Korean Romcom LOVES AND LEASHES Debuts at 5th on Global Netflix Non-English Film Chart

Love and Leashes (2022)The romantic comedy Love and Leashes, from Like for Likes (2016) director Park Hyunjin, the first Korean film to be financed and produced by Netflix, debuted on the global streaming platform on February 11.Starring Seohyun and Lee Junyou...

Kang Hyoungchul’s Superhero Film HIGH FIVE with Yoo Ahin Wraps Production

Ra Miran, Ahn Jehong, Lee Jaein and Kim Heewon Co-Star inHit filmmaker Kang Hyoungchul has completed production on his fifth film High Five (literal title), which wrapped up five months of production on November 7. The superhero saga stars Yoo Ahin, Ra Miran, ...

ESCAPE FROM MOGADISHU Takes Best Film at Buil Film Awards

Yoo Ahin and Jun Jongseo Win Acting Honors at Busan-Held AwardsRyoo Seungwan’s hit action-thriller Escape from Mogadishu came away from the recent 30th Buil Film Awards with the Best Film Award. Ryoo’s film, which is the highest-grossing film at the Korean box...

Lee Byunghun Receives Excellence in Asian Cinema Award at Asian Film Awards

VOICE OF SILENCE Scores Multiple Wins at AFAsTaking place for the second time in Busan, alongside the Busan International Film Festival, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) staged their 15th edition on Friday, October 8 at the Paradise Hotel on Haeundae Beach.Lee Byun...

Stars Return to Busan Film Festival for Opening Ceremony of 26th Edition

BIFF Honors Im Kwontaek, Hosts World Premiere of Im Sangsoo’sHEAVEN: TO THE LAND OF HAPPINESSThis year’s 26th Busan International Film Festival kicked off with a star-studded opening ceremony on a warm night at the Korean Cinema Center on Wednesday, October 6,...

Netflix Korea to Release HELLBOUND and THE SILENT SEA This Year

Streamer Reveals Raft of Upcoming Korean TitlesIn the wake of their phenomenal success with Hwang Donghyuk’s original series Squid Game, which became the first Korean show to top Netflix’s global rankings, Netflix Korea has revealed its upcoming slate, includi...

Yeon Sangho’s Netflix Series HELLBOUND to Screen at London Film Festival

Ko Bongsoo’s HUMIDITY ALERT Also Invited to British Film EventThe BFI London Film Festival is returning for its 2021 edition on October 6 and set to be featured, among this year’s festivities are a sneak peek of a major Netflix Korea Original series and a Kore...

THE BOOK OF FISH and DELIVER US FROM EVIL Land 4 Nominations at 15th Asian Film Awards

Lee Joonik’s Latest Up for Best Film and Best Director at AFAsLee Joonik’s critically acclaimed latest film The Book of Fish is among the titles leading the field for the upcoming 15th Asian Film Awards. The period drama received four nominations, including ke...

ESCAPE FROM MOGADISHU and BOOK OF FISH Lead Buil Film Awards Nominations

Latest Films from Ryoo Seungwan and Lee Joonik Score 8 Nods a PieceThe Buil Film Awards, one of the top Korean film industry prize events, has announced this year’s nominees ahead of its ceremony next month. Leading the pack with eight nominations apiece, out ...

VOICE OF SILENCE Wins Top Prize at Fantasia Film Festival

Yoo Ahin Awarded Best Actor for Acclaimed Black Comedy in CanadaVoice of Silence (2020), the acclaimed debut film of director Hong Euijeong, has triumphed at this year’s Fantasia International Film Festival, where it picked up two awards. The black comedy earn...