Celine Song discusses ‘Past Lives’ with screenwriter Chung Seo-kyung

Celine Song, a Korean-American filmmaker highly praised for her first-time production Past Lives, was invited to a talk session with Chung Seo-kyung, a Korean screenwriter especially celebrated for her long collaboration with the acclaimed filmmaker Park Chan-...

Understanding the world phenomenon of "Beef" and "Past Lives"

By Sebastián N. NadiloLast year, two Korean American productions captivated audiences worldwide, earning acclaim from both critics and viewers alike. Of course, I am talking about Past Lives a romantic drama feature film, directed by first-time filmmaker Celin...

Decibel, Invited to the 8th Asian World Film Festival

The film, Decibel, has officially been invited to the Centerpiece Films at the 8th Asian World Film Festival (AWFF).Georges N. Chamchoun, the program director of AWFF, said, “Asian films continue to gain artistic fame. The film, Decibel, which we chose this ye...

Park Chanwook Unveils New Short Film LIFE IS BUT A DREAM

Life Is But a Dream (2022)While the world awaits Park Chanwook’s highly anticipated forthcoming feature Decision to Leave, the master Korean filmmaker has returned with a new short film. Life Is But a Dream reunites him with his Thirst (2009) star Kim Okvin an...

Kim Youjung and Byeon Wooseok to Star in Netflix Film 20TH CENTURY GIRL

Park Jungwoo and Newcomer Roh Yoonseo Fill Out Cast of Romantic DramaAfter news initially surfaced of the project in May, Kim Youjung and Byeon Wooseok are confirmed to be leading the latest Netflix Original film for the Korean market. From debut director Bang...

Robert Downey Jr. Boards Park Chanwook’s THE SYMPATHIZER

Adaptation of Pulitzer-Prize Winning Novel Finds Home on HBOThree years after The Little Drummer Girl, director Park Chanwook is returning to the small screen with an English-language adaption of an acclaimed novel. As previously announced, Director Park has t...

CJ ENM Reveals 5-Year $4.5 Billion Content Spending Commitment

PARASITE and CRASH LANDING ON YOU Producer Doubles Down on ContentDuring a major presentation last month, CJ ENM, the top content purveyor in South Korea, revealed its plans to commit KRW 5 trillion (USD 4.5 billion) to content over the next five years.Kang Ho...

Hong Yeji to Debut in Mo Hongjin’s GIRL

Jeon Somin, Kim Jiyoung and Shin Eunjung Join New Social Issues DramaDebut actress Hong Yeji has been tapped to lead Girl (translated title), the new film by director Mo Hongjin. Also, cast in the project are veteran actresses Jeon Somin, Kim Jiyoung and Shin ...

KIM You-jung to Become TWENTIETH CENTURY GIRL in Netflix Original Film

Romantic Drama to Co-Star BYUN Woo-seokKIM You-jung will team up with BYUN Woo-seok for the the forthcoming romantic drama Twentieth Century Girl (translated title), a Netflix original film.The project marks the feature debut of director BANG Woo-ri and princi...

KIM Woo-bin, RYU Jun-yeol and KIM Tae-ri Wrap 2-Part ALIEN

Latest CHOI Dong-hoon Blockbuster Completes 13-Month ShootDirector CHOI Dong-hoon has been busy at work on his latest project, the two-part sci-fi-action film Alien (translated title), and after kicking off filming in March last year, the simultaneously shot f...