INTERVIEW Cho Yeo-jeong explores love, betrayal, isolation in 'Hidden Face' Actor Cho Yeo-jeong revealed that the strong chemistry with her co-stars Song Seung-heon and Park Ji-hyun played a key role in bringing to life the thriller film, "Hidden Face." The film revolves around a unique situation of being trapped in a sealed room.Nov 19, 2024By Baek Byung-yeul
Bollywood blockbusters to screen in KoreaIndian films that have been well-received recently will be screened in Korea as the Korean Film Archive (KOFA) will host an Indian Film Festival to let movie fans get a glimpse of the essence of Indian cinema, popularly known as Bollywood.Nov 15, 2024By Baek Byung-yeul
Korean remakes of foreign hits become new movie industry trend Films released in Korea this year such as "Pilot," "Handsome Guys,” "Hear Me: Our Summer" and “Hidden Face” share a common trait — they are remakes of foreign films.Nov 15, 2024By Baek Byung-yeul
Singer Lee Seung-gi distances himself from father-in-law's stock manipulation scandal Singer and actor Lee Seung-gi addressed the controversy surrounding his father-in-law's alleged involvement in stock manipulation, clarifying that he and his wife, actress Lee Da-in, "have established a completely independent family."Nov 14, 2024By KTimes
'Devils Stay': Tepid exorcism variation "Devils Stay" sticks closely to the classic formula of a traditional exorcism film: a young girl possessed by a mysterious demon and a tormented exorcist fighting to save her while grappling with his own troubled past.Nov 13, 2024By Yonhap
'Land of Morning Calm' explores dark depths of Korea's rural coastal communityIn the late 19th century, Westerners coined the phrase "The Land of the Morning Calm" to describe Korea's 1392-1910 Joseon Kingdom, portraying it as a tranquil but stagnant society. Director Park Ri-woong, while filming his new movie "The Land of Morning Calm," noted that the atmosphere in Korea's fishing villages today evokes a similar sense of quiet and inertia, reflecting those long-ago perceptions in an unexpected, modern way.Nov 12, 2024By Baek Byung-yeul
Film 'Wicked' aims to conquer Korea with localized voice cast The musical fantasy film, "Wicked," adapted from the beloved Broadway show, is set to captivate Korean audiences with its world premiere here.Nov 11, 2024By Baek Byung-yeul
Korean film festivals in London captivate audiences with cinema, foodLondon is hosting a series of film festivals showcasing Korean cinema and even globally popular Korean food, reflecting the growing interest of British and European people in Korean cultural content.Nov 7, 2024By Baek Byung-yeul
'APT.' in Korean pop culture reflects obsession with real estate, wealth Koreans have a strong cultural obsession with real estate, particularly the ownership of apartments.Nov 6, 2024By Baek Byung-yeul
Song Hye-kyo becomes exorcist nun in 'The Priests 2: Dark Nuns' The much-anticipated film "The Priests 2: Dark Nuns," starring Song Hye-kyo and Jeon Yeo-been, is officially set for release on Jan. 24, 2025, with an international poster now revealed, distributor NEW (Next Entertainment World) announced Monday.Nov 5, 2024By KTimes