Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Ever wanted to direct a film? Now you can, sort of, with interactive cinema.

Who says people can only watch a film? That idea may soon feel outdated, as Aria Studios and theater chain CJ CGV join forces to introduce movies that listen, respond and evolve in real time based on the audience’s voices and choices.

2025-12-09

'Choose Your Own Adventure' coming to CGV theaters with 'Interactive Cinema'

Audiences can now shape how a film unfolds through voice and emotional cues in a new screening format called “Interactive Cinema,” launched by CJ CGV and AI content company Aria Studios.

2025-12-02

BTS member Jin's concert film to premiere on Dec. 31

A concert film starring BTS member Jin is set to premiere in theaters on Dec. 31, agency BigHit Music said Friday. Titled “#RunSeokjin_EP.Tour The Movie,” the film captures live footage from Jin’s concerts in Goyang, Gyeonggi.

2025-11-21

'Love Barista' serves up more Korea-Vietnam collaboration as Lee Kwang-soo steps into 'Asia Prince' role

Actor Lee Kwang-soo is bringing his real-life persona to the big screen in the upcoming comedy film “Love Barista,” playing an “Asia Prince” role — a nod to the nickname he earned across Southeast Asia.

2025-11-10

Popcorn out, prayers in: A movie theater in Seoul becomes a Buddhist temple

Many movie theaters are being repurposed for non-film activities. On Saturday, one transformed into a temple. Organized by the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism, “Silent Theater” aims to make Buddhism more accessible.

2025-10-22

Major cinema chains close theaters amid box office slump

CGV, the country's largest multiplex chain, has recently announced the closure of a landmark cinema in downtown Seoul's Myeongdong district amid dwindling audience numbers.

2025-10-19

BTS J-Hope's world tour concert film out on Nov. 12

A concert film capturing BTS member J-Hope’s solo world tour will premiere in Korea on Nov. 12, followed by a global release. “j-hope Tour ‘Hope on the Street’ the Movie” will open exclusively at CGV theaters in Korea.

2025-10-02

CGV closes its LA location, marking end of U.S. theater business's 15-year run

CGV has closed its last remaining North American location in Los Angeles, marking the end of its U.S. theater business 15 years after it began.

2025-09-24

Concert film 'G-Dragon in Cinema [Übermensch]' to show at special CGV theaters

Singer G-Dragon’s concert film “G-Dragon in Cinema [Übermensch]” will be screened at special CGV theaters, the multiplex chain said Thursday.

2025-09-18

Choose your own adventure: CGV signs deal to develop Interactive Cinema technology

Moviegoers will soon be able to do more than just watch — they’ll be able to interact with films through new Interactive Cinema screens at CGV theaters, the multiplex chain said Wednesday.

2025-08-13