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'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

'KPop Demon Hunters' star EJAE opens up about stepping into the spotlight

Netflix “KPop Demon Hunters” artist EJAE — the singing voice behind HUNTR/X’s Rumi — has been steadily building her music career as a composer, working behind the scenes and collaborating with K-pop groups.

2025-10-15

Trump says he will impose 100% tariff on all movies made outside U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that his administration will impose a 100 percent tariff on all movies made outside the United States, claiming that America's movie business has been "stolen" by other countries.

2025-09-30

Lee Byung-hun's descent key to 'strangely beautiful' black comedy

For actor Lee Byung-hun, the central focus in playing the lead character in Park Chan-wook's latest black comedy "No Other Choice" was to portray how “a very ordinary breadwinner” gradually descends into an irreparable, murderous path by the end.

2025-09-29

Son Ye-jin begins her 'second chapter' after returning to the big screen and embracing motherhood

For actor Son Ye-jin, her latest project “No Other Choice” marks the beginning of a new chapter in both her personal life and acting career. It is her first project since taking a three-year hiatus to get married and become a mother.

2025-09-29

For Park Chan-wook, 'No Other Choice' had to happen — but only when the time was right

In "No Other Choice," Park Chan-wook finally reunited with Lee Byung-hun, 25 years after their last collaboration, to bring to life a film the director has been sitting on for years, waiting for the right time. That time is now.

2025-09-26

Was Korea's first 'KPop Demon Hunters' sing-along successful? Hint: even the director sang.

The first-ever sing-along screening of Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” in Korea took place Saturday evening in Busan as part of the 30th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) and included a question-and-answer session with director Maggie Kang.

2025-09-22

Lights, cameras and star power mark BIFF’s 30th opening night

Korea's second city basked in glamour, applause and honor as the 30th Busan International Film Festival opened on Wednesday with a red carpet event, a tribute to filmmakers and emotional moments from actors celebrating Asian cinema’s biggest stage.

2025-09-18

What to expect at 'largest, finest' BIFF

Cinephiles will descend on Busan — along with major Korean film stars and global powerhouses — for an edition that festival director Jung Han-seok described as "monumental, the largest and finest" last month.

2025-09-17

Will 'KPop Demon Hunters' get a sequel? Everyone hopes so — including the cast and directors.

Okay. It is not official — yet. But talk of a sequel to Netflix's immensely successful "KPop Demon Hunters" has been pouring out across online platforms since the animated film took the world by storm upon its release on June 20.

2025-09-15