Barunson E&A to Co-Produce ‘Delete the Movie’ with Thai Studio Behind ‘The Medium’

Barunson E&A (CEO Choi Yoon-hee) announced on the 6th that it has signed a co-production and investment agreement with Thailand’s leading film studio GDH for the thriller film DELETE the Movie. GDH (formerly GTH - GMM Tai Hub) is a subsidiary of GMM Grammy...

K-animation set to shine in 2025

"Exorcism Chronicles: The Beginning," "Bad Girls: Run Hani" and other Korea-made animations are preparing to breathe new life into the 2025 cinema landscape, seeking to ride on the rising popularity of the animation genre. Animated films are no...

Are you preparing for your death?

What does it truly mean to prepare for death? Is it merely a matter of arranging funeral details, or does it delve into a deeper contemplation of our existence? The compelling new documentary “Breath” invites audiences to confront these profound and open-ended...

Why are Korean movies gaining ground in Southeast Asia?

Korean movies are gaining immense popularity in Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. Experts highlight the region’s deep enthusiasm for Korean cultural content, making it an indispensable part of the global expansion of K-...

Korea rises as global filming destination, but can momentum continue?

Korea has long become a significant player in the global entertainment scene, but it has also recently emerged as a popular filming destination for overseas production teams. From bustling city streets to iconic landmarks, foreign shows and films are increasin...

'The Match': dramatic real-life Go rivalry hits big screen

The upcoming film "The Match," depicting historic Go matches between an iconic player and his pupil, is more dramatic than any fictional story, lead actor Lee Byung-hun said Friday.

‘Mickey 17’ Opens in China, Raising Expectations for the Reopening of the Korean Film Market

Director Bong Joon-ho's film Mickey 17 was released nationwide in China on March 7. According to local media and the Chinese cultural industry, Mickey 17 (Chinese title: Bianhao 17) officially began screening in movie theaters across China on this day. A p...

Jun Ji-hyun to star in 'Parasyte' director Yeon's new zombie film

Netflix series "Parasyte" director Yeon Sang-ho's new film has confirmed its star-studded cast, including Jun Ji-hyun, Go Soo, Ji Chang-wook and Koo Kyo-hwan, distributor Showbox said Friday. The film is titled "Gunche" in Korean, meaning c...

'Streaming,' starring Kang Ha-neul, spins real-time thriller based on YouTube culture

For director and scriptwriter Cho Jang-ho, who has long been fascinated by the rise of livestreaming culture, it was only natural to craft a mystery thriller -- a genre he excels in -- centered on this phenomenon.

'Mickey 17' secures 68 pct of advance ticket sales on opening day

South Korean director Bong Joon-ho's "Mickey 17" dominated advance ticket sales on the day of its premiere Friday, data showed. According to the Korean Film Council, the Hollywood sci-fi black comedy secured 319,000 reservations, capturing 68.5 per...