LIM Soo-jung and LEE Dong-wook are mulling a return to the big screen in the upcoming romantic drama Single in Seoul (literal title). Agencies for both stars have indicated the actors have received offers and are looking upon them favorably. The film will be directed by PARK Bum-su, a filmmaker who previously gained attention for the romantic comedy Red Carpet (2014). The story follows two very di...

Indie Film Festival to Showcase 5 Jeonju Cinema Projects This year’s 19th Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF) kicked off on a clear night at the Jeonju Dome on May 3. The new venue housed 3,000 guests and welcomed several stars and filmmakers, as well as the cast and crew of the opening film Yakiniku Dragon, a Korea-Japan co-production directed by CHONG Wishing. Actors KIM Jae-won (100 Days ...

Genre Titles Dominate 9ers Slate in Berlin Korean sales outfit 9ers Entertainment have locked a number of deals for their genre titles Office and Trap, which are part of their lineup at the European Film Market (EFM) in Berlin. HONG Won-chan’s debut film, Office premiered in the midnight lineup of the Cannes Film Festival last year and stars KO Asung, PARK Sung-woong and BAE Sung-woo. 9ers has c...

JIFF 2015 KoBiz Online Screening Will Open with Year’s Biggest Line-up on May 7 The streets of Jeonju lined with cherry blossoms exude new charms every year for film fans, with exciting things to do and wonderful food. The same goes for the line-ups at the Jeounju International Film Festival, which sets its sights on debut or sophomore films from directors. KoBiz Online Screening will once again f...