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Fri, June 2, 2023 | 06:56

Action comedy film becomes 3rd Korean flick to top 6 mil. admissions in 2022

Action comedy film becomes 3rd Korean flick to top 6 mil. admissions in 2022

"Confidential Assignment 2: International," the action-comedy sequel to a 2017 hit, became the third Korean film to top 6 million tickets sold on Sunday.

2022-10-02 14:22

[INTERVIEW] Ra Mi-ran's comedic talents shine in 'Honest Candidate 2'

INTERVIEWRa Mi-ran's comedic talents shine in 'Honest Candidate 2'

Actress Ra Mi-ran, a late bloomer who made her film debut in “Sympathy for Lady Vengeance” (2005) at the age of 30, made a big impression in the role of a fast-talking politician who suddenly cannot lie anymore after her grandmother's wish comes true in “Honest Candidate.” The 2020 film saw moderate success at the box office, reaching over 1.5 million moviegoers, despite a hu...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-09-30 17:04

Multi-genre film 'Daemuga' adds shamanic voice to hip-hop

Multi-genre film 'Daemuga' adds shamanic voice to hip-hop

“Daemuga” stands apart from other films not only because of its surrealistic touch, but also by blending the genres of comedy, drama, mystery and crime. The multi-genre film revolves around three ill-fated shamans ― Ma Seong-jun (Park Sung-woong), Gangnam (Yang Hyun-min) and Shin Nam (Ryu Gyung-soo) ― who are each tasked with performing a shamanistic exorcism ritual known as ...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-09-28 16:25

Nam Joo-hyuk returns to big screen in crime action 'Remember'

Nam Joo-hyuk returns to big screen in crime action 'Remember'

Nam Joo-hyuk is returning to the big screen for the first time in two years as an innocent young man who becomes embroiled in a murder plot in “Remember,” directed by Lee Il-hyung, best known for his 2016 crime action film, “A Violent Prosecutor.” A Korean remake of Atom Egoyan's 2015 Nazi-hunter film of the same title, “Remember” revolves around Pil-joo (Lee Sung-min), an ol...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-09-27 16:04

'Project Wolf Hunting' actor on accidentally finding fame, playing laconic criminal

'Project Wolf Hunting' actor on accidentally finding fame, playing laconic criminal

Actor Jang Dong-yoon found fame accidentally after giving a TV interview for stopping a robbery at a convenience store. He immediately went viral on the internet with his act of bravery and good looks. Then Jang was approached by the head of an entertainment agency. This changed the course of his life.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-09-25 17:28

[INTERVIEW] At age 50, Yum Jung-ah is at top of her game

INTERVIEWAt age 50, Yum Jung-ah is at top of her game

Yum Jung-ah is one of the most accomplished actresses of her generation here who remains at the top of her game, but she still gets nervous before opening a movie. Ahead of the release of her new film, “Life is Beautiful,” Yum made a secret visit to a movie theater in Seoul where she sat with the audience and watched their reactions during the pre-release screening.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-09-22 14:11

Documentary film on former NK spies set to hit screens next week

Documentary film on former NK spies set to hit screens next week

In 2000, 63 former long-term political prisoners who were sent to the South as spies were repatriated to the North following an inter-Korean summit during which leaders of the two Koreas agreed to give priority to humanitarian issues in the same year.

2022-09-20 17:54

'Confession' actor So Ji-sub recalls handwritten letter from director

'Confession' actor So Ji-sub recalls handwritten letter from director

Actor So Ji-sub said director Yoon Jong-seok's handwritten letter was part of the reason why he was so drawn to “Confession,” a mystery thriller that tells the story of a man suspected of murder. “When Yoon suggested that we work together on this project, he gave me a handwritten letter that included details about the character and why he wanted to work with me. I was touched...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-09-20 14:53

Classic, all-time popular movies fill low season at theaters

Classic, all-time popular movies fill low season at theaters

The time between Chuseok holiday and winter vacation is usually low season in the local theater industry, because blockbusters are not released until the Christmas and the New Year holiday season begins. To fill the low season, theater chains this year have opted for re-releases of “classic, all-time popular” movies, with more than 10 Korean and foreign films being slated for...

Kim Rahn | 2022-09-18 13:21

Ryu Jun-yeol, Jeon Yeo-been to co-host opening ceremony of Busan film festival

Ryu Jun-yeol, Jeon Yeo-been to co-host opening ceremony of Busan film festival

Actors Ryu Jun-yeol and Jeon Yeo-been will co-host the opening ceremony of the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) next month, organizers said Wednesday. The 27th BIFF is set to kick off its 10-day run at the Busan Cinema Center on Oct. 5. This year's opening ceremony will be held without any social-distancing requirements for the first time in over two years using all a...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-09-15 08:05

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