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Wed, October 27, 2021 | 19:54

China censors Oscars success of history-making Chloe Zhao

Beijing-born Chloe Zhao was scrubbed from Chinese social media on Monday as a nationalist backlash airbrushed out her remarkable achievement of becoming the first woman of colour to win the best director Oscar.

2021-04-26 16:28

Youn Yuh-jung becomes first Korean to win acting Oscar

Youn Yuh-jung made history Sunday (local time) becoming the first Korean to win an acting Oscar for her nuanced portrayal of Soon-ja, the grandmother of a Korean immigrant family, in director Lee Isaac Chung's moving drama “Minari.”

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2021-04-26 16:14

Once a 'needs-driven' actor gets global spotlight

Youn Yuh-jung, 73, has achieved a feat that no other Korean actor has ever done in the 102 years of Korean cinema history ― winning an Oscar ― a half century after her big screen acting debut in 1971.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2021-04-26 14:56

'Nomadland' wins best picture at Oscars

Chloe Zhao's ``Nomadland,'' a wistful portrait of itinerant lives on open roads across the American West, won best picture Sunday at the 93rd Academy Awards, where the China-born Zhao also became just the second woman to win best director, and the first woman of color.

2021-04-26 12:59

Korean film industry people shine at Oscars for second year in a row

About a year ago, few South Koreans likely imagined they would see their compatriots receive awards at the Oscars, one of the world's most prestigious cinema award shows, for two years in a row. But it really happened in 2020 and 2021.

2021-04-26 12:46

Youn Yuh-jung of 'Minari' wins Oscar for best supporting actress

Youn Yuh-jung has won best supporting actress at this year's Academy Awards for her performance in the immigrant film "Minari," becoming the first South Korean to win an acting Oscar.At the awards ceremony held at Union Station in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday (U.S. time), Youn was awarded Best Actress in a Supporting Role, beating Maria Bakalova for "Borat Subsequent Mo...

2021-04-26 10:59

[INTERVIEW] Jeon Yeo-been's journey from indie film darling to big-budget star

In the first few months of 2021, actress Jeon Yeo-been has starred in two different projects. She plays a feisty lawyer in tvN's drama series, “Vincenzo,” and a taciturn sharpshooter in the noir film, “Night in Paradise.” The two seemingly different characters have one striking similarity: both seek revenge against people who killed their families.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2021-04-25 16:47

Guiliani wins two Razzies for infamous 'Borat' scene

The votes are in, and there is no point in Rudy Giuliani arguing with the result - Donald Trump's lawyer was awarded two Razzies Saturday for his "performance" in "Borat Subsequent Moviefilm." The annual tongue-in-cheek Razzies, or Golden Raspberry Awards, "honor" the worst in film, and are handed out the day before the Oscars, serving to mock the following night's self-congr...

2021-04-25 15:06

Will Youn Yuh-jung of 'Minari' become first Korean to win Oscars' acting trophy?

One day before the 93rd Academy Awards ceremony, veteran actress Youn Yuh-jung is grabbing attention over whether she will become the first South Korean to win an acting award at the Oscars.The 73-year-old screen veteran was nominated for best supporting actress for her role in the immigration film "Minari." Youn plays Soon-ja, an eccentric grandmother who flies to rural Arka...

2021-04-25 08:26

Mystery thriller 'Recalled' rises to top of local box offices

The thriller film, “Recalled,” starring Seo Yea-ji and Kim Kang-woo, is soaring at local box offices after reaching the top on the day it premiered, Wednesday. The film generated over 15,000 ticket sales on Thursday, grossing a total of 268 million won ($240,000) in just two days. On opening day alone, 18,200 tickets were sold, garnering 136 million won ($122,000) in sales.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2021-04-23 16:54

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