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Top 10 Korean films of 2017

It's certainly been an interesting year for Korean cinema. While as a whole the films are not as strong as 2016, which was one of the best years in recent memory for Korean films, it nevertheless has produced a number of excellent features. Politics, the controversies (“Okja,” “Battleship Island”) and a new generation of emerging filmmakers make 2017 somewhat distinctive. Her...

Movies | 2017-12-29 14:24

'Along with the Gods” attracts 5.7 mil. audiences

Korean fantasy film “Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds,” directed by Kim Yong-hwa, has attracted 5.7 million movie-goers as of Friday, nine days after its opening on Dec. 20 in local theaters. According to the Korean Film Commission, about 1.2 million people watched the fantasy film on Christmas Day alone, topping the local daily box office. “Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds” attracted 1.26 million movie fans to the cinema on Christmas Eve.

Movies | 2017-12-29 14:19

1987: When the Day ComesIn 1987, protests begin when it is revealed a student activist who participated in pro-democracy demonstrations against the regime was tortured to death during police questioning. The police led by Chief Park (Kim Yoon-seok) initially seek to conceal the case, but a group of people attempt to bring the incident to light. Directed by Jang Joon-hwan. Won...

Movies | 2017-12-28 15:20

Box Office Rankings

[Domestic]Along With the Gods: The Two WorldsSteel RainThe Greatest ShowmanPocket Monsters the Movie: I Choose You!Monster Family[United States]Star Wars: The Last JediJumanji: Welcome to the JunglePitch Perfect 3The Greatest ShowmanFerdinand

Movies | 2017-12-28 15:15

Paterson; The Greatest Showman; Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds; Star Wars: The Last Jedi; Steel Rain

Movies | 2017-12-21 19:52

Box Office Rankings

Domestic; United States

Movies | 2017-12-21 19:46

[INTERVIEW] Film director wants to find truths behind massacres

In 2013, film director Gu Ja-hywan recalled the forgotten deaths of those who were killed during the 1950-53 Korean War, in his documentary film “Red Tomb.” Four years later, Gu is back with his new movie “Haewon,” as a follow-up. The word Haewon means resolving victims' deep sorrow. While Red Tomb focused on massacres which took place in the southern Gyeongsang area, where G...

Movies | 2017-12-20 15:29

Bong's Okja nominated for Academy's visual effects award

Korean director Bong Joon-ho's Netflix-released film "Okja" has been included on the list of top 10 Academy Award nominees for visual effects.

Movies | 2017-12-19 13:50

Star Wars: The Last Jedi; Steel Rain; The Third Murder; The Snowman; Tulip Fever

Movies | 2017-12-14 19:10

Box Office Rankings

Domestic; United States

Movies | 2017-12-14 17:27

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