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Fri, March 31, 2023 | 11:43

[INTERVIEW] Lee Ha-nee talks 'Phantom' transformation, motherhood

INTERVIEWLee Ha-nee talks 'Phantom' transformation, motherhood

Lee Ha-nee proves she is a certifiable action star through solid action sequences in spy thriller “Phantom.”

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-01-15 16:28

'Kill Boksoon' to screen at 73rd Berlin Film Festival

'Kill Boksoon' to screen at 73rd Berlin Film Festival

Director Byun Sung-hyun's Netflix film, “Kill Boksoon,” was invited to screen at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival, which will run from Feb. 16 to 26.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-01-15 16:22

'Jung_E' director, cast pay tribute to legendary actor Kang Soo-youn

'Jung_E' director, cast pay tribute to legendary actor Kang Soo-youn

Director Yeon Sang-ho and the cast of “Jung_E” paid tribute to legendary actor Kang Soo-youn during a press conference for the film held in Seoul, Thursday. Kang, 55, died of a cerebral hemorrhage in May 2022 while “Jung_E” was in post-production. Yeon, the mastermind behind hit films and series such as “Train to Busan” (2016) and “Hellbound” (2021), revealed that Kang was th...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-01-12 17:09

Lee Dong-hwi, Jung Eun-chae's anti-romance film to release in February

Lee Dong-hwi, Jung Eun-chae's anti-romance film to release in February

An anti-romantic film, starring Lee Dong-hwi and Jung Eun-chae, will hit local theaters in February. Directed by Hyung Seul-woo, “Maybe We Broke Up” (tentative title) follows the story of a young couple who are in a long-term relationship. They are in the process of breaking up as they no longer share the same beliefs about life and love.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-01-11 17:05

Two animated films enjoy increasing popularity at box office

Two animated films enjoy increasing popularity at box office

While “Avatar: The Way of Water” has been topping the box office for a month, two animated films, one from Japan and the other from the U.S., are enjoying a surge in popularity at the box office since their launch at local cinemas a week ago.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-01-10 16:08

Kim Seon-ho, Cha Seung-won reunite with director Park Hoon-jung in 'Tyrant'

Kim Seon-ho, Cha Seung-won reunite with director Park Hoon-jung in 'Tyrant'

Actors Kim Seon-ho, Cha Seung-won and Kim Kang-woo are set to star in “Tyrant,” a neo-noir action film directed by Park Hoon-jung, known for “New World” (2013) and “The Witch” franchise (2018, 2022).“Tyrant” follows the story of people who try to retrieve the last sample of the “tyrant” program, a secret government project, after it goes missing.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-01-09 17:15

'Avatar 2' tops box office for 4th consecutive week

"Avatar: The Way of Water" stayed on top of the Korean box office for the fourth straight week, data showed Monday.

2023-01-09 09:54

Film 'Gentleman,' starring Ju Ji-hoon, sold to 42 countries

Film 'Gentleman,' starring Ju Ji-hoon, sold to 42 countries

Film “Gentleman,” featuring actors Ju Ji-hoon and Park Sung-woong, has been sold to 42 countries across the world, its distributor said Thursday. According to Contents Panda, the list of countries includes Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Russia and Poland. The film is slated for release in Taiwanese theaters on Jan. 6, Vietnamese theaters on Jan. 27 and Mongolian theaters ...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-01-06 08:21

Veteran actor Na Moon-hee continues to push boundaries to reach younger audiences

Veteran actor Na Moon-hee continues to push boundaries to reach younger audiences

Na Moon-hee is a tireless actor who has worked steadily on the stage, in film and television for over six decades. At the age of 81, she is still eager to do something new. Last October, she debuted as a TikTok creator to reach younger audiences.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-01-05 08:18

'Slam Dunk' creator Takehiko Inoue on bringing comics to big screen

'Slam Dunk' creator Takehiko Inoue on bringing comics to big screen

It was an extraordinary challenge for Takehiko Inoue, the creator of the all-time favorite manga, “Slam Dunk,” to turn the basketball-themed sports story into the animated film, “The First Slam Dunk.” The original comic, which sold more than 170 million copies worldwide, is the seventh best-selling manga series in history.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-01-04 17:05

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