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- Yoo Hae-jin's 'The King's Warden' Crosses 1 Million Admissions in Five Days
- Still from 'The King's Warden' (provided by Showbox)Yoo Hae-jin's historical drama "The King's Warden," directed by Jang Hang-jun, has surpassed one million cumulative admissions just five days after its release. Opening on February 4, the film drew 761,840 viewers over i...
- by KoBiz / Feb 18, 2026
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- From Actor to Producer: Son Suk-ku's Second Act Proves Itself at Sundance
- Still from 'Bedford Park' (provided by The Hollywood Reporter) Two years after launching his production company Stannum, actor Son Suk-ku has opened doors at the world's largest independent film festival.Bedford Park, director Stephanie Ahn's debut feature starring Son and Choi Hee-...
- by KoBiz / Feb 16, 2026
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- Jeonju Grand Prize Winner 'Light of Winter' Brings Understated Family Drama to Korean Theaters
- 'Light of Winter' (provided by Roda Entertainment, 781 Company, RootB Company, Vibe Actors) "Light of Winter," winner of the Grand Prize in the Korean Competition at the 26th Jeonju International Film Festival, opens in theaters nationwide on February 4. Director Jo Hyun-seo's f...
- by KoBiz / Feb 13, 2026
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- Finding Laughter in Tragedy: 'The Man Who Lives With the King' Reimagines Danjong's Final Months
- 'The Man Who Lives With the King' (provided by Showbox) Danjong, the sixth king of the Joseon Dynasty, remains one of Korean history's most tragic figures. Ascending to the throne at age 10, he was deposed by his uncle Grand Prince Suyang and died at 16. In historical dramas, Danjong h...
- by KoBiz / Feb 11, 2026
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- Korean Government Launches $61M Film Policy Fund and Ticket Revenue Reform to Combat Industry Crisis
- MI of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) While Korean content continues to gain recognition at international film festivals and global streaming platforms, the foundation of Korea's domestic film industry is showing significant cracks. In a recent ...
- by KoBiz / Feb 09, 2026
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- Netflix Marks 10 Years in Korea with Renewed Long-Term Investment Commitment
- Poster of 'The Great Flood' (Provided by Netflix) Netflix marked its 10th anniversary in Korea by reaffirming its long-term investment commitment to Korean content and unveiling its 2026 lineup. At the "Next on Netflix 2026 Korea" event held on January 21 at the Conrad Hotel in Seou...
- by KoBiz / Feb 06, 2026
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- History, Trauma, Journey: Three Korean Indies Selected for Florence
- Three films invited to the 24th Florence Korean Film Festival Three Korean independent films have been invited to the 24th Florence Korean Film Festival, running March 19-28 in Italy. Ha Myung-mi's Hanlan and Kim Mi-jo's Gyeongju Trip will compete in the Korean Cinema Today and Korean Horiz...
- by KoBiz / Feb 04, 2026
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- Veterans and Newcomers Meet in Berlin: Korean Cinema's Cross-Generational Strength
- Poster of 'My Name' (provided by Lets Film · Aura Pictures)Veteran director Jung Ji-young, in his 44th year since debut, and emerging filmmaker Oh Ji-in have both been officially invited to the 76th Berlin International Film Festival. Jung's My Name will screen in the Forum section, whi...
- by KoBiz / Feb 02, 2026
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- Han So-hee and Jeon Jong-seo Lead Rare Female Buddy Crime Thriller 'Project Y' in Simultaneous Korea-Japan Release
- Poster of 'Project Y' (provided by Plus M Entertainment) Project Y, a crime thriller starring Han So-hee and Jeon Jong-seo, opened simultaneously in South Korea and Japan on January 21. Rare among Korean crime films for centering two women as equal protagonists, the film reinterprets "l...
- by KoBiz / Jan 30, 2026
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- Time for Asian Creators to Unite Again": Japanese Producer Kawai Shinya's Vision for Cross-Border Film Collaboration
- Kawai Shinya (provided by Emu Films) Edward Yang's Yi Yi won Best Director at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival and is now regarded as a 21st-century masterpiece. Behind it stands Japanese producer Kawai Shinya (河井真也, 68), who spearheaded the late-1990s "Y2K Project" uniting Asia's fine...
- by KoBiz / Jan 28, 2026
