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- Korean Romcom LOVES AND LEASHES Debuts at 5th on Global Netflix Non-English Film Chart
- Love and Leashes (2022)The romantic comedy Love and Leashes, from Like for Likes (2016) director Park Hyunjin, the first Korean film to be financed and produced by Netflix, debuted on the global streaming platform on February 11.Starring Seohyun and Lee Junyoung, the film reached fifth place on the ...
- by Pierce Conran / Feb 21, 2022
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- Kang Hyoungchul’s Superhero Film HIGH FIVE with Yoo Ahin Wraps Production
- Ra Miran, Ahn Jehong, Lee Jaein and Kim Heewon Co-Star inHit filmmaker Kang Hyoungchul has completed production on his fifth film High Five (literal title), which wrapped up five months of production on November 7. The superhero saga stars Yoo Ahin, Ra Miran, Ahn Jehong, Lee Jaein and Kim Heewon.Hig...
- by Pierce Conran / Nov 22, 2021
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- ESCAPE FROM MOGADISHU Takes Best Film at Buil Film Awards
- Yoo Ahin and Jun Jongseo Win Acting Honors at Busan-Held AwardsRyoo Seungwan’s hit action-thriller Escape from Mogadishu came away from the recent 30th Buil Film Awards with the Best Film Award. Ryoo’s film, which is the highest-grossing film at the Korean box office this year, topped the night with...
- by Pierce Conran / Oct 22, 2021
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- Lee Byunghun Receives Excellence in Asian Cinema Award at Asian Film Awards
- VOICE OF SILENCE Scores Multiple Wins at AFAsTaking place for the second time in Busan, alongside the Busan International Film Festival, the Asian Film Awards (AFA) staged their 15th edition on Friday, October 8 at the Paradise Hotel on Haeundae Beach.Lee Byunghyun was crown with the Excellence in A...
- by Pierce Conran / Oct 12, 2021
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- Stars Return to Busan Film Festival for Opening Ceremony of 26th Edition
- BIFF Honors Im Kwontaek, Hosts World Premiere of Im Sangsoo’sHEAVEN: TO THE LAND OF HAPPINESSThis year’s 26th Busan International Film Festival kicked off with a star-studded opening ceremony on a warm night at the Korean Cinema Center on Wednesday, October 6, which was hosted by internationally ren...
- by Pierce Conran / Oct 08, 2021
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- Netflix Korea to Release HELLBOUND and THE SILENT SEA This Year
- Streamer Reveals Raft of Upcoming Korean TitlesIn the wake of their phenomenal success with Hwang Donghyuk’s original series Squid Game, which became the first Korean show to top Netflix’s global rankings, Netflix Korea has revealed its upcoming slate, including their first locally produced film, do...
- by Pierce Conran / Oct 06, 2021
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- Yeon Sangho’s Netflix Series HELLBOUND to Screen at London Film Festival
- Ko Bongsoo’s HUMIDITY ALERT Also Invited to British Film EventThe BFI London Film Festival is returning for its 2021 edition on October 6 and set to be featured, among this year’s festivities are a sneak peek of a major Netflix Korea Original series and a Korean indie comedy.Director Yeon Sangho, kn...
- by Pierce Conran / Sep 17, 2021
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- THE BOOK OF FISH and DELIVER US FROM EVIL Land 4 Nominations at 15th Asian Film Awards
- Lee Joonik’s Latest Up for Best Film and Best Director at AFAsLee Joonik’s critically acclaimed latest film The Book of Fish is among the titles leading the field for the upcoming 15th Asian Film Awards. The period drama received four nominations, including key Best Film and Director nods as well as...
- by Pierce Conran / Sep 17, 2021
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- ESCAPE FROM MOGADISHU and BOOK OF FISH Lead Buil Film Awards Nominations
- Latest Films from Ryoo Seungwan and Lee Joonik Score 8 Nods a PieceThe Buil Film Awards, one of the top Korean film industry prize events, has announced this year’s nominees ahead of its ceremony next month. Leading the pack with eight nominations apiece, out of a possible 13 categories, are Lee Joo...
- by Pierce Conran / Sep 14, 2021
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- VOICE OF SILENCE Wins Top Prize at Fantasia Film Festival
- Yoo Ahin Awarded Best Actor for Acclaimed Black Comedy in CanadaVoice of Silence (2020), the acclaimed debut film of director Hong Euijeong, has triumphed at this year’s Fantasia International Film Festival, where it picked up two awards. The black comedy earned the Best Film Award in the main Cheva...
- by Pierce Conran / Sep 06, 2021