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[Box office] Movies in theaters this week
Film
Dec 15, 2023
“12.12: The Day” (South Korea) Opened Nov. 22 Drama/Action Directed by Kim Seong-su Over the course of nine hours on Dec. 12, 1979, Gen. Chun Doo-gwang (Hwang Jung-min) attempts a coup, while another commander, Lee Tae-shin (Jung Woo-sung), tries to stop the secret plan from unfolding. “Our Season” (South Korea) Opened Dec. 6 Drama Directed by Yuk Sang-hyo Bok-ja (Kim Hae-sook) visits ...
[Herald Review] ‘Noryang,’ a grand finale to trilogy on Adm. Yi Sun-sin
Film
Dec 13, 2023
[News Analysis] What CJ ENM gains from uniting US, Japanese content firms
Film
Dec 12, 2023
Original foreign animations, budget films outshine blockbusters in 2023
Film
Dec 11, 2023
With the increasing dominance of streaming platforms here, experts said that local streamers should also join in the race to capture a wider audience. “There are too many streaming services, and monthly subscription fees have become a burden for many users. If Korean streaming platforms join forces, they'd be able to produce more appealing content, instead of just releasing unnecessary original ...
‘The Nature Man’ wins grand prize at 49th Seoul Independent Film Festival
Film
Dec 11, 2023
Director Noh Young-seok’s “The Nature Man” won the grand prize at the 49th Seoul Independent Film Festival, the organizer announced Monday. “The Nature Man,” starring Shin Un-seop, Byun Jae-sin and Jeong Yong-hoon, tells the story of two ghost-seeking YouTubers who happen to meet a bizarre man who lives in a forest by himself. The director wrote, shot and edited the film. He also did the art and...
Korea’s go-to winter treats to help beat the cold
Food&Beverage
Dec 9, 2023
[Box office] Movies in theaters this week
Film
Dec 8, 2023
“Single in Seoul” (South Korea) Opened Nov. 29 Romance Directed by Park Bum-soo Young-ho (Lee Dong-wook) -- who dreamt of being single forever and enjoying every moment of his life by himself -- meets Hyun-jin (Im Soo-jung), who gives the men around her a sense of meaning in their actions. “12.12: The Day” (South Korea) Opened Nov. 22 Drama/Action Directed by Kim Seong-su The film cove...
Things look bright for ‘Past Lives’ Oscars prospects
Film
Dec 6, 2023
Hopes are growing that Korean Canadian director and playwright Celine Song’s directorial debut “Past Lives” could repeat the success of Lee Isaac Chung's heartwarming family drama “Minari," nominated in six categories at the 2021 Academy Awards. The 2024 Academy Awards are slated to take place March 10, 2024. "Past Lives," which premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival in January, quickly g...
[Herald Review] ‘Our Season’: a relatable story for all moms and daughters
Film
Dec 5, 2023
Actor Shin Min-a said the story appealed to her because the relationship between Jin-joo and Bok-ja is one shared by many mothers and daughters. “I was attracted to Jin-joo's story because I see my relationship with my mother as not very typical. (Unlike Jin-joo,) I call my mother and express my feelings to her. So I wanted to experience what it's like to be in this situation (where there is suc...
Try Seoul’s cheap, fulfilling street grub at Gwangjang Market
Food&Beverage
Dec 2, 2023
Abebe Bakery Donuts After a hearty, fulfilling meal, there is always room for dessert. Getting away from traditional sweets, how about the Jeju-inspired cream bun sold near the exit to Gwangjang Market? Using famous ingredients from Jeju Island, Abebe Bakery’s cream donuts come with various fillings, including Udo peanut cream, Hamdeok corn cream, Jeju green tea cream and Wimi Hallabong citrus ...
[Box office] Movies in theaters this week
Film
Dec 2, 2023
“12.12: The Day” (South Korea) Opened Nov. 22 Drama/Action Directed by Kim Seong-su The film covers nine hours on Dec. 12, 1979 during a coup attempt by Gen. Chun Doo-gwang (Hwang Jung-min), an officer in the new military. Another commander, Lee Tae-shin (Jung Woo-sung), tries to stop the secret plan. “Five Nights at Freddy'” (US) Opened Nov. 15 Horror/Mystery Directed by Emma Tammi Mi...
[Herald Interview] ‘Our Season’ Kim Hae-sook wants to play mothers of all kinds
Film
Dec 1, 2023
Kim said she still has a thirst for acting, especially taking on different kinds of mother roles in her future projects. “My title as ‘the nation's mom’ is embarrassing for me. It’s a very glorious title, but it’s always very challenging for me to play a mother,” she said, adding that she wants to play all types of mothers out there in the world. “Although I’m a prolific actor, I’m always looki...
Lee Jung-jae donates W50m to support senior actors
Film
Dec 1, 2023
Actor Lee Jung-jae has donated 50 million won ($38,000) to the Korean Senior Filmmaker Association to support members of the local film industry, according to Shin Young Kyun Arts and Culture Foundation. The donation included the 20 million won the actor received in prize money for the film artist award at the 13th Beautiful Artist Award organized by the Shin Young Kyun foundation in October. “...
[Herald Review] '12.12: The Day' avoids usual pitfalls of historical films
Film
Nov 29, 2023
With some 70 supporting characters, such as the soldiers on armored vehicles ready to enter Seoul, the film accurately depicts the heaviness of the day. While the historical event may be unfamiliar to those in their 20s and 30s who have only read about it in textbooks or news articles, “12.12: The Day” has grabbed the attention of young moviegoers, something that has come as somewhat of a surpri...
[Herald Review] ‘Single in Seoul’ a bland rom-com about modern single life
Film
Nov 28, 2023
Im Soo-jung and Lee Dong-wook seem like a good match in Korean romance flicks – as seen in Lee’s special appearance as Im’s ex in “Search WWW” (2019) -- but their reunion in “Single in Seoul is something of a disappointment. Directed by Park Bum-soo and produced by the team behind “Architecture 101,” a 2012 hit film about young love, this romantic comedy film revolves around Young-ho (Lee) and H...
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