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Wed, May 18, 2022 | 21:54
[INTERVIEW] Son Suk-ku portrays different villain in 'The Roundup'
[INTERVIEW] Son Suk-ku portrays different villain in 'The Roundup'
Actor Son Suk-ku had second thoughts about joining “The Roundup,” the sequel to “The Outlaws,” because the first installment in the franchise was a huge success that secured a solid fan base in Korea and internationally. Son opened up about comparisons with actor Yoon Kye-sang, who took up the villainous role of Jang Chen in “The Outlaws,” and left a strong impression on audi...
Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-05-18 16:48
Sequels to hit Korean films await theatrical release this year
Sequels to hit Korean films await theatrical release this year
As the Korean movie industry makes its way out of the years-long COVID-19 pandemic, sequels to hit local films are spearheading the move to bring moviegoers back to theaters.
2022-05-18 13:02
'Doctor Strange 2' tops 5 million admissions
'Doctor Strange 2' tops 5 million admissions
Hollywood blockbuster "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" surpassed 5 million admissions Tuesday, according to industry data.
2022-05-17 10:51
'Broker,' 'Decision to Leave' to kick off summer blockbuster season
'Broker,' 'Decision to Leave' to kick off summer blockbuster season
With “Broker,” “Decision to Leave” and “The Witch: Part 2 the Other One” all due out soon, movies are back in full force this summer. Film studios have been storing up some of their biggest movies over the last two pandemic-plagued years due to concerns about the lagging box office business.
Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-05-16 15:43
'Decision to Leave,' 'Broker' eye prize at Cannes
'Decision to Leave,' 'Broker' eye prize at Cannes
At this year's Cannes Film Festival set to kick off next week, two Korean films - "Decision to Leave" by renowned director Park Chan-wook and "Broker" by award-winning Japanese auteur Hirokazu Kore-eda - will compete for the top Palme d'Or honor. This is the first time in five years that two Korean titles have been invited to the official competition section since 2017, when ...
2022-05-13 14:31
'The Roundup,' sequel to 'The Outlaws,' boasts expanded cinematic universe
'The Roundup,' sequel to 'The Outlaws,' boasts expanded cinematic universe
“The Roundup,” the sequel to the 2017 crime action film, “The Outlaws,” has expanded the cinematic universe with improved action sequences, according to lead actor Ma Dong-seok. Ma, also known by his English name, Don Lee, promised that his latest action franchise will deliver a more action-packed thrill ride. In “The Roundup,” the actor engages in a reprise of his role as po...
Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-05-12 15:07
Film icon Kang Soo-youn laid to rest
Film icon Kang Soo-youn laid to rest
Iconic movie star Kang Soo-youn was laid to rest in Seoul, Wednesday, after half a century in the Korean film industry.
2022-05-11 16:43
'La La Land' composer to perform his first solo concert in Korea
'La La Land' composer to perform his first solo concert in Korea
Justin Hurwitz, the composer who wrote original soundtracks for the 2014 indie breakout film, “Whiplash,” and the 2020 musical drama film, “La La Land,” will hold his first-ever solo concert in Korea in August. The American music director will visit this year's Jecheon International Music and Film Festival (JIMFF), scheduled for Aug. 11 to 16 in the North Chungcheong provinci...
Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-05-11 15:07
Hirokazu Kore-eda says 'Broker' is his dream project
Hirokazu Kore-eda says 'Broker' is his dream project
Cannes-winning Japanese auteur Hirokazu Kore-eda said Tuesday his latest drama "Broker" is a longtime dream-come-true project that allowed him to work with Korean actors and crew members.
2022-05-10 15:03
'Doctor Strange 2' tops 3 million admissions in first week
'Doctor Strange 2' tops 3 million admissions in first week
Hollywood blockbuster "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" has topped a cumulative 3 million admissions at the fastest pace during the COVID-19 pandemic, box-office data showed Monday.
2022-05-09 10:16
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