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Mon, December 11, 2023 | 11:26

'Cultural commonalities between Japan, Korea led to anime boom in Korea'

'Cultural commonalities between Japan, Korea led to anime boom in Korea'

Makoto Shinkai, the filmmaker behind fantasy-adventure anime films such as “Your Name” (2016) and “Weathering with You” (2019), said Japan and Korea share cultural commonalities and that is why Japanese animated films are huge in Korea.

2023-03-08 17:47

Son Suk-ku, Kim Sung-cheol confirmed to star in 'The Comments Army'

Son Suk-ku, Kim Sung-cheol confirmed to star in 'The Comments Army'

Actors Son Suk-ku and Kim Sung-cheol have been confirmed to star in “The Comments Army” (working title), a film based on a popular novel of the same name by Chang Kang-myoung.

2023-03-07 15:34

'The First Slam Dunk' becomes most-viewed animated Japanese film in South Korea

'The First Slam Dunk' becomes most-viewed animated Japanese film in South Korea

"The First Slam Dunk" has become the most-viewed animated Japanese film released in South Korea ever, data showed Sunday.

2023-03-05 21:11

[INTERVIEW] Kim Da-mi says she cried while reading script for 'Soulmate'

INTERVIEWKim Da-mi says she cried while reading script for 'Soulmate'

Actress Kim Da-mi said she was looking for a relatable, down-to-earth character after taking on strong roles in the 2018 sci-fi thriller “The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion” and 2020 hit series “Itaewon Class.”

2023-03-04 10:07

'Soulmate' is heartwarming love letter to female friendship

'Soulmate' is heartwarming love letter to female friendship

“Soulmate” is an endearing love letter to female friendship with two stunning performances by Kim Da-mi and Jeon So-nee. The two actresses, who co-star as best friends in the film, show that the bond of female friendship can be stronger than romantic love.

2023-03-01 16:59

Japanese director Makoto Shinkai to visit Korea in March to promote 'Suzume'

Japanese director Makoto Shinkai to visit Korea in March to promote 'Suzume'

Makoto Shinkai, the filmmaker behind fantasy anime films, “Your Name” (2017) and “Weathering with You” (2019), will visit Korea in March to promote his new film, “Suzume.”

2023-02-27 17:15

Cho Jin-woong says acting alongside Lee Sung-min 'exhilarating experience'

Cho Jin-woong says acting alongside Lee Sung-min 'exhilarating experience'

Actor Cho Jin-woong said he initially had no idea what to make of his character when he first read the script for political thriller “The Devil's Deal.” But the more he went over it with director Lee Won-tae and shared the possibilities of what he might do with the character, the more he wanted to step into the role of Hae-woong.

2023-02-26 17:08

Political thriller 'Devil's Deal' explores themes of power, corruption and betrayal in 1990s

Political thriller 'Devil's Deal' explores themes of power, corruption and betrayal in 1990s

In the political thriller, “The Devil's Deal,” filmmaker Lee Won-tae explores the themes of power, corruption and betrayal as he traces an aspiring politician's rise to power. The film stars Cho Jin-woong in the title role of Hae-woong, Lee Sung-min as power broker Sun-tae and Kim Moo-yul as gang boss Pil-do.

2023-02-22 16:56

Koo Kyo-hwan to lead sci-fi blockbuster 'In Search of the King'

Koo Kyo-hwan to lead sci-fi blockbuster 'In Search of the King'

Actor Koo Kyo-hwan has been cast in the lead role of director Won Shin-yun's sci-fi blockbuster tentatively titled “In Search of the King.”

2023-02-22 16:49

Yim Si-wan felt conflicted about psychopath role in 'Unlocked'

Yim Si-wan felt conflicted about psychopath role in 'Unlocked'

Yim Si-wan, who is again playing the role of a villain in the Netflix film “Unlocked” following his role in 2022 disaster thriller “Emergency Declaration,” said he felt conflicted about playing a psychopath in the new movie.

2023-02-21 08:39

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