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#BIFFDirector Cameron says 'Avatar: The Way of Water' meant for big screens related article
By Kim Eun-jung BUSAN, Oct. 6 (Yonhap) -- Oscar-winning film director James Cameron said Thursday the long-awaited sequel to his 2009 sci-fi blockbuster "Avatar" was made to be watched on big scree... 17:57 Oct. 06 -
#BIFFHong Kong star Tony Leung says he still wants to challenge new roles
By Kim Eun-jung BUSAN, Oct. 6 (Yonhap) -- Legendary Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chui Wai said Thursday he still wants to push the envelope of his 40-year acting career by playing unfamiliar roles in... 14:07 Oct. 06 -
#BIFF(LEAD) Busan film festival back in full force with packed events related article
(ATTN: UPDATES with latest details in first 10 paras; CHANGES slug, photos) By Kim Eun-jung BUSAN, Oct. 5 (Yonhap) -- The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) kicked off its 10-day run Wednesd... 19:48 Oct. 05 -
#BIFFIranian director says 'Scent of Wind' tells story of sorrow, joy of life related article
By Kim Eun-jung BUSAN, Oct. 5 (Yonhap) -- Iranian director Hadi Mohaghegh said Wednesday his latest film, "Scent of Wind," set to open this year's Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), tells a ... 18:00 Oct. 05 -
#BIFFBusan film festival back in full force with packed events related article
By Kim Eun-jung BUSAN, Oct. 5 (Yonhap) -- The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) is returning in full force this week after two years of scaled-down events, eyeing the pre-pandemic glory wit... 06:00 Oct. 05 -
#6/45'6/45' sets audience record for Korean films in Vietnam
SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- Military comedy "6/45" became the most-viewed Korean film of all time in Vietnam in just 10 days of its release, the movie's Korean distributor said Tuesday. Since its ... 15:04 Oct. 04 -
#filmsAction comedy film becomes 3rd Korean flick to top 6 mln admissions in 2022 related article
SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- "Confidential Assignment 2: International," the action-comedy sequel to a 2017 hit, became the third South Korean film to top 6 million tickets sold on Sunday. Accordin... 14:00 Oct. 02 -
#HellboundNetflix confirms 'Hellbound' season 2
SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- Netflix confirmed Saturday the acclaimed South Korean horror thriller "Hellbound" will return for a second season. The sequel to the 2021 drama was revealed Saturday ... 13:46 Sep. 24 -
#The 2nd RepatriationDocumentary film on former N.K. spies set to hit screens next week
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Yonhap) -- In 2000, 63 former long-term political prisoners who were sent to the South as spies were repatriated to the North following an inter-Korean summit during w... 17:15 Sep. 20 -
#actorActor Ahn Sung-ki being treated for blood cancer
SEOUL, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- Ahn Sung-ki, one of the most respected actors in South Korea, has been treated for blood cancer for more than a year, his management agency said Saturday. "He has rec... 11:12 Sep. 17 -
#Busan International Film FestivalBusan film fest set to attract cinephiles with all sorts of delicacies
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- This year's Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) is ready to entertain local and overseas movie buffs with a number of highly anticipated world premiere... 09:00 Sep. 11 -
#Busan International Film FestivalThis year's Busan film festival back to normal
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- This year's Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) will completely return to normal next month after pandemic-disrupted years with no social distancing at ... 16:12 Sep. 07 -
#Yoo Ah-inYoo Ah-in satisfied with his first action blockbuster 'Seoul Vibe' related article
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Sept. 5 (Yonhap) -- Star actor Yoo Ah-in said Monday he felt nervous about his first action blockbuster "Seoul Vibe" but is now satisfied with the project that helped him experi... 16:19 Sep. 05 -
#Hyun BinHyun Bin says he got used to N. Korean accents after 'Confidential Assignment' series related article
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- Hyun Bin's recent hit projects, like the action comedy film "Confidential Assignment" (2017) and the TV romantic comedy "Crash Landing On You" (2019), have s... 17:53 Sep. 01 -
#box office'Top Gun: Maverick" tops 8 mln admissions, becoming most-viewed foreign film since pandemic related article
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- The American action drama film "Top Gun: Maverick" has topped 8 million admissions, becoming the most popular pandemic-era foreign film in South Korea, box-office data sh... 08:43 Sep. 01 -
#Confidential Assignment 2: International(Movie Review) "Confidential Assignment" action-comedy sequel is entertaining but predictable related article
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- The 2017 crime action comedy "Confidential Assignment" is about a funny covert collaboration by two police officers from South and North Korea, starring bank... 11:53 Aug. 31 -
S. Korean box office dominated by blockbuster sequels in 2022
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- Blockbuster sequels have dominated the South Korean box office in 2022 as the film industry struggles to move past the yearslong COVID-19 pandemic. Releas... 10:41 Aug. 25 -
#Yoo Ah-inActor Yoo Ah-in says 'Seoul Vibe' is cheerful action blockbuster
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Aug. 23 (Yonhap) -- Star actor Yoo Ah-in said Tuesday that the upcoming Netflix original "Seoul Vibe" is a delightful and cheerful action blockbuster filled with thrilling car c... 15:14 Aug. 23 -
#HuntLee Jung-jae's directorial debut 'Hunt' tops box office for 2 straight weekends
SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Yonhap) -- "Hunt," the directorial debut of Lee Jung-jae of "Squid Game," has topped the local box office for the second consecutive weekend, data showed Monday. The espionage fi... 09:52 Aug. 22
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