RYU Seung-ryong and PARK Hae-joon to Play Brothers in JUNG’S FARM

Actors RYU Seung-ryong and PARK Hae-joon have joined forces on the upcoming comedy Jung’s Farm (working title). From first-time director KIM Ji-yeon, the film entered production on January 22. The actors are playing brothers who don’t act as though they’re par...

JIFF Reveals Jeonju Cinema Projects for 21st Edition

The Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF) has revealed the three Jeonju Cinema Projects that will populate its 21st edition, which will begin May 28. This year’s titles will be the homegrown films Three Sisters by LEE Seung-won and A Distant Place by PARK ...

Top Prize at Women in Film Korea Goes to NA Moon-hee

Adding to her growing collection of trophies this awards season, actress NA Moon-hee has earned the top prize from this year’s Women in Film Korea Awards for her part in the drama I Can Speak. The event, which was hosted by Our Love Story star LEE Sang-hee (as...

LIM Soo-jung Wraps YOUR REQUEST

Actress LIM Soo-jung wrapped production on Your Request (translated title) on July 27th in Cheongju. From director LEE Dong-eun, the drama co-stars YOON Chan-young and LEE Sang-hee and is produced by Myung Films. LIM plays a widow in the film who tries to cont...

NA Hong-jin Tops Chunsa Film Art Awards

The Chunsa Film Art Awards held their 22nd edition on May 24th, awarding the top achievers in the Korean film industry from 2016. Taking the show’s top prizes were NA Hong-jin (The Wailing) for Best Director, SON Ye-jin (The Truth Beneath) for Best Actress and...

THE HANDMAIDEN Tops 53rd BaekSang Arts Awards

A broad selection of critically acclaimed works triumphed at the 53rd BaekSang Arts Awards, reflecting the quality of Korean cinema over the past year. Topping the night with the Grand Prize was PARK Chan-wook’s The Handmaiden. PARK previously won the Best Dir...

THE WORLD OF US Triumphs at 4th Wildflower Film Awards

The 4th edition of the Wildflower Film Awards Korea took place on April 12th at the Literary House on the slopes of Namsan in the heart of Seoul. During a night that celebrated diversity within Korea’s thriving independent cinema scene, the Grand Prize winner ...

Korean Lesbian Drama Invited to San Sebastian

OUR LOVE STORY to Screen in Spain Our Love Story, the Grand Prize winner in the Korean competition of this year’s Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF), will have its international premier as part of the New Directors section at the 64th San Sebastian Int...