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Tue, January 31, 2023 | 13:47

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 ...

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.

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, ...

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.

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.

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

[INTERVIEW] Yeo Jin-goo, Cho Yi-hyun talk romance and youth in film 'Ditto'

INTERVIEWYeo Jin-goo, Cho Yi-hyun talk romance and youth in film 'Ditto'

“Ditto,” a film from 2000 which garnered popularity with a subtle, time-traveling romance, is being picked up for a remake with the same name about 20 years later, getting a present-day depiction of young adult life and love. Led by filmmaker Seo Eun-young, whose previous work includes the drama film, “Go Back” (2021), the new romance film revolves around Yong (Yeo Jin-goo) f...

2022-11-10 17:04

[INTERVIEW] Actor Kim Rae-won sees bigger picture with 'Decibel'

INTERVIEWActor Kim Rae-won sees bigger picture with 'Decibel'

Actor Kim Rae-won said he has begun to think about the bigger picture instead of focusing solely on his roles when working on a series or film. The actor, who has delivered many unforgettable performances since debuting in 1997 in the MBC drama “Me,” reflected on how his approach to acting has changed over 25 years.

2022-11-10 12:18

Director of 'Christmas Carol' wants to show faces of powerless victims

Director of 'Christmas Carol' wants to show faces of powerless victims

Crime thriller "Christmas Carol" features young characters affected by violence to portray sad faces of underprivileged people and share their stories, its director said Wednesday.

2022-11-09 15:31

Filmmaker Park Chan-wook honored at LACMA Art+Film Gala

Filmmaker Park Chan-wook honored at LACMA Art+Film Gala

Filmmaker Park Chan-wook was honored at this year's Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) Art+Film Gala. Another honoree was American visual artist Helen Pashgian, a pioneering member of the Light and Space art movement of the 1960s. Park won the best director award for his latest film “Decision to Leave” at this year's Cannes Film Festival. The film has been chosen as Kor...

2022-11-07 14:03

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