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- 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 longer a niche or a children-only genre...
- by TheKoreaTimes / Mar 21, 2025
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- 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 questions through the raw, unfiltered e...
- by TheKoreaTimes / Mar 19, 2025
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- 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-content.
- by TheKoreaTimes / Mar 18, 2025
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- 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 increasingly choosing Korea as their backdrops — ...
- by TheKoreaTimes / Mar 14, 2025
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- ‘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 preview was held in Beijing on March 2, a...
- by Yonhap / Mar 10, 2025
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- 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 colony in a biological context. Its Engli...
- by Yonhap / Mar 07, 2025
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- '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.
- by Yonhap / Mar 06, 2025
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- '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 percent of total bookings.
- by Yonhap / Mar 04, 2025
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