‘Once We Were Us’ Signals the Revival of Romance Cinema with 9-Country International Rollout

Still of ‘Once We Were Us' (provided by Showbox)"Romance no longer works in theaters." This became the industry consensus in Korean cinema after the late 2010s. Between the rise of OTT platforms, shifting audience preferences, and the COVID-19 pa...

Netflix's First 2026 Korean Film 'Pavane' Bets on Pure Youth Romance Over Action

Still of 'Pavane' (provided by Netflix) Netflix's first Korean film release of 2026 was neither a crime thriller nor an action blockbuster—it was a youth romance. 'Pavane,' which premiered globally on February 20, tells the story of three ...

'Even If This Love Disappears' Tops Netflix Korea in Opening Week

Still of 'Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight' (provided by VIVO M Studio) Shin Si-ah-led youth romance "Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight" (Korean title: "Oseisa") claimed the No. 1 spot in Netflix Kor...

Six Hours That Resonated Globally: The Seoul Guardians Takes Second Place in Rotterdam Audience Awards

Poster of ‘The Seoul Guardians' (provided by IMDb) At the 55th International Film Festival Rotterdam (January 29–February 8, 2026),The Seoul Guardians, a 70-minute documentary directed by the production team behind MBC's investigative programPD Notebo...

Yoo Hae-jin's 'The King's Warden' Crosses 1 Million Admissions in Five Days

Still from 'The King's Warden' (provided by Showbox)Yoo Hae-jin's historical drama "The King's Warden," directed by Jang Hang-jun, has surpassed one million cumulative admissions just five days after its release. Opening on February...

From Actor to Producer: Son Suk-ku's Second Act Proves Itself at Sundance

Still from 'Bedford Park' (provided by The Hollywood Reporter) Two years after launching his production company Stannum, actor Son Suk-ku has opened doors at the world's largest independent film festival.Bedford Park, director Stephanie Ahn's ...

Jeonju Grand Prize Winner 'Light of Winter' Brings Understated Family Drama to Korean Theaters

'Light of Winter' (provided by Roda Entertainment, 781 Company, RootB Company, Vibe Actors) "Light of Winter," winner of the Grand Prize in the Korean Competition at the 26th Jeonju International Film Festival, opens in theaters nationwide on ...

Finding Laughter in Tragedy: 'The Man Who Lives With the King' Reimagines Danjong's Final Months

'The Man Who Lives With the King' (provided by Showbox) Danjong, the sixth king of the Joseon Dynasty, remains one of Korean history's most tragic figures. Ascending to the throne at age 10, he was deposed by his uncle Grand Prince Suyang and die...

Korean Government Launches $61M Film Policy Fund and Ticket Revenue Reform to Combat Industry Crisis

MI of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) While Korean content continues to gain recognition at international film festivals and global streaming platforms, the foundation of Korea's domestic film industry is ...

Netflix Marks 10 Years in Korea with Renewed Long-Term Investment Commitment

Poster of 'The Great Flood' (Provided by Netflix) Netflix marked its 10th anniversary in Korea by reaffirming its long-term investment commitment to Korean content and unveiling its 2026 lineup. At the "Next on Netflix 2026 Korea" event held o...