Becoming the Front Man: Lee Byung-hun reveals evolution of 'Squid Game' character

When filming the first season, the 'Squid Game' director had not fully shaped the character of the Front Man, so Lee was able to work together with him to help create the character's backstory.

2025-01-09

Martial arts director Jung Doo-hong to star in new 'John Wick' spinoff film

Martial arts director Jung Doo-hong will star in an upcoming film in the “John Wick” (2014-) action franchise.

2024-07-02

Son Ye-jin attached to new Park Chan-wook movie project

Actor Son Ye-jin may star in an upcoming Park Chan-wook production, according to local reports Tuesday.

2024-04-02

'Squid Game' actor Lee Byung-hun's Los Angeles house hit in burglary: Report

A burglary took place at “Squid Game” actor Lee Byung-hun’s Los Angeles house last week, according to U.S. tabloid TMZ. One of Lee's staff members who visited the actor's house found its sliding glass doors destroyed, according to the Monday report.

2024-01-30

'Smugglers' wins Best Picture at 44th Blue Dragon Film Awards

"Smugglers" was named Best Picture at the 44th Blue Dragon Film Awards. Other top winners include "Concrete Utopia" with awards for Best Director and Best Actor. Jung Yu-mi received Best Actress and "Next Sohee" won Best Screenplay.

2023-11-25

'Concrete Utopia' to take part in Toronto film festival

“Concrete Utopia,” starring Lee Byung-hun, will participate in the 48th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) next month, distributor Lotte Entertainment confirmed Thursday.

2023-08-17

Lee Byung-hun, Lee Min-jung to welcome second child

Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung will welcome their second child, their agencies said Friday. "Lee Min-jung is pregnant with her second baby," BH Entertainment and MSteam Entertainment said Friday. "The couple is in joy as they have been ...

2023-08-04

Lee Byung-hun takes the lead in disaster film 'Concrete Utopia'

Veteran actor Lee Byung-hun has been receiving the same question for the last 15 years: Does he feel pressured by his fame and talent? Lee says his answer is always the same: Everyday, and more so when there's a new piece to be shown...

2023-08-01

'Concrete Utopia' puts a twist on typical Korean films

Class warfare and social commentary are signature traits of Korean cinema, as famously seen in the 2019 hit film “Parasite,” but new disaster drama film “Concrete Utopia” puts a twist on these elements. Set in a version of Seoul where almost all...