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Thu, February 9, 2023 | 21:50

Bae Doona borrows her character's words to speak out on social issues

Bae Doona borrows her character's words to speak out on social issues

Bae Doona said the thriller drama film “Next Sohee” is an emotional tribute to victims of institutional abuse. Inspired by a real-life event, the film revolves around Sohee (Kim Si-eun), a high school student who starts job training at a call center. Sohee cannot bear the highly stressful work culture, which leads to her suicide. Detective Oh Yu-jin (Bae) starts to follow the...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-02-09 16:46

Director Hong Sang-soo to attend Berlin film festival with actor Kim Min-hee

Director Hong Sang-soo to attend Berlin film festival with actor Kim Min-hee

Korean director Hong Sang-soo will attend the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival later this month together with actor Kim Min-hee to promote their new film, "In Water," his production company said Tuesday.

2023-02-07 16:25

Director Jung Joo-ri sheds light on labor exploitation in 'Next Sohee'

Director Jung Joo-ri sheds light on labor exploitation in 'Next Sohee'

Jung Joo-ri, director of Korean film "Next Sohee," said Monday she was struck by a tragic incident of a high school girl's death amid her assignment to a call center and wanted to focus on what pushed her into a dead end.

2023-02-06 16:00

Kim Da-mi, Jeon So-nee team up for coming-of-age film 'Soulmate'

Kim Da-mi, Jeon So-nee team up for coming-of-age film 'Soulmate'

Actors Kim Da-mi and Jeon So-nee said they became best friends in real life after the duo starred in the coming-of-age film “Soulmate.” Adapted from the Chinese film of the same title, “Soulmate” centers on the lives of two friends. One is Mi-so (Kim), a free-spirited girl who wishes to travel the world after graduating from high school. The other is Ha-eun (Jeon) who is afra...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-02-03 17:09

'Ant-Man 3' promises bigger, better action with same family dynamic: cast

'Ant-Man 3' promises bigger, better action with same family dynamic: cast

Time travel is a common staple of Marvel movies. The upcoming “Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania” will introduce many new Quantum Realm settings and a new villain who is capable of traveling through the multiverse.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-02-03 08:22

Japanese comic series 'Slam Dunk' enjoys resurgence on back of animated film

Japanese comic series 'Slam Dunk' enjoys resurgence on back of animated film

The Japanese basketball comic series "Slam Dunk" has seen a huge resurgence in sales in Korea, boosted by the popularity of its animated film adaptation.

2023-02-01 16:20

Cute canine film 'My Heart Puppy' reunites Yoo Yeon-seok, Cha Tae-hyun

Cute canine film 'My Heart Puppy' reunites Yoo Yeon-seok, Cha Tae-hyun

Actors Yoo Yeon-seok and Cha Tae-hyun are reuniting for a cute canine road film “My Heart Puppy,” 15 years after co-starring in MBC's drama ”General Hospital 2.” “My Heart Puppy” follows the story of avid dog lover Min-soo (Yoo) who lives with a golden retriever named Rooney and faces an unexpected crisis when his soon-to-be-fiancee says she is allergic to dogs.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-01-31 15:44

'Count' reminds actor Jin Sun-kyu of personal experience

'Count' reminds actor Jin Sun-kyu of personal experience

Jin Sun-kyu, who toiled in obscurity for 13 years before his breakthrough as a villain in the 2017 film “The Outlaws,” is set to play his first lead role in a feature film titled “Count.” The film tells the story of former Olympic boxing gold medalist-turned-school teacher Si-heon who lives in Jinhae, South Gyeongsang Province, and inspires his rebellious students through box...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-01-30 17:10

'Someday or One Day' cast says film spin-off has new plot

'Someday or One Day' cast says film spin-off has new plot

The Taiwanese cast of “Someday or One Day,” a film spin-off from the 2019 hit time-travel romance drama of the same title, said they hope Korean fans of the original drama will enjoy the movie adaptation as well.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-01-29 16:56

Japanese teen romance film attracts 1 mil. Korean viewers for 1st time in 21 yrs

Japanese teen romance film attracts 1 mil. Korean viewers for 1st time in 21 yrs

"Even if This Love Disappears from the World Tonight," a Japanese teen romance film, has drawn over 1 million viewers in South Korea, becoming the first Japanese live-action title to achieve the feat in 21 years, data showed Sunday.

2023-01-29 16:32

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