Korean movies thrive despite overall market slump in 2024 Last year's overall theater revenue and audience numbers saw a slight decrease from a year ago, but Korean films still showed strong performances with an increase of over 15 percent each, according to the Korean Film Council (KOFIC) on Tuesday.Feb 18, 2025By Baek Byung-yeul
'The Match' set for theatrical release after Yoo Ah-in's drug scandal "The Match," a movie centered on the board game go, or "baduk," in Korean, whose release was indefinitely postponed due to lead actor Yoo Ah-in’s drug use allegations, will finally meet audiences on March 26, its distributor BY4M Studio said Monday.Feb 17, 2025By Baek Byung-yeul
Korea grieves Kim Sae-ron's death under weight of public scrutiny Kim Sae-ron, a former child actor who rose to fame at an early age, was found dead at her home on Sunday. She was 24.Feb 17, 2025By Pyo Kyung-min
'Mickey 17' draws positive reviews at Berlinale Director Bong Joon-ho's latest film, "Mickey 17," premiered at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival to widespread acclaim from international media. This marks Bong's first new project in six years since his 2019 film "Parasite," which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival and the Academy Award for Best Picture.Feb 17, 2025By KTimes
REVIEW '1st Kiss' blends romance, fantasy in time-bending tale A wife on the verge of divorce loses her husband and then travels back in time to their most cherished moments. What will she do with this second chance at love?Feb 16, 2025By Baek Byung-yeul
Musk and space travel skewered in director Bong's latest Interplanetary space travel and the vanities of tech billionaires like Elon Musk are the subject of acclaimed Korean director Bong Joon Ho's satirical new film "Mickey 17" which will be shown at the Berlin film festival, Saturday.Feb 15, 2025By AFP
Why are Korean movies gaining ground in Southeast Asia?Korean movies are gaining immense popularity in Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. Experts highlight the region’s deep enthusiasm for Korean cultural content, making it an indispensable part of the global expansion of K-content. Feb 13, 2025By Baek Byung-yeul
Hong Sang-soo competes, Bong Joon-ho returns with 'Mickey 17' at Berlin Film Festival The latest works by Korean directors Bong Joon-ho and Hong Sang-soo will be screened at the Berlin Film Festival, which kicks off Thursday for an 11-day run.Feb 13, 2025By Yonhap
Political turmoil sparks wave of documentaries in Korean cinema In the wake of President Yoon Suk Yeol's sudden declaration of martial law in December, Korea is witnessing a surge of political documentaries set to hit theaters, including films spotlighting Yoon himself and Rep. Lee Jun-seok of the Reform Party, reflecting and potentially intensifying the nation's already deeply polarized political climate.Feb 12, 2025By Baek Byung-yeul
'Dark Nuns' becomes global hit, tops 1 mil. viewers in Indonesia Korean occult movie "Dark Nuns," starring Song Hye-kyo of the Netflix series "The Glory," is gaining immense popularity overseas, even attracting over 1 million viewers in Indonesia.Feb 11, 2025By Baek Byung-yeul
