Disney+ Picks Up Korean Drama Wonderful World
The show stars veteran actress Kim Nam-Joo and up-and-coming actor Cha Eun-woo. Source: Disney+ Picks Up Korean Drama Wonderful World – The Hollywood Reporter
Webtoons: Korean Gov’t Proposes Festival, Finance and School
Webtoons, the digital comics that have been the source material for scores of Korean films and TV series, are to receive a major boost from the South Korean government.Yu In-chon, minister for culture, sports and tourism, on Tuesday said that … Continued
‘La La Land’ to Release Again in Korean Cinemas
It recently re-released in cinemas in China in time for the Christmas peak season. And, according to local sources, the latest outing in Korea will be its third re-release in the country, following a conventional release in December 2017, a … Continued
CJ ENM Celebrates Korean Visionaries Who Are Changing the Game in Entertainment
Every year, CJ ENM honors and celebrates “visionaries” who propose a new vision in the entertainment industry with their originality and impact. Since 2020, the global IP powerhouse has used data and expert insight to name creatives excelling in their … Continued
‘Oldboy’ director Park Chan-wook on the new age of K-cinema
Park Chan-wook understands revenge. The 60-year-old South Korean director, best known for his psychological thrillers, has often imagined how he’d get even, lying awake in bed thinking about those who’ve done him wrong. “Maybe I make the kind of movies … Continued
Lee Sun-kyun’s Death: Could It Lead to a Social Reckoning in Korea?
The popular actor’s Dec. 27 death, considered a suicide, has put a spotlight on Korea’s current political and social climate, with potential ramifications for the country’s status as a global soft superpower. Source: Lee Sun-kyun’s Death: Could It Lead to … Continued