Korean animation expands to adult audiences with new genresKorean animation is broadening its scope beyond primarily children's content with a surge of wider themes and genres aimed at capturing adult audiences, as seen in recent releases "Mr. Robot" and "Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning."Mar 19, 2025By Baek Byung-yeul
Korean box office slumps in February amid lack of hit filmsKorea's box office saw sluggish performance last month, with ticket sales and attendance declining sharply year-on-year, data showed Wednesday.Mar 19, 2025By yonhap
Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Revelations’ dives into human nature, faithDirector Yeon Sang-ho says his latest film “Revelations” delves into the psychological turmoil of individuals clinging to their own beliefs, avoiding fantasy for a realistic portrayal of their descent into destruction and the possibility of salvation.Mar 18, 2025By Baek Byung-yeul
YouTube commentator denies allegations in defamation case filed by Kim Sae-ron’s familyYouTuber Lee Jin-ho, who runs the channel @Behind_Master, denied accusations of defamation after the family of actress Kim Sae-ron filed a lawsuit against him. Mar 18, 2025By KTimes
'Streaming' tackles dangers of unfiltered online contentThe thriller film “Streaming” explores the impact of unfiltered — and often harmful — content found on video streaming platforms, with the aim of providing viewers with a chance to critically discern the vast amount of information they consume.Mar 17, 2025By Baek Byung-yeul
Theaters introduce new experiences: Watching movies while knittingThe transformation of movie theaters continues. At times, they host large-screen sports events or fan meetups, while Lotte Cinema has even organized large-scale matchmaking sessions. In this wave of innovation, CGV is introducing a unique initiative as well.Mar 17, 2025By KTimes
Remembering Kim Sae-ronSometimes, a vivid dream lingers throughout the day. Yesterday, I had a deeply sorrowful dream in which I met and spoke with the late actor Kim Sae-ron. We had crossed paths once in real life, 13 years ago. I still remember the sparkle in her eyes and her pure, cheerful smile when she was just 13 years old.Mar 17, 2025By KTimes
'Exorcism Chronicles' continues occult boom with strong box office performance'"Exorcism Chronicles" is continuing its strong box office run, generating significant attention. Industry experts suggest that the occult boom, sparked by "Exhuma," has now extended to "Exorcism Chronicles." But what makes this film so captivating for audiences?Mar 16, 2025By KTimes
'The Solitary Gourmet' explores Korean flavors Japanese cuisine can’t replicatePopular Japanese drama “The Solitary Gourmet,” which has gained international popularity, is making its big-screen debut with its first feature film of the same name, set to release on Mar. 19. The long-running drama, based on a manga series, first aired in 2012 and has continued for 13 years, capturing viewers with its quiet but mouthwatering premise, middle-aged interior designer Goro Inogashira, played by Yutaka Matsushige, visits neighborhood eateries alone during his work trips and enjoys their food in silence. Matsushige, who not only stars in but also directed the new film, attended a press conference in Seoul on Thursday at CGV Yongsan I’Park Mall to share his thoughts on the movie and his love of food. In the film, Inogashira embarks on a journey to uncover the secret behind a nostalgic broth flavor, prompted by a request from the father of an old flame who now lives in France. His culinary adventure starts in Japan’s Goto Islands, detours through Korea’s Nampoong and Geoje islands due to a typhoon, and concludes in Tokyo. Along the way, he forms bonds with people he mMar 14, 2025By KTimes
‘The Solitary Gourmet’ bridges cultures between Korea, Japan through foodYutaka Matsushige, director and star of the Japanese movie "The Solitary Gourmet," said the series, which depicts the daily life of finding delicious food, is more popular in Korea than in Japan and expressed his hope that the film version would serve as a bridge between the two countries.Mar 13, 2025By Baek Byung-yeul
