'Hitman 2' tops Lunar New Year holiday box office, selling 1.26 mil. tickets "Hitman 2," starring Kwon Sang-woo, claimed the top spot at the box office during the six-day Lunar New Year holiday.Jan 31, 2025By Yonhap
INTERVIEW Ha Jung-woo explores new facets of revenge in 'Nocturnal' Renowned actor Ha Jung-woo described his upcoming thriller “Nocturnal” as a raw and intense take on the familiar theme of revenge, promising that its director Kim Jin-hwang would bring a fresh perspective.Jan 24, 2025By Baek Byung-yeul
INTERVIEW Song Hye-kyo practiced smoking for six months to avoid fake acting Fighting against various prejudices is an unavoidable challenge in an actor's career. A character's image can become deeply attached to them, or a casual remark on a variety show can lead to significant misunderstandings. Song Hye-kyo, 43, has not been immune to these challenges.Jan 23, 2025By KTimes
Hong Sang-soo invited to Berlinale for 6th year: Will Kim Min-hee accompany him? Director Hong Sang-soo’s 33rd feature film, “What Does That Nature Say to You” has been officially invited to the competition section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.Jan 22, 2025By KTimes
INTERVIEW Doh Kyung-soo promises warm, gentle romance in 'Secret: Untold Melody' Doh Kyung-soo, also known as lead singer D.O. of K-pop band EXO, described his upcoming romance movie "Secret: Untold Melody," as one that evokes a gentle softness, promising that the film would warm the hearts of audiences.Jan 22, 2025By Baek Byung-yeul
REVIEW Song Hye-kyo embraces dark side in 'Dark Nuns' Starting her acting career in the 1990s, Song Hye-kyo has starred in numerous hit TV dramas, including "Autumn in My Heart" (2000), "All In" (2003) and "Descendants of the Sun" (2016), often playing "pretty" characters.Jan 21, 2025By Baek Byung-yeul
Director Park Chan-wook completes filming long-awaited 'No Other Choice' Award-winning director Park Chan-wook has recently completed filming his latest movie, "No Other Choice," distributor CJ ENM said Tuesday.Jan 21, 2025By Yonhap
Bong Joon-ho describes 'Mickey 17' as deeply human sci-fi tale The acclaimed filmmaker behind "Parasite" (2019), Bong Joon-ho, described his upcoming film “Mickey 17,” starring British actor Robert Pattinson, as a deeply human sci-fi story about a character navigating extreme circumstances.Jan 20, 2025By Baek Byung-yeul
Genre films kick off Lunar New Year box-office battle"Seollal," or the Lunar New Year holiday, has traditionally been a family affair, with many filling movie theaters as they spend time with each other. The film industry is already gearing up for the fierce competition to capture their attention.Jan 19, 2025By Baek Byung-yeul
Should AI movies be considered art, be eligible for copyright protection? A groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) film has gained attention not only for its creative premise but also for its revolutionary production process. Veteran actress Na Moon-hee, 84, stars in the film — but not in person.Jan 18, 2025By KTimes
