Articles by Kim Da-sol
Kim Da-sol
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Resurgence of cinema still too early to tell
This past year has been extraordinary for the film industry, finally set free from some of the constraints and anxieties of the coronavirus pandemic. A number of brilliant projects wowed and excited moviegoers, but ticket sales failed to return to pre-pandemic levels, suggesting that sluggish sales for local cinemas may linger into 2023. However, this does not diminish hope for even better films set to be released next year. Here is a recap of the South Korean film industry in 2022. Sequels br
Film Dec. 27, 2022
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[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week
“Avatar: The Way of Water” (US) Opened Dec. 14 Action Directed by James Cameron The sequel to 2009's “Avatar” tells the story of Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Ney'tiri (Zoe Saldana) leaving their home and exploring regions of Pandora to fight a difficult war against humans. The film has brought the protagonists back with their three children for “a new kind of” family story, according to Walt Disney, and is largely set in water, also introducing
Film Dec. 24, 2022
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“Decision to Leave” shortlisted for Oscar
Award-winning director Park Chan-wook’s romance thriller “Decision to Leave” has made it to the 2023 Oscars shortlist for international feature films, according to the event organizer Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science. A total of 15 films were chosen to advance to the next round of voting for the 95th Academy Awards, which is slated to take place on March 12 at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Prior to the ceremony, the Academy typically announces a shortlist of 10 to 15 fi
Film Dec. 22, 2022
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Posco outlines vision for battery value chain in North America
ATLANTA – Posco Group has unveiled its ambitious vision to become the most coveted company when it comes to battery materials, a burgeoning industry riding high on the electric push among global carmakers. “The world’s renowned electric vehicle manufacturers have been contacting Posco in recent years,” said Posco America Representative President Do Han-eui during a press conference in Atlanta on Dec. 10. Highlighting the group’s second battery material business va
Industry Dec. 21, 2022
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‘Decision to Leave’ and 3 other Korean films invited to Palm Springs International Film Festival
Next month’s annual Palm Springs International Film Festival will feature four Korean films including Park Chan-wook’s romance thriller “Decision to Leave,” nominated for the best international feature film award. Kore-eda Hirokazu’s “Broker,” July Jung’s “Next Sohee” and Kim Jung-eun’s “Gyeong-ah’s Daughter” are among the 134 films from 64 countries that will be shown during the 34th edition of the 10-day festiv
Film Dec. 21, 2022
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Hwang Jung-min, Hyun Bin say overseas filming for 'The Point Men' challenging
Actors Hwang Jung-min and Hyun Bin said shooting for their upcoming movie “The Point Men” was challenging as the majority of scenes took place overseas in Jordan, where the scorching heat proved exhausting. Although the movie is set in Afghanistan, based on the true event when 23 South Korean missionaries were captured as hostages in 2007, director Lim Soon-rye suffered various setbacks and chose Jordan after visiting the country three times. “I focused on portraying the tens
Film Dec. 20, 2022
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[From the scene] Posco bets big on Argentina saltwater to top battery materials market
SALTA, Argentina -- When Posco purchased a 17,500-hectare salt lake in the Argentinian highlands of Salta four years ago, little did they know they would strike gold -- or something even better. Last year, a survey conducted by US consulting firm Montgomery & Associates found that the lake contains 13.5 million metric tons of lithium reserves, more than six times Posco’s initial estimate of 2.2 million tons in 2018. The Mars-like landscape, 4,000 meters above sea level and some 1,500 k
Industry Dec. 20, 2022
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13 skiers rescued from chairlift malfunction in Gangwon resort
A total of 13 out of 42 skiers isolated on ski chairlifts have been rescued at Aplensia ski resort in Gangwon Province, the country’s fire authorities said Monday. The reason for the chairlift malfunction remains unclear as of 6:30 p.m., fire authorities said. They said there were no reported casualties. Passengers on the lift included children, who were rescued first. Cold protection supplies have been delivered to the other passengers. An official at Alpensia Resort said engineers are
Social Affairs Dec. 19, 2022
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Korean period action film ‘Phantom’ combines action with vivid mise-en-scenes
There are a number of South Korean period action films set in 1933, when Korea was under Japanese colonial rule. Although director Lee Hae-young’s upcoming period action film “Phantom” shares the same background, the film’s plot revolving around five protagonists is about action and mind games between characters hunting down a spy called Phantom. “I did not depend too much on the historical record. Instead, I based it on information regarding a group of independence
Film Dec. 19, 2022
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[Newsmaker] “Avatar: The Way of Water” tops 2.4M admissions in five days
Long-awaited Hollywood sci-fi film “Avatar: The Way of Water” has topped 2.4 million admissions in five days after its release, box-office data showed Sunday, breaking the record set by the original “Avatar” in 2009. Despite the film’s agonizingly long three-hour runtime, “Avatar: The Way of Water” drew 359,225 people on the first day, bringing its combined total to 1 million people in just three days. On Saturday alone, the first weekend day since the m
Film Dec. 18, 2022
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South Korean film industry revenue surpasses W1tr for first time since COVID-19
South Korea’s film industry saw its accumulative revenue this year surpass 1 trillion won ($767 million) for the first time after movie theaters struggled to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. According to data by Korean Film Council, total revenue from January to November recorded 1.26 trillion won, mostly buoyed by a slew of movies that were released targeting moviegoers during the summer and Chuseok holiday season. Such figure was up by 100.5 percent or 502.5 billion won compared to a year
Film Dec. 18, 2022
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[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week
Prey for the Devil (US) Opened Dec. 7 Mystery Directed by Daniel Stamm With a global rise in demonic possessions, the Roman Catholic Church decides to reopen schools to train priests to perform exorcisms. While nuns are not allowed to perform this ritual, Sister Ann’s gifts are noticed by a professor who decides to train her. Sister Ann soon finds herself in a battle for the soul of a young girl possessed by a demon. Even If This Love Disappears Tonight (Japan) Opened Nov. 30 Romance D
Film Dec. 16, 2022
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[Herald Review] Musical ‘Hero’ moves to big screen with heart-touching drama, famous tracks
The short, but dramatic life of Korean independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun (1879-1910) has been adopted into various novels and musicals, but the musical “Hero” has been the best-known adaptation with veteran actor Jung Sung-hwa playing Ahn on stage for 14 years since its premiere in 2009. When megahit film director Youn Je-kyoon watched Jung performing on stage in 2012, it became obvious for Youn to bring the award-winning musical to the big screen. “If I were to create a film
Film Dec. 13, 2022
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‘Decision To Leave’ snatches 3 awards at 58th Daejong Film Awards
In an attempt to bring it back to its former glory, the 58th Daejong Film Awards was held Friday in Seoul in a smaller scale with only a few actors in attendance. Film director Park Chan-wook’s Cannes-winning romance-thriller “Decision to Leave” won the most coveted best picture and scenario award at this year’s Daejong Film Awards, also known as the Grand Bell Awards. Park, who is currently working on his next project abroad, delivered his acceptance speech via a voice
Film Dec. 9, 2022
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[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week
Even If This Love Disappears Tonight (Japan) Opened Nov. 30 Romance Directed by Takahiro Miki The movie, based on the novel by the same title by the Japanese author Misaki Ichijo, tells a story of high school students Toru Kamiya (Shunsuke Michieda) and Maori Hino (Riko Fukumoto) who go on a date despite Maori suffering from a condition in which she loses all memory of the previous day upon waking up the next morning. Overcoming such a hurdle, Toru promises Maori as many happy memories as possib
Film Dec. 9, 2022
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