'Harbin' surpasses 1 mil. admissions day after release The Korean historical drama "Harbin" surpassed the 1 million admissions mark Wednesday, just one day after its release, the film's distributor said.Dec 25, 2024By Yonhap
INTERVIEW Hyun Bin: Son Ye-jin and my son are my top priorities in lifeFor actor Hyun Bin, "Harbin" is a film that holds great significance. The day after the traditional ceremonial warship for the project, his second child was born. Now a father, Hyun Bin said that his wife, Son Ye-jin, and their son are tied as the top priority in his life. Dec 24, 2024By KTimes
INTERVIEW Song Joong-ki navigates challenges, tests boundaries in 'Bogota: City of the Lost' Actor Song Joong-ki, known for his baby face and gentle eyes, doesn't hesitate to take on roles in films or TV series that portray characters with rough edges or ambitious personalities.Dec 23, 2024By Baek Byung-yeul
'Firefighters' overcomes delays, setbacks to top box office spot "Firefighters," a film based on a 2001 arson incident that claimed the lives of six firefighters, wrapped up filming in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the release was repeatedly delayed due to the pandemic and a drunk driving incident involving lead actor Kwak Do-won, ultimately leaving the film shelved. In Korea, films like this are often referred to as “warehouse movies.”Dec 22, 2024By Baek Byung-yeul
Actor Hyun Bin almost 'burst into tears' after finishing shooting for 'Harbin' Actor Hyun Bin felt immense pressure portraying a revered historical figure in the espionage thriller "Harbin." He admitted he almost "burst into tears" upon completing the filming, the actor shared Thursday.Dec 19, 2024By Yonhap
'Harbin' captures Korea's resilience through time "Harbin" is a film based on the life of Ahn Jung-geun (1879-1910), an independence activist who fought for Korea's freedom during Japan's 1910-45 colonial occupation. However, director Woo Min-ho emphasized that the political turmoil Korea is experiencing today is not significantly different from that of a century ago. He noted that viewers might find a sense of hope in the film, believing that the current challenges can be overcome, just as in the past.Dec 18, 2024By Baek Byung-yeul
‘12.12: The Day’ director calls Yoon ‘out-of-his-mind president’Kim Sung-su, the director of the film “12.12: The Day” (2023), criticized the short-lived Dec. 3 martial law fiasco, describing it as “a reckless coup by an out-of-his-mind president.” He made the remarks while accepting the Best Director award at the 11th Korean Film Producers Association Awards held in Mapo District, Seoul, on Tuesday.Dec 18, 2024By KTimes
'Dark Nuns' brings fresh twist to exorcism genre "Dark Nuns," a new occult movie, introduces a fresh twist to the exorcism genre by casting nuns in roles typically reserved for priests, distinguishing it from its 2015 predecessor, "The Priests," while continuing to explore themes of exorcism.Dec 16, 2024By Baek Byung-yeul
'Exhuma' earns 8 times its budget; 'Handsome Guys' posts 336% profit return The top-grossing Korean film of the year is "Exhuma," drawing 11.91 million viewers to theaters, followed closely by "The Roundup: Punishment" with 11.5 million viewers, a narrow gap of 410,000.Dec 16, 2024By KTimes
Films 'Harbin,' 'Bogota: City of the Lost’ seek to revive box office amid political turmoilMuch-anticipated upcoming movies, such as "Harbin," starring Hyun Bin, and "Bogota: City of the Lost," featuring Song Joong-ki, are aiming to capitalize on a potential box office recovery following Saturday’s passage of the impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol.Dec 16, 2024By Baek Byung-yeul
