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[INTERVIEW] At 70, Baek Yoon-sik still has plenty more to show

Seventy-year-old veteran actor Baek Yoon-sik has appeared in more than 26 films and 37 TV dramas since his debut in 1970, but he still has plenty more to show. There are no young star actors in the upcoming movie “The Chase” and veteran actors such as Baek and Seong Dong-ill take the leads. In the film, based on the webtoon “Aridong Last Cowboy,” Baek plays the role of old st...

Movies | 2017-11-26 18:01

The Swindlers; Kidnap; The Correspondence; Justice League; Room No.7

Movies | 2017-11-23 21:40

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Movies | 2017-11-23 21:33

'Thrillers,' 'historical' movies lined up for next year

“Thriller,” “criminal,” “historical” and “North Korea” are the keywords of Korean movies to hit local theaters next year. The four biggest investment distribution companies -- CJ E&M, Showbox, NEW and Lotte Entertainment -- this week confirmed their highly anticipated movies for next year. The lineups of the upcoming films focus on Korea’s favorite genre, crime thrillers, followed by comparatively new themes such as supernatural powers and North-South Korean relations.

Movies | 2017-11-23 09:55

Justice LeagueBatman (Ben Affleck) and Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) work together to recruit a team to stand against a newly awakened enemy. Despite the formation of an unprecedented league of heroes consisting of Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and the Flash, it may be too late to save the planet from a catastrophic threat. Directed by Zack Snyder. Room No.7A co...

Movies | 2017-11-16 16:02

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Movies | 2017-11-16 15:56

'Room No. 7' reflects reality of capitalistic society

The number of Koreans wanting to become entrepreneurs reached over 6 million last year. Every year, more people start their own businesses to run away from office life and seek wealth but nine out of 10 shut down their shops due to the cutthroat competition and business depression. DVD rooms owner Doo-sik, played by Shin Ha-kyun, in the upcoming comedy thriller “Room No. 7” e...

Movies | 2017-11-14 19:56

A Special LadyNa Hyun-jung (Kim Hye-soo) is second-in-command of an organized gang but dreams about her second life as a business owner and prepares for retirement. Meanwhile, prosecutor Choi Dae-sik (Lee Hee-Joon) plans for revenge against Hyun-jung. Directed by Lee An-gyu. The Only Living Boy in New YorkAfter graduating from college, young Thomas Webb (Callum Tur...

Movies | 2017-11-09 18:55

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Movies | 2017-11-09 18:53

Park Chan-wook to direct BBC drama

Esteemed Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook will produce the British TV drama series “The Little Drummer Girl” that will air on BBC. This is Park’s first directing job after he last revealed his erotic psychological thriller “The Handmaiden” last year. The TV drama “The Little Drummer Girl” is based on the 1983 novel of the same name by popular writer John Le Carre and it will b...

Movies | 2017-11-06 18:57

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Choking on worsening air pollution