A Special Exhibition at the 26th BIFAN, ‘It’s Going on: 39+1, KAFA’

Director Jo Sunghee’s Don't Step Out of the House(2008)The 26th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) is holding a special exhibition, ‘It’s Going on: 39+1, KAFA.’ Mo Eunyoung, the programmer of BIFAN said, "We prepared this special eve...

From Big Star of Squid Game to Director of HUNT on the Cannes’ Red Carpet

The 75th Cannes International Film Festival, which opened on May 17 (France local time), will probably be remembered as the ‘brightest’ film festival in its 75-year history. Few film officials and tourists from around the world who fill the Boulevard de la Cro...

Kang Sooyoun, the First Korean ‘World Star,’ Passed Away at 55 on May 7

Actor Kang Sooyoun, the eternal ‘World Star’ and the first Korean actor who won the Best Actress at an international film festival, passed away on May 7 at the age of 55. The Korean film world and fans expressed deep condolences for the sudden sad news. Direct...

The 20th Florence Korea Film Fest, Open the Door with Heaven: To the Land of Happiness

Florence Korea Film Fest, which introduces Korean films throughout Europe and Italy, will be held from April 7 to 15 (local time). Marking its 20th anniversary this year, the festival will attract Italian and European audiences with its special programs.First,...

Hong Sangsoo’s THE NOVELIST’S FILM Scores International Sales Deals

Hong Sangsoo’s 27th feature The Novelist’s Film, which recently won the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize at the Berlin International Film Festival, has been picked up for distribution in several overseas markets.Finecut, the boutique agency responsible for the fil...

HEAVEN: TO THE LAND OF HAPPINESS and ESCAPE FROM MOGADISHU to Bookend 20th Florence Korea Film Fest

Heaven: To the Land of Happiness (2019)The Florence Korea Film Fest is set to return for its 20th edition this spring, taking place between April 7 and 15. A total of 76 Korean films are scheduled to screen at this year’s edition, including 35 feature-length t...

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...

GUIMOON: THE LIGHTLESS DOOR Wins Audience Award at Vancouver Asian Film Festival

The Korean horror film GUIMOON: The Lightless Door from director Sim Deokgeun won the People’s Choice Overall Feature Film Award last month from this year’s 25th Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF). Also on the awards list was filmmaker Hwang Donghyuk, who pi...

Kim Seohyung to Lead KAFA Feature GREENHOUSE

The Villainess (2017) and Mine actress Kim Seohyung is set to appear in the upcoming Korean Academy of Film Arts (KAFA) project Greenhouse (translated title) in a leading role. From debut director Lee Seolhee, the film is part of the 15th class of feature KAFA...

Hawaii International Film Festival Showcases 21 Korean Films

TEN MONTHS Up for Kau Ka Hōkū AwardLong a supporter of Korean film, whether big or small, this year’s Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) is screening 21 Korean works in its program. 11 features, spanning the commercial and indie realms, and a further 10...