Understanding the world phenomenon of "Beef" and "Past Lives"

By Sebastián N. NadiloLast year, two Korean American productions captivated audiences worldwide, earning acclaim from both critics and viewers alike. Of course, I am talking about Past Lives a romantic drama feature film, directed by first-time filmmaker Celin...

The U.S. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Holding a Special Exhibition for Korean Horrors and Thrillers

The U.S. Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will hold a special exhibition, 'Monstrous: The Dark Side of New Korean Cinema,’ from October 1 to 29, showcasing 8 Korean horrors and thrillers released in the 2000s. Starting with Director Park Chanwook’s Oldboy...

Project Wolf Hunting, Pre-sold to 41 Countries Globally

Project Wolf Hunting has been pre-sold to 41 countries around the world, including Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Russia, India, the United States, and Japan. It is also attracting attention from Germany, France, Brazil, Argentina, and the United Kingdom. Especially...

The Witch: Part 2. The Other One, Nominated in the International Competition Section at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival

Director Park Hoonjung's The Witch: Part 2. The Other One has entered the international competition section at the 40th Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival. In addition, Director Park Daemin's Special Delivery and Director Yoon Youngbin'...

Magnolia Pictures Acquired the North American Rights from Hunt

The film, Hunt, signed the North American rights with Magnolia Pictures and will be released in North America in December. Magnolia Pictures is considered a major company that imported and distributed a number of Korean films in North America, including The Ho...

Project Wolf Hunting, Invited to MIDNIGHT MADNESS of the 47th Toronto Int’l Film Festival

The film, Project Wolf Hunting, has officially been invited to the MIDNIGHT MADNESS section of the 47th Toronto International Film Festival, which will open on September 8th (local time). Along with Cannes, Venice, and Berlin, the Toronto International Film Fe...

Showbox, the Blueprint of Global Leap for Creator-centric New Business

On June 15, Showbox Media Day ‘FUN FOR TOMORROW’ was held at the Seoul Dragon City Hotel in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. Showbox CEO Kim Dosoo and MCG Chairman Koo Bonwoong attended the event and announced strategies for K-content production and distribution across bord...

“I hope this award won’t affect me.”, Actor SONG Kangho

Director Park Chanwook, who didn’t watch Broker yet due to his busy schedule at Cannes, asked Actor Song Kangho, "I heard your acting in Broker is fabulous. Is it true?" Then, Song Kangho replied, "No, I just played a supporting role. I’m nothing i...

Bae Doona Joins Zack Snyder’s REBEL MOON

Cloud Atlas (2012)Korean star Bae Doona is returning to Hollywood after joining the main cast of the upcoming Zack Snyder-directed sci-fi film Rebel Moon for Netflix. Bae joins a cast that will also feature Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Djimon Hounsou and Ra...

Bong Joonho to Direct Robert Pattinson in SF Film MICKEY7

Parasite at the 72nd Cannes International Film FestivalAcademy Award-winning filmmaker Bong Joonho appears to have set his sights on his next live-action feature. Bong is in talks to direct an adaption of Edward Ashton’s upcoming SF novel Mickey7, with Robert ...