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Tue, October 3, 2023 | 06:05

'Sleep' tells bittersweet love story in perfect blend of horror, mystery

'Sleep' tells bittersweet love story in perfect blend of horror, mystery

"Sleep" takes a refreshing approach to horror by interweaving the bizarre sleepwalking story of a newlywed couple with a romance and mystery thriller, telling a nuanced tale of marriage and family.

2023-08-21 11:13

'Oppenheimer' surpasses 1.5 mil. ticket sales at local box office

'Oppenheimer' surpasses 1.5 mil. ticket sales at local box office

Director Christopher Nolan's latest movie, “Oppenheimer,” topped the local box office for five consecutive days, selling over 1.5 million tickets.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-08-21 08:26

'Concrete Utopia' tops box office in first weekend

'Concrete Utopia' tops box office in first weekend

The Korean disaster thriller film "Concrete Utopia" drew over 1 million moviegoers over the weekend, topping the local box office in the first week of its release, data showed Monday.

2023-08-14 09:47

3 domestic films ready to compete at Chuseok holiday box office

3 domestic films ready to compete at Chuseok holiday box office

Three domestic films are set to hit local theaters next month to attract film buffs ahead of Chuseok, Korea's autumn thanksgiving holiday. It is an important period for Korea's film industry as it is one of the country's longer holidays along with the Lunar New Year holiday, which ...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-08-13 17:03

Crime action film 'Smugglers' surpasses 4 million admissions

Crime action film 'Smugglers' surpasses 4 million admissions

Crime action film “Smugglers” has attracted over 4 million admissions, surpassing its break-even target after just 17 days.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-08-13 16:58

[INTERVIEW] Jung Woo-sung says he avoided film references in directorial debut

INTERVIEWJung Woo-sung says he avoided film references in directorial debut

Jung Woo-sung said he intentionally avoided referencing other films when making his debut feature and neo-noir action thriller “A Man of Reason.”

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-08-11 12:15

'Smugglers' to compete in Spain's Sitges Film Festival

'Smugglers' to compete in Spain's Sitges Film Festival

The Korean crime action thriller "Smugglers" has been invited to the competition category of this year's Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival in Spain, the movie's local distributor said Wednesday.

2023-08-09 17:12

Yoo Hae-jin takes on first rom-com with 'Honey Sweet'

Yoo Hae-jin takes on first rom-com with 'Honey Sweet'

Veteran actor Yoo Hae-jin is having a crack at romantic comedy for the first time in his 26-year career with the upcoming film “Honey Sweet.”.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-08-09 08:36

'Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman,' starring Gang Dong-won, to hit theaters in September

'Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman,' starring Gang Dong-won, to hit theaters in September

“Dr. Cheon and Lost Talisman,” a mystery thriller starring actor Gang Dong-won, will hit local theaters in September, the film's distributor CJ ENM said Tuesday.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-08-09 08:35

[INTERVIEW] Park Seo-jun took inspiration from father in his role for 'Concrete Utopia'

INTERVIEWPark Seo-jun took inspiration from father in his role for 'Concrete Utopia'

Actor Park Seo-jun is coming off his biggest year yet. The star played the role of a cranky football coach in the sports film “Dream” and is poised to appear in the disaster thriller “Concrete Utopia” and the Netflix series “Gyeongseong Creature.”

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2023-08-04 17:57

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