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Thu, December 7, 2023 | 22:23

Upcoming film 'Live Stream' aims to raise awareness of online sex crimes

Upcoming film 'Live Stream' aims to raise awareness of online sex crimes

Director Choi Joo-yeon and actor Park Sung-woong have joined forces to shed light on the issues of "molka" crimes and sexually exploitative live broadcasts that have recently emerged as problems in Korea. Molka refers to hidden cameras illegally installed mostly to capture voyeuristic images and videos of unsuspecting victims.

Pyo Kyung-min | 2023-06-15 15:34

Busan film festival apologizes over alleged sexual harassment case involving ex-director

Busan film festival apologizes over alleged sexual harassment case involving ex-director

The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), Asia's largest film festival, apologized Thursday over the mishandling of a sexual harassment case allegedly involving its former executive director, Huh Moon-young.

2023-06-15 14:27

Kim Seon-ho says he could barely watch his 'cringeworthy' big-screen debut

Kim Seon-ho says he could barely watch his 'cringeworthy' big-screen debut

Actor Kim Seon-ho said he gasped audibly at the sight of his own work in “The Childe,” adding that it was weird to watch himself on the big screen.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-06-13 08:24

'The Roundup: No Way Out' becomes 1st 2023 film to top 7 mil. admissions

'The Roundup: No Way Out' becomes 1st 2023 film to top 7 mil. admissions

The Korean action comedy film "The Roundup: No Way Out," starring Ma Dong-seok, has become the first film of 2023 to cross the 7 million mark in audience numbers at the local box office, the film's distributor said Saturday.

2023-06-10 15:06

Gang Dong-won, Park Jeong-min team up for Joseon-era thriller 'War and Revolt'

Gang Dong-won, Park Jeong-min team up for Joseon-era thriller 'War and Revolt'

Actors Gang Dong-won and Park Jeong-min are set to team up in a new period thriller film from Cannes-winning director Park Chan-wook's, Moho Film, in collaboration with Semicolon Studio.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-06-09 16:47

'Leaving Las Vegas' director Mike Figgis puts Korea in spotlight in new film

'Leaving Las Vegas' director Mike Figgis puts Korea in spotlight in new film

British filmmaker Mike Figgis, known for “Leaving Las Vegas” (1996) and “Timecode” (2000), recalled how he initially became a fan of Korean dramas that led him to buy his own plane ticket to Korea in 2018.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-06-08 08:24

Bucheon film fest unveils lineup for 27th edition

Bucheon film fest unveils lineup for 27th edition

American director Ari Aster's "Beau Is Afraid" has been set as the opening film of the 27th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN), organizers said.

2023-06-07 17:08

'The Roundup: No Way Out' tops 5 million admissions

'The Roundup: No Way Out' tops 5 million admissions

The Korean action comedy film "The Roundup: No Way Out," starring Ma Dong-seok, topped a cumulative 5 million admissions at the domestic box office on the sixth day of its release Monday, its distributor said.

2023-06-05 20:04

Busan Film Festival accepts director Huh Moon-yung's resignation

Busan Film Festival accepts director Huh Moon-yung's resignation

The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) accepted director Huh Moon-yung's resignation with immediate effect and appointed long-serving program director Nam Dong-chul to serve as its interim director.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-06-04 16:52

[INTERVIEW] Lee Jun-hyuk unrecognizable in 'The Roundup: No Way Out'

INTERVIEWLee Jun-hyuk unrecognizable in 'The Roundup: No Way Out'

In “The Roundup: No Way Out,” Lee Jun-hyuk undergoes one of the most dramatic physical changes of his career. For the villainous role, he gained around 20 kilograms, got a tan and changed his tone of voice.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-05-31 17:06

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