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Homegrown action film 'Mogadishu' tops S. Korean box office over weekend

Aug 2, 2021

Homegrown actioner "Escape from Mogadishu" topped South Korea's weekend box office in the first week of its release, revitalizing pandemic-hit theaters, data showed Monday. The film, directed by Ryo...
[Herald Interview] Star screenwriter Kim Eun-hee returns with darkest ‘Kingdom’ episode

Aug 1, 2021

Discussions with actors, writers as well as her husband film director Jang Hang-jun were also helpful. “We talked while having a drink. Maybe the alcohol played the big part,” she joked. Toward the...
[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

Jul 30, 2021

Escape from Mogadishu (Korea) Opened July 28 Action, Drama Directed by Ryoo Seung-wan Set in 1991 Somalia, South Korean Ambassador to Somalia Han Shin-sung (Kim Yoon-seok) and National Security ...
[Herald Interview] Global zombie sensation ‘Kingdom’ director hopes to quench fans’ thirst

Jul 29, 2021

Toward the end of the interview, Kim expressed how satisfied he is with the series so far. “The latest episode offered a rich backstory, which will lead the next season with excitement and energy,” ...
[Herald Interview] ‘Escape from Mogadishu’ took burden off my shoulders: Jo In-sung

Jul 29, 2021

“I only had an indirect experience through performing but I could see how devastating it is,” Jo said. “So many innocent people are being sacrificed in wars. Also, like in the movie, kids are running...
[Herald Interview] Kim Yoon-seok returns as ordinary man in ‘Escape from Mogadishu’

Jul 28, 2021

The veteran actor was also impressed by Ryoo’s great attention to details. “The director asked me not to speak in fluent English because the movie is set in the 1990s. Back then we could not travel ...
'The Boss Baby' sequel tops S. Korean box office over weekend

Jul 26, 2021

The American animated comedy "The Boss Baby: Family Business" made a surprise ascent to the top of South Korea's weekend box office in the first week of its release, data showed Monday. The sequel t...
Actor-turned-director Cho Jin-woong’s ‘Ryuk-sa: A Teaser’ invited to two North American film festivals

Jul 24, 2021

Fantasia Film Festival programmer Nicolas Archambault said he selected Cho’s film because although it is only a teaser, its storyline is interesting and beautifully directed. “We are delighted to in...
Online 2021 ASEAN-ROK Film Workshop Series to be held Wednesday

Jul 23, 2021

The Korean Film Council will hold the 2021 ASEAN-ROK Film Workshop Series on Wednesday from 3-6 p.m. to strengthen the network between the movie industries of ASEAN countries and Korea. The workshop...
[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

Jul 23, 2021

The Boss Baby: Family Business (US) Opened July 21 Animation Directed by Tom McGrath Ted, the legendary boss of Baby Corp., is a successful grownup CEO. His nephew Tina, who everyone thought was...
Screenwriter Yeon Sang-ho expects greater universe awaits for ‘The Cursed’

Jul 22, 2021

Screenwriter Yeon Sang-ho is certain that his upcoming movie “The Cursed: Dead Man’s Prey,” a sequel to tvN drama series “The Cursed,” is a new type of zombie film. “Unlike the original, our zombies...
'Black Widow' becomes No. 1 hit in S. Korea this year

Jul 22, 2021

Marvel's latest blockbuster "Black Widow" has become the most-viewed film in South Korea this year to date, its distributer said Thursday. The film posted 2.3 million attendees as of Thursday mornin...
‘The Cursed’ brings a multicultural zombie to the summer cinema

Jul 21, 2021

Having been involved in the drama series “The Cursed,” actor Uhm shared her thoughts about the film version. “I received the script of the movie while I was shooting the drama and I found the existe...
Jecheon International Music & Film Festival considers plan B amid COVID-19 fourth wave

Jul 21, 2021

“A total of 10 films were invited to the international competition category,” Maeng said. “We also prepared a Special Presentation category during the festival to introduce films by world-renowned di...
New ‘Kingdom’ series aims to resurrect global zombie sensation

Jul 20, 2021

“I think people have become more curious about the resurrection plant. Saengsacho is a plant with a cold characteristic, so I thought the plant needed to be found in a cold area. This is the reason w...