Newcomer JEON Jong-seo Joins YOO Ah-in on LEE Chang-dong Project

Eight years after his last film, acclaimed director LEE Chang-dong is finally returning with his sixth work Burning. YOO Ah-in has been confirmed for a lead role as has new comer JEON Jong-seo, who was plucked from auditions. The film is an adaptation of a Har...

FINECUT Adds Bom Film Productions Library to Catalogue

Korean sales agent FINECUT has partnered with top Korean film house Bom Film Productions to represent the group’s titles internationally. Set up by producer OH Jung-wan in 1999, Bom is a longtime industry leader that has been responsible for several major mode...

CHANG-OK’S LETTER with BAE Doo-na and KIM Joo-hyuk Debuts on Youtube

The new Korea-set webseries Chang-ok’s Letter, from Japanese master IWAI Shunji, debuted on the Nestle Theater channel on Youtube on February 16th. Comprising four episodes that average about 15 minutes a piece, the project features Korean stars BAE Doo-na and...

Toronto film festival takes <Countdown>

The 36th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has announced the first 50 films to be added to its line-up include the Korean film <Countdown>, starring JEONG Jae-young and JEON Do-yeon. Written and directed by newcomer HUH Jong-ho, the film will s...