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Mon, December 11, 2023 | 00:04

'Birth' puts first Korean priest's life in broader historical context

'Birth' puts first Korean priest's life in broader historical context

St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon (1821-1846), the first native Korean Catholic priest, died for his belief at the age of 25, but his short life of dedication, sacrifice and adventure is still worth looking back on after two centuries.

2022-11-24 10:54

Actor Kwon Sang-woo experiences alternate life in fantasy-comedy film 'Switch'

Actor Kwon Sang-woo experiences alternate life in fantasy-comedy film 'Switch'

Actors Kwon Sang-woo and Oh Jung-se will star in fantasy-comedy film “Switch” as best friends who have their identities swapped on Christmas. “Switch” is a humorous story that follows A-list actor Park Kang (Kwon) who wakes up one Christmas morning to find himself living an alternate version of his own life in which he had chosen to marry his girlfriend and settled into a qui...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-11-23 17:30

China resumes online streaming of Korean movie after 6 years

China resumes online streaming of Korean movie after 6 years

China has resumed online streaming of a Korean movie after six years, the presidential office said Tuesday, lifting a ban placed on all Korean cultural content over the deployment of a U.S. missile defense system in the South.

2022-11-22 16:23

'Avatar: The Way of Water' to have world premiere in Korea

"Avatar: The Way of Water" will hit theaters in Korea on Dec. 14, making it the first country in the world to screen the 2009 sci-fi blockbuster's long-awaited sequel, its local distributor said Tuesday.

2022-11-22 15:28

Kim Go-eun says it was tough singing live in musical movie 'Hero'

Kim Go-eun says it was tough singing live in musical movie 'Hero'

Actress Kim Go-eun said she regretted accepting her role in the musical film, “Hero,” adding she even cried because she was unhappy with her singing. Adapted from the original musical “Hero,” the film tells the story of Korean independence movement activist Ahn Jung-geun's (played by Jung Sung-hwa) final year after he assassinated Hirobumi Ito, Japan's prime minister and the ...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-11-21 17:04

[INTERVIEW] Chae Seo-jin talks about navigating film industry and big sister Kim Ok-vin

INTERVIEWChae Seo-jin talks about navigating film industry and big sister Kim Ok-vin

Chae Seo-jin, whose real name is Kim Go-un, said her family is everything to her. On returning to the big screen after five years since “Write or Dance” (2017), the 28-year-old actress said she was incredibly nervous about showing her new film “Cafe Midnight” to her family.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-11-20 17:10

Ma Dong-seok is back with feel-good comedy film after marriage

Ma Dong-seok is back with feel-good comedy film after marriage

Actor Ma Dong-seok, also known by his English name, Don Lee, thanked the audience for sending wedding congratulation messages and supporting his action thriller, “The Roundup,” which topped 10 million ticket sales this summer. The 51-year-old actor has been famously private when it comes to his six-year-long relationship with model and TV personality Ye Jung-hwa. In October, ...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-11-17 16:32

Lee Jung-eun wins best performance prize for 'Hommage' at Asia Pacific Screen Awards

Lee Jung-eun wins best performance prize for 'Hommage' at Asia Pacific Screen Awards

Actress Lee Jung-eun has clinched the Best Performance award at the 15th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) for her first lead role in the film, “Hommage.” It was her second time to win a prize with the 2021 film, following the Best Actor award at the London East Asia Film Festival (LEAFF) in October.

Kim Rahn | 2022-11-16 11:53

[INTERVIEW] Yoo Hae-jin plays mad king in 'The Night Owl'

INTERVIEWYoo Hae-jin plays mad king in 'The Night Owl'

Actor Yoo Hae-jin had an “overwhelming feeling” when he was first offered King Injo's role in the historical thriller “The Night Owl.” Despite his initial hesitation, Yoo ultimately agreed to play a royal role for the first time in his acting career.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-11-11 17:21

Biopic 'Birth' portrays Korea's first Catholic priest as pioneer

Biopic 'Birth' portrays Korea's first Catholic priest as pioneer

An upcoming film based on the life of St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon, the first native Korean Catholic priest, sheds light on a young pioneer's odyssey and his falling victim to religious oppression during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), director Park Heung-sik said Friday.

2022-11-11 13:34

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