The 18th Korean Film Festival in Spain has concluded in Madrid after presenting five Korean features, a 4K anniversary screening of “Train to Busan” and short films by emerging local filmmakers. The festival was held from October 8 to 10 at Palacio…
Bong Joon-ho’s first feature-length animated film, ‘Ally,’ is scheduled to open in July 2027. The underwater adventure follows deep-sea creatures drawn into a dangerous journey toward the surface, with CJ ENM handling the release.
Filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón and his son Jonás Cuarón took part in a special film conversation at the 31st Busan International Film Festival on October 8, bringing two generations of internationally recognized cinema talent to the festival’s program. Their appearance was part of…
The 31st Busan International Film Festival has become a forum for a wider debate about artistic freedom and historical responsibility following controversy surrounding the Korean film “The Assassins.” At a press conference on October 7, competition jury president Zhang Yimou said filmmakers…
The 31st Busan International Film Festival begins October 6 and runs through October 15, bringing 316 films from 59 countries to venues around the Busan Cinema Center and nearby theaters. The festival has also scheduled a preview event and community screenings designed…
Historical controversy has not stopped Korean thriller Assassins from leading the domestic weekend box office for a second consecutive week. The film drew 412,012 viewers from October 2 to 4 and reached 2,233,963 admissions overall, according to Korea’s official box-office tracking system.
The Korean film “Assassins” remained No. 1 at the South Korean box office on October 2, drawing 68,460 viewers and bringing its cumulative audience to 1.89 million, Newsis reported using Korean Film Council data. The film is based on the 1974 shooting…
The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles is hosting the inaugural Los Angeles Korean Film Festival, titled “New Waves, New Voices,” from September 24 to 26, 2026. The program is designed to showcase the diversity and creativity of contemporary Korean cinema while connecting…
The inaugural Los Angeles Korean Film Festival opened in Hollywood, presenting a broad selection of Korean commercial, acclaimed, and independent films. The event was organized by the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles. Director Kim Jee-woon, actor Yoo Ji-tae, and “KPop Demon Hunters”…
In an interview about the upcoming Korean film “Assassins,” Lee Min-ho described portraying a rookie journalist investigating a politically charged historical event. He said working with veteran actor Yoo Hae-jin influenced his approach and emphasized the importance of presenting the period setting…
