CHUNG Chung-hoon to Lens Next Edgar WRIGHT Film

CHUNG Chung-hoon, the world-famous cinematographer who made his name by serving as the director of photography for most of director PARK Chan-wook’s defining works, has signed on to shoot the upcoming psychological horror Last Night in Soho, the next film of d...

KAWAI Kenji to Receive Inaugural Jecheon Asia Film Music Honorary Award

The Jecheon International Music & Film Festival is returning for its 13th edition next month, from August 10th to 15th. In addition to its films, music shows and cinema concerts, this year JIMFF will introduce the Jecheon Asia Film Music Honorary Award, wh...

Muju Film Festival Raises Curtain on 5th Edition

On a clear evening on June 2nd, the Muju Film Festival opened the doors to its 5th edition. The opening ceremony was hosted by actors PARK Cheol-min and KIM Hye-na and featured live performances from famed singer HAN Young-ae, among others. The ceremony was fo...

Shooting Begins for New YOO Ji-tae Film

Bowling Drama Co-Stars LEE Da-wit, LEE Jung-hyun Old Boy (2003) star YOO Ji-tae started shooting his latest project Split on April 2nd in an abandoned factory in Incheon. The film co-stars LEE Jung-hyun, LEE Da-wit and CHUNG Sung-hwa. YOO stars as Cheol-jong...

Top Korean Cinematographer Gets London Showcase

Top Korean cinematographer CHUN Chung-hoon is visiting the UK capital this week, after being invited by the Korean Cultural Center UK (KCCUK), which is staging a six-title retrospective of his work. Following 2012’s Year of 12 Directors and last year’s Year o...

JUNG Woo-sung Eyes New YIM Pil-sung Film

Korean Fairy TaleKorean star JUNG Woo-sung has signed on to a lead role in a new film from director YIM Pil-sung. Tentatively titled Madame Bbaengduk, the tale is a reworking of the classic Korean fairy tale 'Shim Chung.' JUNG will take on the part of...

The first theatrical feature documentary made by a Korean in New Zealand

The New Zealand International Film Festival has recently screened the first theatrical feature documentary made by a Korean in the country. <Moving> (2011) focuses on a Korean couple and the struggles they faced before, during and after the infamous se...