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Tue, May 30, 2023 | 19:46

[INTERVIEW] Kim Da-mi says she cried while reading script for 'Soulmate'

INTERVIEWKim Da-mi says she cried while reading script for 'Soulmate'

Actress Kim Da-mi said she was looking for a relatable, down-to-earth character after taking on strong roles in the 2018 sci-fi thriller “The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion” and 2020 hit series “Itaewon Class.”

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-03-04 10:07

'Soulmate' is heartwarming love letter to female friendship

'Soulmate' is heartwarming love letter to female friendship

“Soulmate” is an endearing love letter to female friendship with two stunning performances by Kim Da-mi and Jeon So-nee. The two actresses, who co-star as best friends in the film, show that the bond of female friendship can be stronger than romantic love.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-03-01 16:59

Japanese director Makoto Shinkai to visit Korea in March to promote 'Suzume'

Japanese director Makoto Shinkai to visit Korea in March to promote 'Suzume'

Makoto Shinkai, the filmmaker behind fantasy anime films, “Your Name” (2017) and “Weathering with You” (2019), will visit Korea in March to promote his new film, “Suzume.”

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-02-27 17:15

Cho Jin-woong says acting alongside Lee Sung-min 'exhilarating experience'

Cho Jin-woong says acting alongside Lee Sung-min 'exhilarating experience'

Actor Cho Jin-woong said he initially had no idea what to make of his character when he first read the script for political thriller “The Devil's Deal.” But the more he went over it with director Lee Won-tae and shared the possibilities of what he might do with the character, the more he wanted to step into the role of Hae-woong.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-02-26 17:08

Political thriller 'Devil's Deal' explores themes of power, corruption and betrayal in 1990s

Political thriller 'Devil's Deal' explores themes of power, corruption and betrayal in 1990s

In the political thriller, “The Devil's Deal,” filmmaker Lee Won-tae explores the themes of power, corruption and betrayal as he traces an aspiring politician's rise to power. The film stars Cho Jin-woong in the title role of Hae-woong, Lee Sung-min as power broker Sun-tae and Kim Moo-yul as gang boss Pil-do.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-02-22 16:56

Koo Kyo-hwan to lead sci-fi blockbuster 'In Search of the King'

Koo Kyo-hwan to lead sci-fi blockbuster 'In Search of the King'

Actor Koo Kyo-hwan has been cast in the lead role of director Won Shin-yun's sci-fi blockbuster tentatively titled “In Search of the King.”

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-02-22 16:49

Yim Si-wan felt conflicted about psychopath role in 'Unlocked'

Yim Si-wan felt conflicted about psychopath role in 'Unlocked'

Yim Si-wan, who is again playing the role of a villain in the Netflix film “Unlocked” following his role in 2022 disaster thriller “Emergency Declaration,” said he felt conflicted about playing a psychopath in the new movie.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-02-21 08:39

'Kill Boksoon' explores juggling motherhood in assassin action thriller

'Kill Boksoon' explores juggling motherhood in assassin action thriller

The upcoming Netflix movie "Kill Boksoon" revolves around a legendary female assassin, but the action-packed thriller is a stylish, witty drama of a mother's desperate efforts to find work-life balance between contract killing and parenting.

2023-02-20 20:59

What happened to all those videotapes?

What happened to all those videotapes?

Nothing lasts forever. The faded cases of old videotapes are a testament to that. Those of us old enough will remember fondly the sound of a videotape popping into a VCR and the distorted lines caused by fast-forwarding through the video. For decades the videotape touched us. But its legacy has faded. The remnants of its cultural boom are scattered. What happened to all those...

Kim Rahn | 2023-02-18 21:14

Yoo Yeon-seok reveals why he took pay cut for 'My Heart Puppy'

Yoo Yeon-seok reveals why he took pay cut for 'My Heart Puppy'

Actor Yoo Yeon-seok has a clear sense of purpose when it comes to the roles he chooses and the directors he works with. Before the pandemic, his goal was to land a huge role in a big budget blockbuster with an extensive cast. However, the actor decided to take a road less traveled after reading the script for “My Heart Puppy.” A noted dog lover, he even took a pay cut for the...

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

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