SORIKKUN Wraps, Aims for Release in 1st Half of 2020

The period pansori drama Sorikkun (Korean title) from Spirits’ Homecoming (2016) director CHO Jung-rae, wrapped production at the end of November, following the start of principal photography back in September. The film stars KIM Min-jun, LEE Yoo-ri and KIM Do...

SPIRITS’ HOMECOMING Director Returns with Pansori Film SORIKKUN

CHO Jung-rae, the director of the smash hit indie drama Spirits’ Homecoming (2016), is preparing to go into production on his next film, which will be made under the title Sorikkun, the Korean word for a singer in a traditional Pansori performance. The film wi...

UHM Tae-woong Returns in KIM Ki-duk Produced FORK LANE

Actor UHM Tae-woong recently began shooting the indie film Fork Lane, the new production from KIM Ki-duk’s production house, a KIM KI-DUK film. Directing the project is LEE Ju-hyoung, whose debut, the 2013 North Korean spy drama Red Family, was also produced b...

First Edition of Osaka Korea Film Festival Screens 6 Titles

KIM Yun-seok and PARK Joong-hoon visit the festival To celebrate the 50th anniversary of restoring Korean Japanese diplomatic relations, a meaningful Korean movie event will take place in Osaka. The first edition of Osaka Korean Film Festival will be held at...

KOFFIA Expands for 5th Edition

Korean Film Festival in Australia Books 19 Features Having already expanded to three cities in recent years, the Korean Film Festival in Australia (KOFFIA) is expanding its roadshow to an another trio of towns for its upcoming 5th edition. In addition to Sydn...

Chinese TOP STAR Remake Set

PARK Joong-hoon’s Directorial Debut Gets Redo Top Star, the directorial debut of veteran Korean star PARK Joong-hoon, has set a deal for a Chinese remake. The Beijing outfit Aim Media sealed the deal with Lotte Entertainment, the Korean studio which produced ...

TOP STAR Gets Japan Distributor

PARK Joong-hoon's Directorial Debut Looks to Asian Markets Japan will get a chance to meet Top Star, the directorial debut film of actor PARK Joong-hoon. On October 24th, Lotte Entertainment announced that Twin, a Korean film distributor in Japan, finaliz...

Busan Film Fest Kicks Off for 18th Edition

Stars Come Out for Opening Ceremony Thursday evening (October 3rd) marked the start of the 18th Busan International Film Festival, Asia’s largest film event. A star-studded red carpet outside the Busan Cinema Center led to the opening ceremony, which was foll...

Guests Confirmed for This Year’s BIFF Open Talks

Directors and Stars Gather from Korea, China and Japan Guests for this year’s Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)have been finalized. ‘Open Talk,’ where guests of invited films can communicate with spectators, will be held on the outdoor stage of the BIF...

BIFF Reveals Program for 18th Edition

301 Films from 70 Countries to Screen Korea’s largest film event, the Busan International Film Festival, is set to return for its 18th edition next month. Yesterday evening, the festival revealed its packed program for 2013. This year’s festival will feature ...