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Sci-fi thriller 'Blood Free' to debut on Disney+ Wednesday

Upcoming sci-fi thriller "Blood Free," slated to launch Wednesday on Disney+, is as thought-provoking as it is entertaining, according to its cast.

2024-04-08

'Ransomed' sells to 103 countries

“Ransomed,” starring Ha Jung-woo and Ju Ji-hoon, has been sold to 103 countries, distributor Showbox announced Tuesday. “Ransomed,” which opened in domestic theaters last Wednesday, tells the story of Min-joon and Pan-soo, each played by Ha and...

2023-08-08

Ju Ji-hoon learned a language and put on a few pounds for 'Ransomed'

It's a matter of course that actors learn new skills and adjust their appearance as needed for new roles, but actor Ju Ji-hoon says it was especially difficult to prepare for his new role in the buddy cop film “Ransomed," which hit local theaters...

2023-08-03

Ha Jung-woo chose role in 'Ransomed' for its entertainment value

Many of the characters played by actor Ha Jung-woo seem to go through bullet-biting pains or have some sort of hardships to overcome. But the actor says he did not select those characters intentionally — rather, it's the result of...

2023-07-25

Leads' chemistry entertains audiences in 'Ransomed'

Buddy cop movies rarely go wrong. And with “Ransomed,” starring Ha Jung-woo and Ju Ji-hoon, the leads’ chemistry and their comedic scenes together manage to save an otherwise bland film about two very different men carrying out an unofficial...

2023-07-14

'Project Silence' becomes fifth Korean film invited to Cannes

Another Korean film has been added to this year’s selection for the Cannes International Film Festival — director Kim Tae-gon’s “Project Silence,” starring Lee Sun-kyun from “Parasite” and Ju Ji-hoon. The organizers of the Cannes International...

2023-04-25

Three singers sign on to soundtrack of ‘Cliffhanger’

Singers Taeyeon, Kim Jong-wan from indie rock band Nell, and Gaho will feature on the soundtrack for the highly anticipated drama series “Cliffhanger,” which is expected to air later this year on cable channel tvN. The series’ production company...

2021-08-19

Ju Ji-hoon, Han So-hee to star in ‘Gentleman’

Ju Ji-hoon and Han So-hee will star in the film “Gentleman,” an original production by the local streaming platform Wavve. The film is a comedy about a private detective played by Ju who teams up with a prosecutor to solve a murder and prove his...

2021-07-15

Treasure’s Doyoung, ex Jewelry member Seo In-young test positive for Covid

Boy band Treasure’s Doyoung and girl group Jewelry’s ex-member Seo In-young have both tested positive for Covid-19 and canceled all their upcoming schedules. Actor Ju Ji-hoon also underwent testing after a crew member for the film "Hunt," in...

2021-07-14

TvN drama series 'Cliffhanger' to be released via iQIYI next year

Upcoming tvN drama series “Cliffhanger,” scheduled to air next year, will be released worldwide through global over-the-top (OTT) platform iQIYI, according to the series’ advertising agency Hannam Sister on Thursday. Based on Mount Jiri, the story..

2020-10-08