Korean films fell out of favor at Cannes this year. What went wrong?

Zero. That's the number of Korean films invited to this year's Cannes Film Festival, sending a jolt to the country's cinema industry which was still basking in the global acclaim earned by directors like Bong Joon-ho and Park Chan-wook.

2025-04-17

Korea loves sports and movies. So why don't sports movies make any money?

Korean sports films, despite their potential, often underperform at the box office compared to historical films due to their struggle to connect with audiences.

2025-04-15

'Virus' starring Bae Doo-na to premiere 5 years after filming wrapped

The romantic comedy film “Virus” starring actor Bae Doo-na will premiere on May 7, five years after filming wrapped.

2025-04-01

Ha Jung-woo taps into 'wildness' in 'Nocturnal'

With over 20 years in the industry, Ha Jung-woo still finds every project new. This time, his latest mystery crime film, "Nocturnal," gave him something new — a sense of freedom. Ha discusses the "wildness" of the script and his upcoming projects.

2025-01-30

Bored over the Lunar New Year? What to watch on Netflix, Apple TV+ and Disney+

While indulging in delicious food for the Lunar New Year holiday, you can also indulge in some quality entertainment with a selection of series and films available on the major streaming platforms.

2025-01-28

4 times the fun: CGV's SCREENX gets another dimension with a new screen

CGV's Yongsan branch has added a ceiling screen to its SCREENX theater, adding a new layer of immersion to its content experience.

2025-01-23

Korean historical film 'Harbin' sold to 177 countries

Historical film "Harbin" has been sold to film markets in 177 countries, including Japan, its distributor CJ ENM said Wednesday.

2025-01-08

Ha Jung-woo pursues targets like 'a lion' in mystery crime film 'Nocturnal'

Actor Ha Jung-woo, known for his gritty performances in films “The Chaser” (2008) and “The Yellow Sea” (2010), returns to the big screen to once again show his signature raw intensity in mystery crime film “Nocturnal.”

2025-01-06