‘Mickey 17’ Opens in China, Raising Expectations for the Reopening of the Korean Film Market

Director Bong Joon-ho's film Mickey 17 was released nationwide in China on March 7. According to local media and the Chinese cultural industry, Mickey 17 (Chinese title: Bianhao 17) officially began screening in movie theaters across China on this day. A p...

Jun Ji-hyun to star in 'Parasyte' director Yeon's new zombie film

Netflix series "Parasyte" director Yeon Sang-ho's new film has confirmed its star-studded cast, including Jun Ji-hyun, Go Soo, Ji Chang-wook and Koo Kyo-hwan, distributor Showbox said Friday. The film is titled "Gunche" in Korean, meaning c...

'Streaming,' starring Kang Ha-neul, spins real-time thriller based on YouTube culture

For director and scriptwriter Cho Jang-ho, who has long been fascinated by the rise of livestreaming culture, it was only natural to craft a mystery thriller -- a genre he excels in -- centered on this phenomenon.

'Mickey 17' secures 68 pct of advance ticket sales on opening day

South Korean director Bong Joon-ho's "Mickey 17" dominated advance ticket sales on the day of its premiere Friday, data showed. According to the Korean Film Council, the Hollywood sci-fi black comedy secured 319,000 reservations, capturing 68.5 per...

Korean box office surges in Jan. driven by holiday hits

The number of moviegoers surged in January, driven by the release of several hit films and an extended Lunar New Year holiday, data showed Thursday.

Bong Joon-ho's filmmaking journey explored in Academy Museum's 2-year exhibit

"Mickey 17" director Bong Joon-ho's creative process will be highlighted in a major exhibition by the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures that opens next month in Los Angeles.

Harbin and Actor Park Hoon

In March 2024, actor Park Hoon received joyful news: he won the Best Supporting Actor award at the 17th Asian Film Awards (AFA) in Hong Kong for his role as Moon Il-pyeong in 12.12: The Day. Fast forward to the new year of 2025, and the film Harbin, in which h...

KOFIC to invest in medium-budget films to revitalize local cinema

The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) on Thursday laid out a plan to bolster the production of mid-budget films this year, aiming to revitalize the struggling local film industry. The state agency will allocate approximately 10 billion won (US$6.94 million) to ...

Park Chan-wook Wraps Production on ‘No Other Choice’ With Star-Studded Cast

CJ ENM/MohoAward-winning Korean helmer Park Chan-wook has completed principal photography on his latest feature “No Other Choice,” distributor CJ ENM revealed Tuesday, alongside a first look for the project. The film, which began filming in August 2024, is sla...

'Harbin' tops box office for 3rd consecutive weekend, surpasses 4 mln admissions

The Korean historical drama "Harbin" has maintained its position at the top of the box office for a third consecutive weekend, attracting over 4 million viewers.The film drew an additional 308,000 viewers from Friday to Sunday, bringing its cumulative ...