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- Actor Kang Dongwon, Signed a Contract with CAA, the Biggest American Agency
- Actor Kang Dongwon signed a contract with CAA, the biggest agency in the United States. It is expected that Kang Dongwon's global activities in full swing will be visible through the contract.Variety, American film entertainment media, exclusively reported the news. This shows the interest of th...
- by Hellen Park / Mar 30, 2022
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- ESCAPE FROM MOGADISHU Leads Blue Dragon Awards Nominees with 13 Nods
- THE BOOK OF FISH Scores 8 Nominations for Upcoming 42nd EditionRyoo Seungwan’s acclaimed action-drama Escape from Mogadishu is leading the nominees’ list for the upcoming 42nd edition of the Blue Dragon Film Awards. The film has received 13 nominations in 10 categories, including Best Film and Best ...
- by Pierce Conran / Nov 05, 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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- 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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- Korean Cineastes Going to Venice
- Korean Cineastes Going to VeniceBong Joonho, Director of PARASITE, will be the president of the International Jury of the Competition at the 78th Venice International Film Festival, which is to be held in Venice, Italy, from September 1 to 11, 2021. This is the first time that a Korean filmmaker has...
- by Pierce Conran / Aug 27, 2021
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- Jun Jongseo in Lido Competition with Hollywood Debut MONA LISA AND THE BLOOD MOON
- Jun Jongseo in Lido Competition with Hollywood Debut MONA LISA AND THE BLOOD MOONKim Gina is set to return to the Venice International Film Festival this year with her new VR shot Tearless. Kim previously earned the Best Virtual Reality Short Story in 2017 for her film Bloodless. Traveling to the Li...
- by Pierce Conran / Aug 03, 2021
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- Kim Euisung to Appear in Apple TV+ Series WECRASHED
- Korean Character Actor to Share Screen with Anne Hathaway, Jared LetoKim Euisung, one of Korea’s most respected character actors, has been cast in the upcoming Apple TV+ series WeCrashed. Kim, who traveled to America last month to begin shooting his scenes, will co-star with Hollywood heavyweights s...
- by Pierce Conran / Jul 23, 2021