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#Minari
Steven Yeun wanted to add a voice to 'Minari' by doubling as producer
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Yonhap) -- Steven Yeun said Friday that he wanted to add the voice of a second-generation immigrant to the United States to the critically acclaimed movie "Minari" by p... 16:25 Feb. 26
#box office
Number of S. Korean moviegoers slumps to record low in Jan. amid COVID-19
SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Yonhap) -- The number of moviegoers in January dropped sharply to a record low for the month due to fallout from the protracted novel coronavirus pandemic, a report showed Friday. ... 11:39 Feb. 26
#Minari
(Yonhap Interview) Han Yeri feels nervous before 'Minari' release in Korea
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Feb. 24 (Yonhap) -- Being an actress must have been at the bottom of the list of Han Yeri's future dreams. She was an up-and-coming Korean traditional dancer, attending Korea Na... 18:06 Feb. 24
#film stars
Silver screen stars rush to small screen amid protracted pandemic
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- As the protracted novel coronavirus pandemic has affected the South Korean film industry and accelerated a platform shift throughout, big-name movie stars and filmmakers ... 11:53 Feb. 19
#movie theaters
S. Korea's three major multiplexes post nearly 70 pct sales plunge in 2020
SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's three major multiplex chain operators have seen their respective 2020 sales plunge nearly 70 percent from a year earlier due to the fallout of the yearlong ... 11:05 Feb. 18
#film industry
(Yonhap Feature) Can S. Korea's film industry thrive in the post-pandemic era?
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Yonhap) -- Kim Eun-hee, 41, is a casual moviegoer who would normally go to theaters once or twice a month to hang out with friends on weekends. But last year, she ne... 09:00 Feb. 18
#Kim Tae-ri
(Yonhap Interview) Actress hopes 'Space Sweepers' inspires more homegrown space films
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Feb. 16 (Yonhap) -- When renowned South Korean director Park Chan-wook's 2016 erotic-psychological thriller "The Handmaiden" was released, a young actress playing a jaunty and i... 12:10 Feb. 16
#box office
Lunar New Year's theater attendance plunges amid pandemic
SEOUL, Feb. 15 (Yonhap) -- Lingering concerns over COVID-19 kept South Korean people from going to cinemas during the Lunar New Year holiday, but recently eased social distancing is expected to bri... 10:51 Feb. 15
#Minari
(LEAD) 'Minari' shortlisted for Oscars' two music categories
(ATTN: ADDS more info in last 3 paras) SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- The drama film "Minari" about a Korean American immigrant family was shortlisted for two music categories in the upcoming Academy A... 11:09 Feb. 10
#Minari
'Minari' shortlisted for Oscars' two music categories
SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- The drama film "Minari" about a Korean American immigrant family was shortlisted for two music categories in the upcoming Academy Awards, organizers said Wednesday. Th... 10:21 Feb. 10
#Blue Dragon Awards
'The Man Standing Next' wins best picture at Blue Dragon Awards
SEOUL, Feb. 10 (Yonhap) -- "The Man Standing Next," a political drama about the assassination of former President Park Chung-hee in 1979, has won best picture at the 41st annual Blue Dragon Awards,... 08:45 Feb. 10
#Space Sweepers
(Yonhap Interview) Song Joong-ki takes his first father role, attracted by freshness of 'Space Sweepers' related article
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Feb. 9 (Yonhap) -- About one and a half years ago, South Korean heartthrob Song Joong-ki portrayed a mythical character in the blockbuster fantasy series, "Arthdal Chronicles," ... 18:02 Feb. 09
#Minari
S. Korean Youn Yuh-jung of 'Minari' wins best supporting actress at U.S. film critics award related article
SEOUL, Feb. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean actress Youn Yuh-jung has been awarded her 21st best supporting actress award from a U.S. film critics association for her performance in the immigration dram... 11:09 Feb. 09
#Paik Kun-woo
Pianist Paik Kun-woo denies claims he abandoned his wife suffering from Alzheimer's
SEOUL, Feb. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean pianist Paik Kun-woo has denied recent claims that he abandoned his actress wife, Yun Jung-hee, long suffering from Alzheimer's disease in France. Yun is b... 10:59 Feb. 08
'Space Sweepers' tops Netflix movie chart
SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) -- "Space Sweepers," an outer space sci-fi blockbuster directed by Jo Sung-hee of South Korea, ranked first among Netflix films a day after its release worldwide, a chart sho... 19:22 Feb. 07
#Space Sweepers
(Movie Review) 'Space Sweepers': adventure of four misfits aboard spaceship Victory in 2092
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- What will Earth be like in 2092? Will everyone have fair access to cutting-edge technology that allows for a peaceful and pollution-free environment? Direc... 17:00 Feb. 05
#'Soul'
Pixar's animated film 'Soul' first to top 1 mln admissions in S. Korea this year amid pandemic related article
SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- "Soul," the latest animated film by Disney-Pixar, has become the first movie to top 1 million admissions here this year amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, box office dat... 14:52 Feb. 05
#Minari
'Minari' earns three nominations at SAG Awards
SEOUL, Feb. 5 (Yonhap) -- The drama film "Minari," about a Korean immigrant family, has earned three nominations, including best supporting actress for South Korean actress Youn Yuh-hung, from the ... 09:44 Feb. 05
#Minari
Immigration film 'Minari' nominated for best foreign language film at Golden Globes
SEOUL, Feb. 3 (Yonhap) -- The immigrant film "Minari" on Wednesday was nominated for best foreign language film at this year's Golden Globe Awards. According to the full list of nominees for the... 23:35 Feb. 03
#Space Sweepers
Director wants to show Korean cinema's diversity through 'Space Sweepers'
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Yonhap) -- The director of the upcoming space opera "Space Sweepers" said Tuesday that he wants to show the result of the South Korean cinematic scene's yearslong attemp... 16:43 Feb. 02