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MOVIES‘Breakthrough’ Kim Sung-chul “Lee Hye-young’s action scene, both the director and I cried after it was over”‘Breakthrough’ Kim Sung-chul talked about the behind-the-scenes of the last action scene.On the afternoon of the 24th, a press conference for the movie ‘Breakthrough’ was held in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.Actors Lee Hye-young, Kim Sung-chul, Yeon Woo-jin, Cynthia, and director Min Kyu-dong attended the press conference that day.On that day, Kim Sung-chul said about the behind-the-scenes of the action scene filming, “After finishing the last filming, the teacher sat down and the director burst into tears.I burst into tears when I saw that.” He then said, “Even though there were still shots left, it felt like the movie was ending.I thought that I developed a sense of camaraderie while filming this action scene,” drawing attention.Meanwhile, ‘Breakthrough’ is an action drama depicting an intense confrontation between Jo-gak(played by Lee Hye-young), a legendary killer who has been active in an organization that deals with cockroach-like humans for 40 years, and Tu-woo(played by Kim Sung-chul), aApr 24, 2025
MOVIESLee Hye-young X Kim Sung-chul ‘Breakthrough’, Perfect Harmony of Action X Drama(Comprehensive)[DA : On-site]The amazing action of Lee Hye-young in her 60s made it impossible to take your eyes off her.In addition to the action chemistry with Kim Sung-chul, the narrative that has been built up from the beginning of the movie explodes at the end, revealing the true value of the movie ‘Breakthrough’.Not only the action, but also the dramatic elements are in perfect harmony, making it impossible to take your eyes off the 122-minute story.On the afternoon of the 24th, a press conference for the movie ‘Breakthrough’ was held in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.On this day, actors Lee Hye-young, Kim Sung-chul, Yeon Woo-jin, Cynthia, and director Min Kyu-dong attended the press conference.Director Min Kyu-dong was the first to say, “When I first thought of an action noir featuring a female killer in her 60s, I thought it was impossible.I thought it was a project that everyone would discourage.The moment I thought about that, I got the idea.” He continued, “I wanted to make a unique film that intertwined genre-speciApr 24, 2025
MOVIES‘Breakthrough’ Lee Hye-young “Waste? Just a word…I don’t think of her as an old woman”‘Breakthrough’ Lee Hye-young explained her character in the play.On the afternoon of the 24th, a press conference for the movie ‘Breakthrough’ was held in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.Actors Lee Hye-young, Kim Sung-chul, Yeon Woo-jin, Cynthia, and director Min Kyu-dong attended the press conference that day.On that day, Lee Hye-young was asked what she thought about the word ‘waste’ when describing the old ‘sculpture’ in the line that appears in ‘Breakthrough’.Lee Hye-young said about the expressions that describe the character in the movie, “When I dealt with the character of Sculpture, I think it was her ability.I wondered what the source of that power, the power that others call a legend, was.Old and waste are just words, and I’ve never thought about such things.Sculpture is an unprecedented figure who broke such stereotypes.I thought I was showing Sculpture as a human being, and I don’t think I thought of her as an old woman.” Meanwhile, ‘Breakthrough’ is about Jo-gak(played by Lee Hye-young)Apr 24, 2025
MOVIES‘Breakthrough’ Kim Sung-chul “I sang OST myself, I liked the lyrics…I gained courage”Kim Sung-chul of ‘Breakthrough’ shared his thoughts on singing the song inserted at the end of the movie.On the afternoon of the 24th, a press conference for the movie ‘Breakthrough’ was held in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.Actors Lee Hye-young, Kim Sung-chul, Yeon Woo-jin, Cynthia, and director Min Kyu-dong attended the press conference that day.When director Min Kyu-dong was asked why he had Kim Sung-chul sing the song that plays during the ending credits of ‘Breakthrough’, he said, “I thought it would be nice to have a song that admires sculpture in the movie, and I wrote the lyrics for a long time.I refined it in several versions, and finally I mustered up the courage to ask him.I wrote the lyrics with the feeling of a bull calling out the name of a sculpture, thinking, ‘What kind of song would a bull dedicate to a sculpture?’ I wanted the image of the sculpture in the movie to remain deeply in the hearts of many people.” Kim Sung-chul responded, “When I read the lyrics, I thought they were rApr 24, 2025
MOVIES‘Breakthrough’ Lee Hye-young “A character more capable than me…Kim Seong-cheol’s hard work”‘Breakthrough’ Lee Hye-young and Kim Sung-chul shared their thoughts on working together in the action scenes in the movie.On the afternoon of the 24th, a press conference for the movie ‘Breakthrough’ was held in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.The press conference that day was attended by actors Lee Hye-young, Kim Sung-chul, Yeon Woo-jin, Cynthia, and director Min Kyu-dong.On that day, Kim Sung-chul said about the action scenes with Lee Hye-young, “From the moment I read the scenario, I thought that the build-up to the final battle was important, and that it should be condensed and explode at the end.We filmed from sunrise to sunset.It was the first time that the two of them fought, so their synergy was important.Although it wasn’t all shown in the movie, we designed and filmed more action scenes.” Lee Hye-young continued, “When we were about to start the action scenes, Sung-chul suffered a lot because he got injured a lot.He practiced as much as he wanted with the stunt double, but it must have beApr 24, 2025
MOVIESIs this the stop sign? Crazy acting in the movie ‘Holy Night’No longer a ‘child of Song Hye-kyo’.Jung Ji-so is attempting an acting transformation through the movie ‘Holy Night: Demon Hunters’ (director Lim Dae-hee), which will be released on the 30th.Through this, she is determined to not only attract audiences but also completely wash away her image that has been solidified over time.The movie is an occult action film that depicts the journey of problem solvers Bau(Ma Dong-seok), Sharon(Seo Hyun), and Kim Gun(Lee David)who try to eliminate the evil group in a city that has fallen into chaos due to a group that worships evil.The film is garnering attention even before its release as it stars Ma Dong-seok, who showed off his cool ‘nuclear punch’ action in the ‘Criminal City’ series, and he also participated in the production.In the film, Jung Ji-so plays the role of Eun-seo, who suffers from abnormal symptoms after her body is taken over by a powerful demon.She suffers from panic disorder after losing her mother, but she tries to regain her dailApr 24, 2025
MOVIESSeohyun, a groundbreaking screen debut… The fun of breaking the ‘youngest’ image“I lived with a great sense of responsibility and pressure in my 20s, but now I’m a little more relaxed.” The sense of responsibility that has built up since the age of sixteen has created the image of a proper ‘model student’ for him.However, that image was not created naturally over time, but was the result of living “fiercely” to the point where even 1% was not allowed to herself.Girls ‘Generation member and actress Seohyun(Seo Joo-hyun, 33)has let go of the sharp momentum and tension that has persisted for over 20 years, and meets the audience with much more relaxed gestures and thoughts.Through the movie’ Holy Night: Demon Hunters ‘(Holy Night), which opens on the 30th, she will appear solely as an even stronger’ actress Seo Joo-hyun ‘, not as a member of Girls’ Generation.The film is about Bau(Ma Dong-seok), Sharon(Seo Hyun), and Kim Gun(Lee David), who have been fighting against devil worshippers, and rescue Eunseo(Jeong Ji-so)who is possessed by a devil at the request of Jeong-Apr 24, 2025
MOVIESLee Hye-young, Kim Sung-chul on the verge of strangling? ‘Breakthrough’ charisma[Photoshoot]Director Min Kyu-dong’s film ‘Breakthrough’ released a pictorial through the May issue of[Marie Claire].’Breakthrough’ is an action drama depicting an intense confrontation between ‘Jo-gak’, a legendary killer who has been active in an organization that deals with cockroach-like humans for 40 years, and ‘Tou-woo’, a mysterious killer who has chased him his whole life.In relation to this, the pictorial for the May issue of[Marie Claire]that captures the overwhelming chemistry of cast members Lee Hye-young and Kim Sung-chul has been released.In the pictorial, Lee Hye-young and Kim Sung-chul capture attention with their intense charisma.The two actors, who show off their extraordinary presence in the unit cuts looking straight ahead, create a tension on a different level, making one guess at the sharp confrontation between the two characters in ‘Breakthrough’ and the energy that will explode within it.In addition, the solo cut that overwhelms the viewer with intense facial expressions andApr 24, 2025
MOVIESKim Jae-wook, Nakayama Miho Memorial “Unforgettable Special Memories”Actor Kim Jae-wook paid tribute to Japanese actress Miho Nakayama(54), who sadly passed away in a sudden accident last year.On the 22nd, Kim Jae-wook reminisced about his time with Miho Nakayama on his SNS, saying, “The moment I found out we would be able to work together.The moment we first met in the costume shop.The moment she looked into my eyes for a long time and then smiled.The countless moments when we always communicated honestly without lies, and created difficult and challenging filming together.” He continued, “It was a summer full of special and unforgettable memories.I will cherish them.It was an honor to be with you.Rest in peace,” conveying his sincerity.Kim Jae-wook and Miho Nakayama previously worked together in the 2018 Korean-Japanese co-production “Butterfly Sleep.” It is a sentimental melodrama that tells the story of bestselling author Ryoko completing her last novel with aspiring writer Chanhae whom she meets by chance.Meanwhile, Miho Nakayama, who received muchApr 23, 2025
MOVIESThe power of Yoo Hae-jin that embraces good and evil… From ‘opposition party’ to ‘main party’Actor Yoo Hae-jin is aiming for ‘three consecutive box office hits’.Yoo Hae-jin, who added ‘10 million movie’ to his resume with ‘The Grave’ which attracted 11.91 million viewers last year, is continuing that momentum with ‘Opposition Party’ which is running at number one at the box office.In June, ‘Soju War’ will open the summer theaters during the peak season.’Opposition Party’ starring Yoo Hae-jin, which was released on the 14th, is a crime film about a ‘drug broker’ who negotiates a reduced sentence in exchange for handing over information on a drug supplier called ‘Opposition Party’ to the investigative authorities.Yoo Hae-jin plays the role of prosecutor Gu Gwan-hee, who is full of desire and ambition.He is a character who started from the bottom and is not satisfied with his current position and is consumed by a twisted desire to rise higher.He acts as a lackey of power in order to succeed and even instigates the death of someone who truly believes in and follows him, effectivelApr 23, 2025
MOVIESFrom ‘Conclave’ to ‘The Two Popes’ … Pope Francis’s Death, Reexamined WorksWith the news of Pope Francis’s death, films about the Pope are being reexamined.The public’s attention is focused on films about the conclave, the process of selecting the next Pope, and documentaries that capture Pope Francis’s life.The film receiving the most attention is “Conclave,” which was released on the 5th of last month and has been running for a long time thanks to word of mouth among cinephiles.”Conclave,” starring Ralph Fiennes, is a psychological thriller that deals with the hidden conspiracies, fights, and betrayals during the conclave process of selecting a new Pope.It was nominated for eight Academy Awards last month, winning Best Adapted Screenplay, and is a hot topic, unusually for an art film to have grossed $100 million globally.Its domestic popularity is also extraordinary.Not only was it named the ‘first independent/art film to surpass 100,000 viewers this year’ last month, but it also caused a stir in the art film industry by mobilizing a cumulative audience ofApr 23, 2025
MOVIESLee Hee-jun, invited to Jeonju International Film Festival for his second directorial work, ‘Rectangle, Triangle’The film ‘Rectangle, Triangle’ directed by actor Lee Hee-joon and ‘Gyulre Gyulre’ in which he plays the lead role have been officially invited to the 26th Jeonju International Film Festival.’Rectangle, Triangle’ directed by Lee Hee-joon, which has been officially invited to the Korean Cinema section of the 26th Jeonju International Film Festival, depicts a story that unfolds as old conflicts one by one surface at a family gathering that was supposed to be a good thing.Following his autobiographical short film ‘Byeong-hun’s Day ‘in 2018, he is meeting the audience as a director once again.The Jeonju International Film Festival said, “‘ Rectangle, Triangle ‘is a work that sharply and humorously shows the nature of family, and it seems to have been filmed in a limited space, an actual villa.Director Lee Hee-joon’s ability to extract dense acting from the actors even in a difficult environment where the actors were crowded just by sitting down is amazing.” In addition, Lee Hee-joon will viApr 22, 2025
MOVIES‘Holy Night’ The thrill of the occult and the exhilaration of action all in one… Seo Hyun’s rediscovery[Review]‘Holy Night: Demon Hunters’, which has garnered attention as the first occult film by ‘box office monster’ Ma Dong-seok, is expected to captivate audiences with the eerie tension that only the occult genre can provide, as well as the exhilaration of Ma Dong-seok’s signature action scenes.The film, which will be released on the 30th, tells the story of a city thrown into chaos by an evil-worshiping group, and the ‘Holy Night’ team of dark solvers with special abilities.The ‘Holy Night’ team led by Bau(Ma Dong-seok)receives a request from Jeong-won(Kyung Soo-jin), who visits ‘Holy Night’ after much trouble due to her younger sister Eun-seo’s(Jung Ji-so)abnormal symptoms that doctors cannot understand, and faces ‘the greatest evil of all time’.O The action is GOOD, the humor SO SO The movie is based on ‘exorcism’ and is an occult genre, but it attracts attention as a work that does not lose the refreshing and cool charm that only action movies have, by putting Bau(Ma Dong-seok)character aApr 22, 2025
MOVIESDirector Hirokazu Koreeda’s masterpiece ‘Still Walking’ to be re-released on May 21Japanese master director Hirokazu Koreeda’s masterpiece “Even If You Walk” has confirmed its re-release on May 21, returning to theaters after about 9 years.”Even If You Walk” depicts a day in the life of a family gathered at their hometown house for the memorial service for the eldest son Junpei, who passed away while saving a boy who fell into the sea.The lead roles are stellar Japanese actors such as the late Kirin Kiki and Hiroshi Abe.”Even If You Walk” is considered one of Hirokazu Koreeda’s early masterpieces, along with “Nobody Knows,” the youngest winner of the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival, and is a work that announces the beginning of his artistic philosophy, which captures the complex and subtle relationships called “family” with a candid gaze.After its re-release in 2016, it returned to the screen once again on May 21 amidst the audience’s steady love.In particular, ‘Still Walking’, which is evaluated as the essence of director Hirokazu Koreeda’s unique delicApr 22, 2025
MOVIESKristen Stewart, 4 years of engagement… Marries same-sex lover[DA : Hollywood]Hollywood actress Kristen Stewart(35)got married to her same-sex lover, screenwriter Dylan Meyer(37).American entertainment media TMZ reported on the 21st(local time)that Stewart and Meyer held a private wedding ceremony on the 20th at a restaurant in Los Angeles with only close friends in attendance.It is reported that the two recently received a marriage license from Los Angeles County.Stewart and Meyer first met on a movie set in 2013, and began a relationship again in 2019.Stewart later revealed her engagement to Meyer in a radio interview in November 2021, and they officially became a couple after four years of engagement.Kristen Stewart debuted as a child actress in 1999 and rose to stardom in 2008 with her role as Bella Swan in the global hit film series ‘Twilight’.Since then, she has been recognized for her acting skills in ‘Clouds of Sils Maria’ (2014)and ‘Personal Shopper’ (2016), and in 2021, she played Princess Diana in the movie ‘Spencer’.Apr 22, 2025
MOVIESYoo Ah-in, who was caught on drugs, nominated for Best Actor for ‘The Match’As the nominees for each category of the ‘23rd Director’s Cut Awards ‘hosted by the Directors Guild of Korea(DGK)have been revealed, Yoo Ah-in, who had been suspended from activities due to a drug use scandal, has been nominated for the Best Actor Award, drawing attention.On the 22nd, the Directors Guild of Korea revealed the nominees for each category of the’ 23rd Director’s Cut Awards ‘, which will be held at 7:00 PM on May 20.The nominees and winners of the’ Director’s Cut Awards ‘are selected through votes by Korean film directors, and this year’s nominees are for films and drama series directed by full and associate member directors of the Directors Guild of Korea announced between January 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025.Yoo Ah-in, who had been caught on drug use charges and was unable to attend press conferences or engage in any related promotional activities, has drawn attention by being nominated for the Best Actor Award in the film category for ‘Match’.Lee Byung-hun, who starred inApr 22, 2025
MOVIESYoo Ah-in, who is embroiled in a drug controversy, nominated for Best Male ActorThe nominees for each category of the ‘23rd Director’s Cut Awards ‘hosted by DGK(Directors’ Guild of Korea)have been revealed.Actor Yoo Ah-in, who caused a controversy over drugs, has drawn even more attention as he is nominated for the Best Actor award.The ‘23rd Director’s Cut Awards ‘, to be held at 7 PM on Tuesday, May 20, will award films and drama series by DGK regular and associate member directors announced between January 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025.The’ Director’s Cut Awards ‘was first hosted by the’ Young Film Directors ‘Cut’ in 1998, and has developed the tradition of an award ceremony held in a pleasant and informal manner as a DGK -hosted event in 2017, and a series category will be newly established starting in 2022.The ‘Director’s Cut Awards’, which has the unique feature of selecting nominees and winners through votes by Korean film directors, awards the director award, screenplay award, new director award, and vision award(independent film award)to creators.In addition,Apr 22, 2025
MOVIES‘Holy Night’ David, ‘Sabaha’, ‘Pamyeo’, and the Occult Aiming for Box Office HitsLee Da-wit, who gave impressive performances in ‘Svaha: The Sixth Finger’ and ‘The Grave’, is once again aiming for the occult hit with ‘Demon Hunters’.’Demon Hunters’, which will be released on the 30th, is an occult action film about a city thrown into chaos by an evil-worshiping group, and the dark solvers ‘The Sixth Finger’ team Baugh(Ma Dong-seok), Sharon(Seo Hyun), and Kim Gun(Lee Da-wit)with special abilities who punish the evil group.Lee Da-wit, who has stood out in occult genre films, played the role of Go Yo-seph, who helps Pastor Park(Lee Jung-jae)track down corruption in a new religion, infiltrates and spies on the religious group, and gathers various information, showing impressive chemistry with Lee Jung-jae.In ‘Svaha: The Sixth Finger’, director Jang Jae-hyun’s next film, ‘The Grave’, he made a special appearance as a wedding photographer, giving the audience unexpected fun.He became the center of attention with just his surprise appearance, leading to countless speculatApr 22, 2025
MOVIESK-animation ‘The Life of Jesus’, which also captivated American theaters on Easter, earned 64 billion wonThe K -animation ‘The King of Kings’, produced by a domestic production team and with domestic capital, has taken North American theaters by storm and achieved ‘surprise box office success’.During the Easter holiday when audiences are concentrated, it showed ‘momentum’ to maintain the top ranks of the box office, beating out strong Hollywood films.’The Life of Jesus’ is an adaptation of ‘The Life of Our Lord’ written by the great British author Charles Dickens for his children, and is a 3D animation produced by Jang Seong-ho, CEO of domestic VFX(visual special effects)company Mopac Studio, together with cinematographer Kim Woo-hyung.According to Box Office Mojo on the 21st, ‘The Life of Jesus’ recorded $17,273,869(24.6 billion won)in ticket sales over the past weekend(18th-20th), which included Easter(20th), one of the biggest holidays in North America, taking third place at the box office after the new horror film ‘Cinners’ and the entertainment blockbuster ‘Minecraft Movie’ with a huApr 22, 2025
MOVIESMa Dong-seok, box office punch again with ‘Holy Night’ … follows ‘Crime City’Ma Dong-seok, who delivered a ‘10 million box office hit’ for three consecutive years with the ‘Outlaws’ series, is returning to the theater.With his new film ‘The Holy Night: Demon Hunters’, he is aiming for a fourth consecutive box office hit, as well as the birth of a ‘new Ma Dong-seok series’.Ma Dong-seok’s comeback film is the blockbuster film ‘The Holy Night: Demon Hunters’, which will be released on the 30th.Armed with a unique genre that combines the occult and action, the film tells the story of the ‘Holy Night’, a group of dark solvers who fight against groups that worship evil.Ma Dong-seok plays the role of Bau, the leader of the team consisting of exorcist Sharon(Seo Hyun)and multiplayer Kim Gun(Lee David).Ma Dong-seok has set an unprecedented record of having surpassed 10 million viewers with the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th installments of “The Outlaws” released every spring from 2022 to last year, and has surpassed 40 million cumulative viewers with the “The Outlaws” series alone,Apr 21, 2025