an entertainment show.” It has topped the box office for nine straight days since its Jan. 23 release.

2019-02-01 16:13

Legendary anime continues catering Korea after overseas success

Korean fans of the Japanese animation and cartoon franchise “Dragon Ball” now have something to kill for, with the latest installment due to hit domestic theaters this month after showing in other countries.

2019-02-01 13:13

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