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#Suzume
Japanese animation 'Suzume' tops 2 mln admissions in S. Korea related article
SEOUL, March 21 (Yonhap) -- The Japanese animated film "Suzume" has garnered over 2 million admissions in the first 13 days of its release in South Korea, its local distributor said Tuesday. Ja... 07:56 Mar. 21
#Japanese animation
Japanese animations rank high at S. Korean box office related article
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- Three Japanese animations were among the top five films on the weekend box-office chart in South Korea, industry data showed Monday, proving their unwave... 10:33 Mar. 20
#box office
Korean movies' box office shares hit lowest level in Feb. related article
SEOUL, March 15 (Yonhap) -- Korean movies' ticket sales and audience shares in local theaters hit the lowest level in February due to lack of hit films, industry data showed Wednesday. Korean f... 17:30 Mar. 15
#Suzume
Japanese animation 'Suzume' tops 1 mln admissions in first 6 days in S. Korea
SEOUL, March 13 (Yonhap) -- The Japanese animated film "Suzume" has drawn over 1 million admissions in the first six days of its release in South Korea, its local distributor said Monday. Japan... 15:01 Mar. 13
#Japanese animation
Japanese animation 'The First Slam Dunk' tops 4 mln admissions in S. Korea related article
SEOUL, March 13 (Yonhap) -- The Japanese animated film "The First Slam Dunk" has drawn over 4 million moviegoers in South Korea, data showed Monday. The film adaptation of the popular Japanese... 08:29 Mar. 13
#CJ CGV
(News Focus) CJ CGV transforms multiplexes into sports, entertainment venues
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, March 9 (Yonhap) -- Park Se-yeon visits a theater complex in downtown Seoul twice a week but doesn't sit in front of the big screen to watch movies. She goes down to the four... 14:10 Mar. 09
#Jeon Do-yeon
Jeon Do-yeon cherishes return to bright role in romantic comedy drama
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, March 8 (Yonhap) -- Jeon Do-yeon is a versatile movie star, but she sometimes wants to let go of expectations of others and be true to herself to extend her acting range. ... 08:00 Mar. 08
#Slam Dunk
'The First Slam Dunk' becomes most-viewed animated Japanese film in S. Korea
SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- "The First Slam Dunk" has become the most-viewed animated Japanese film released in South Korea ever, data showed Sunday. The film posted a total of 3.81 million admis... 20:37 Mar. 05
#Lee Sung-min
Veteran actor Lee Sung-min no longer eyeing old man roles related article
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Feb. 27 (Yonhap) -- Lee Sung-min, a veteran Korean actor notably known for his old man roles in recent dramas and films, said Monday he wants to play different characters tha... 15:54 Feb. 27
#Im Si-wan
Actor Yim Si-wan not satisfied with just being good related article
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- Yim Si-wan is a young Korean actor who can flawlessly pull off both good guys and villains on the big and small screens but being good is not enough for h... 10:33 Feb. 21
#Kill Boksoon
(Movie Review) 'Kill Boksoon' explores juggling motherhood in assassin action thriller
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- The upcoming Netflix movie "Kill Boksoon" revolves around a legendary female assassin, but the action-packed thriller is a stylish, witty drama of a mothe... 18:01 Feb. 20
#film industry
S. Korea's average cost of movie ticket enters 10,000 won range for 1st time related article
SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- The average cost of a movie ticket in South Korea exceeded 10,000 won (US$7.70) for the first time last year, a government report showed Monday. According to the 2022 ... 15:24 Feb. 20
#I Just Dropped My Smartphone
Netflix film 'Unlocked' stokes realistic fear of smartphone hacking
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Feb. 15 (Yonhap) -- The upcoming Netflix movie "Unlocked" is a chilling thriller that could arouse people's common fears by showing the worst situation that could happen afte... 14:46 Feb. 15
#Slam Dunk
Japanese comic book series 'Slam Dunk' sells over 1 mln copies in S. Korea related article
SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Yonhap) -- The Japanese basketball comic book series "Slam Dunk" has sold over 1 million copies in South Korea on the back of the popularity of its animated film adaptation, its loc... 16:43 Feb. 14
#Count
(Movie Review) 'Count' tells scandal-ridden boxer's redemption story with comedy vibe
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Yonhap) -- In the Olympics, gold medals are made out of athletes' sweat, blood and tears as well as efforts in the gym every day, making their sacrifices worthy of r... 09:43 Feb. 14
#Kang Soo-youn
Late actress Kang Soo-youn to be remembered in various events related article
SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Yonhap) -- A wide variety of events are planned for late actress Kang Soo-youn to remember the iconic movie star ahead of the first anniversary of her death in May, an organizing co... 12:17 Feb. 13
#Berlin film festival
Director Hong Sang-soo to attend Berlin film festival with actor Kim Min-hee
SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korean director Hong Sang-soo will attend the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival later this month together with actor Kim Min-hee to promote their new film, "In... 16:04 Feb. 07
#Next Sohee
Director Jung Joo-ri sheds light on labor exploitation in 'Next Sohee'
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Feb. 6 (Yonhap) -- Jung Joo-ri, director of Korean film "Next Sohee," said Monday she was struck by a tragic incident of a high school girl's death amid her assignment to a c... 15:10 Feb. 06
#Slam Dunk
Japanese comic series 'Slam Dunk' enjoys resurgence on back of animated film
SEOUL, Feb. 1 (Yonhap) -- The Japanese basketball comic series "Slam Dunk" has seen a huge resurgence in sales in South Korea, boosted by the popularity of its animated film adaptation. About 60... 15:39 Feb. 01
#Next Sohee
(Movie Review) 'Next Sohee' exposes systematic labor exploitation
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Feb. 1 (Yonhap) – "Next Sohee" is a sobering story about the suicide of a high school student who worked at a call center, but it also tells a larger tale about exploitative... 11:38 Feb. 01