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Thu, March 23, 2023 | 16:19

Jeon Jong-seo discusses her first Hollywood role in 'Mona Lisa and Blood Moon'

Jeon Jong-seo discusses her first Hollywood role in 'Mona Lisa and Blood Moon'

Jeon Jong-seo said she found it liberating to play Mona Lisa Lee in her Hollywood debut feature “Mona Lisa and the Blood Moon.”

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-03-22 16:02

'Kill Boksoon' star Jeon Do-yeon talks about why she signed up without reading script

'Kill Boksoon' star Jeon Do-yeon talks about why she signed up without reading script

Before she even got her hands on the script for "Kill Boksoon," Jeon Do-yeon said she had already committed to the Netflix film. Eager to take on different roles and different genres, she agreed to be the co-lead with Seol Kyung-gu. “Kill Boksoon” marks their third collaboration following “I Wish I had a Wife” (2001) and “Birthday” (2019).

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-03-21 16:42

Japanese animation 'Suzume' tops 2 mil. admissions in Korea

Japanese animation 'Suzume' tops 2 mil. admissions in Korea

The Japanese animated film "Suzume" has garnered over 2 million admissions in the first 13 days of its release in Korea, its local distributor said Tuesday.

2023-03-21 09:46

Park Sung-woong talks about filming 'Woong Nam' with comedian-turned-director

Park Sung-woong talks about filming 'Woong Nam' with comedian-turned-director

Actor Park Sung-woong is well-known for taking roles that are outside of his comfort zone. While most people know him for the 2013 crime thriller, “New World,” Park has appeared in many other noteworthy films such as “Inside Me” (2019), “OK! Madam” (2020) and “Gentleman” (2022).

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-03-20 21:20

Japanese animations rank high at Korean box office

Japanese animations rank high at Korean box office

Three Japanese animations were among the top five films on the weekend box-office chart in Korea, industry data showed Monday, proving their unwavering popularity among local audiences.

2023-03-20 11:36

Film highlights discrimination against Chosun schools in Japan

Film highlights discrimination against Chosun schools in Japan

In 2010, the Japanese government waived high school tuition fees to reduce the burden of household education costs. However, 10 Chosun schools, providers of education for ethnic Koreans in Japan, were excluded from tuition exemptions because of their association with North Korea.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-03-17 16:38

Director Lee Isaac Chung honored to join 'Mandalorian' team

Director Lee Isaac Chung honored to join 'Mandalorian' team

American film director Lee Issac Chung said Friday he was honored to join the production team for Disney+ sci-fi space adventure series "Mandalorian" as he has long been a fan of the "Star Wars" saga.

2023-03-17 15:03

Film 'Rebound' to continue basketball boom following 'The First Slam Dunk'

Film 'Rebound' to continue basketball boom following 'The First Slam Dunk'

Director Jang Hang-jun said he wishes to capitalize on the recent interest in basketball with “Rebound,” a film about the endeavors of a high school basketball team as they compete in a series of tournaments with the hope of winning a title.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-03-14 16:00

Japanese animation 'The First Slam Dunk' tops 4 mil. admissions in Korea

Japanese animation 'The First Slam Dunk' tops 4 mil. admissions in Korea

The Japanese animated film "The First Slam Dunk" has drawn over 4 million moviegoers in Korea, data showed Monday.

2023-03-13 09:26

Film to be made about pioneering sculptor Kwon Jin-kyu

Film to be made about pioneering sculptor Kwon Jin-kyu

A documentary film examining the life and works of the pioneering realist sculptor Kwon Jin-kyu (1922-73) will go into production, according to film studio Myung Films.

Park Han-sol | 2023-03-10 16:51

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