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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

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

'Back! Stage' starring Ateez's Yunho to premiere in CGV theaters in August

A music-themed, coming-of-age film titled “Back! Stage,” starring Ateez member Yunho, is set to premiere in CGV theaters on Aug. 18, CJ ENM said. The film follows Gi-seok, played by Yunho, who gets a request to perform as the lead singer of a band.

2025-07-28

KBO on the silver screen: CGV to livestream baseball games on July 27

CGV will livestream two KBO League games on July 27 in select theaters across the country, the cinema franchise said Wednesday. The two games to be shown are matches between LG Twins and Doosan Bears, as well as the SSG Landers and Hanwha Eagles.

2025-07-23

Heads up! Ceiling projection technology brings exciting potential to CGV's ScreenX.

Earlier this year, CGV introduced an upgraded version of its ScreenX theater, expanding from three screens — one at the front and two on the sides — to a four-screen setup that includes an overhead screen.

2025-03-19