‘Mission Impossible 8’ Tom Cruise, 12th visit to Korea confirmed on May 8th

Hollywood star Tom Cruise is visiting Korea again.Tom Cruise has confirmed his 12th visit to Korea with the 8th installment of the spy action blockbuster masterpiece ‘Mission Impossible’ series, ‘Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning’.According to Lotte Entertainment on the 14th, Tom Cruise has confirmed his visit to Korea and will have a special time in Korea through an official schedule on May 8th.Tom Cruise’s special relationship with Korea began with ‘Interview with the Vampire’ in 1994 and continued with ‘Mission Impossible 2’ (2000), ‘Vanilla Sky’ (2001), ‘Valkyrie’ (2009), ‘Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol’ (2011), ‘Jack Reacher’ (2013), ‘Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation’ (2015), ‘Jack Reacher: Never Go Back’ (2016), ‘Mission Impossible: Fallout’ (2018), ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ (2022), and ‘Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning’ (2023).With his visit to Korea confirmed this year, he will be visiting Korea for the 12th time, breaking his own record for the most visits to Korea by a Holl

Yoo Hae-jin and Lee Je-hoon’s ‘Soju War’ to be released on June 3rd…Opens the summer theater market

The film ‘Soju Wars’ starring Yoo Hae-jin and Lee Je-hoon has confirmed its release date for June 3, kicking off the summer theater season.’Soju Wars’ depicts the story of Jong IMF rok, a financial director whose soju company is his life, and In-beom, an employee of a global investment company who only pursues profit, who face off against each other for the fate of South Korea’s national soju during the 1997 IMF foreign exchange crisis.The first poster released features national treasure actors Yoo Hae-jin and Lee Je-hoon, as well as soju, another main character in ‘Soju Wars’.In 1997, when foreign capital began to flow into South Korea due to the IMF, Gukbo Soju, which had conquered the nation with its unique taste, is on the verge of bankruptcy.Choi In-beom(Lee Je-hoon), a Korean employee of a global investment company who had been keeping an eye on this timing, approaches the company with the aim of selling Gukbo Soju, and Pyo Jong-rok(Yoo Hae-jin), a financial director who has dedi

‘Impeachment and Early Election’ Atmosphere Enters Theaters…Related Documentaries Flood

With President Yoon Seok-yeol impeached on the 4th by a unanimous vote of eight Constitutional Court justices, movies riding on the ‘impeachment atmosphere’ are hitting theaters one after another.As the early presidential election is taking shape following the impeachment of the president, attention is focused on how these movies will be received.The most eye-catching work is the documentary film ‘Adult Kim Jang-ha’, which has confirmed its re-release in April.It is a documentary about the life of Kim Jang-ha, a herbalist who ran a herbal medicine shop in Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do for 60 years and lived his entire life giving scholarships to underprivileged students.It was produced as a two-part special documentary by MBC Gyeongnam in 2022, winning the Baeksang Arts Awards TV category’s Best Cultural Work Award, the first among local terrestrial content, and was also released as a movie that year.The reason this documentary, which is far from politics, is being reexamined is because it w

Movie ‘Lobby’ opens overseas starting in Vietnam[Entertainment News HOT]

The movie ‘Lobby’ (directed by Ha Jung-woo)will be released overseas as well.According to the distributor Showbox, it will be released sequentially in Vietnam on the 18th, Australia and New Zealand on the 24th, Mongolia and Japan on July 26th, and Southeast Asian regions such as Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Indonesia.The movie has sold air rights worldwide.FilmSabaljip, which is in charge of overseas sales, said, “Director Ha Jung-woo’s unique witty lines and taste for words, and the ping-pong-like tiki-taka of the star actors who perfectly portrayed them, may be the basis of its overseas popularity,” and “We are very happy that audiences from various countries can laugh and enjoy this movie together.”

Hyunyoung, screen comeback… Appearance in ‘One Day Another’ [Official]

Actress Hyun Young’s screen comeback on April 17th has been confirmed, drawing attention.The movie “One Day Again” (Director Park Yong-gi), which became a hot topic due to the meeting between Hyun Young and Kim Ji-wan, confirmed its release on April 17th and held a VIP preview at CGV Yongsan on the 8th.The movie “One Day Again” is a touching story about a family that falls apart when the head of a family who has been living diligently is scammed by his best friend and suddenly finds himself in debt, enduring each day with difficulty and trying to get back on his feet with hope.Actor and director of Yeondan Theater Company Park Yong-gi wrote the screenplay and directed the film, saying, “I wanted to show people who commit fraud that there are victims like this and that a person is ruined and a family is ruined.” He explained the planning and purpose of the film.Director Park said, “You will realize that actress Hyun-young can act like this? What kind of face does she have? When you watc

“60-year-old actress breaks the limit” … ‘Breakthrough’ Lee Hye-young and ‘Substance’ Demi Moore parallel theory

If Hollywood has Demi Moore, Chungmuro has Lee Hye-young.As Demi Moore, a ‘Hollywood star born in 1962’, is enjoying her second heyday after her drastic transformation in the movie ‘Substance’, the global film industry is paying keen attention to ‘same-age Chungmuro star’ Lee Hye-young, who is foreshadowing a drastic transformation in acting that makes you forget her age in ‘Breakthrough’, which opens on the 30th.O Unprecedented 60-something female lead, ‘unprecedented character’ Lee Hye-young plays the legendary killer Jo-gak, who has been eliminating humans like cockroaches without emotion for 40 years in the movie ‘Breakthrough’, based on the novel of the same name by Goo Byung-mo.She is called ‘Godmother’ and is revered as a living legend, but on the other hand, she is treated as a bygone eradication.Jo-gak is a female killer character in her 60s that has never been seen before in Korea or Hollywood, and it is also unusual for a female actress in her 60s to be the top lead in a com

‘Mission Impossible 8’ Tom Cruise, Cannes Filming, Coming to Korea

Hollywood’s top star Tom Cruise is targeting the global box office in May with “Mission: Impossible - Final Reckoning.” This film is especially anticipated to be the best in the series, as it has been invited to the competition section of the Cannes International Film Festival, which is considered the world’s most prestigious international film festival.According to Paramount Pictures, “Mission: Impossible - Final Reckoning,” scheduled to be released in May, has been selected as an official invitation to the 78th Cannes International Film Festival, which will be held in Cannes, France on May 13, and will be screened for the first time at a world premiere event during the film festival.”Mission: Impossible - Final Reckoning” is the eighth film in the “Mission: Impossible” series, which began in 1996, and is considered a blockbuster franchise and the bible of spy action films.This is the first time that this series has been invited to one of the world’s top three film festivals(Cannes, V

‘Humiliation of Korean Film’ Failed to Enter Cannes Film Festival Competition and Non-Competition for the First Time in 12 Years

From dramas to music, the status of K -content is rising day by day, but Korean films, which led the global boom of K-content led by ‘Parasite’, seem to be facing a crisis.After failing to advance to the Cannes International Film Festival’s competition section for two years in a row, this year Korean films suffered the humiliation of not being able to advance even a single film to the non-competition section.On the afternoon of the 10th(Korean time), the Cannes International Film Festival announced the films to be screened at the 78th festival to be held in Cannes, France from May 13th to 24th, and not a single Korean film was called for the competition section, which is eligible for the Palme d ‘Or, or even the non-competition section.It is the first time since 2013 that a Korean feature-length film has not been invited to either the competition or the non-competition section.In 2013, the 13-minute short film’ Safe ‘directed by Moon Byung-gon was the only one invited to the short film

Ma Dong-seok X Seo Hyun X David, Special Team Chemistry Preview… Stills Released(Holy Night)

The movie ‘Holy Night: Demon Hunters’ has released a ‘Holy Chemistry’ still showing off the thrilling synergy of Ma Dong-seok, Seo Hyun, and David Lee, drawing attention. In a city thrown into chaos by a group that worships evil, the dark problem solvers ‘Holy Night’ team Bau(Ma Dong-seok), Sharon(Seo Hyun), and Kim Gun(David Lee) with special abilities take down the evil group. The occult action film ‘Holy Night: Demon Hunters’ has released a ‘Holy Chemistry’ still showing off the fantastic teamwork of Ma Dong-seok, Seo Hyun, and David Lee. The revealed stills give a glimpse into the intense combination of characters with different personalities and charms, further increasing the anticipation. The sight of the devil worshippers wearing black robes and giving off a mysterious atmosphere and the ‘Holy Night’ team arriving at the scene to solve the case foreshadows tense tension and sharp confrontation. The appearance of ‘Bau’, who was given special powers in the steel, ‘Sharon’ who figh

Park Han-byul, ‘Karma’ appearance… Screen return after 6 years[Official]

Actress Park Han-byul is returning to the screen after 6 years. Park Han-byul has been cast as ‘Yang PD’ in the movie ‘Karma’(directed by Han Jong-hoon, produced by DMP STUDIO, Bitgeum Pictures). As this is her first comeback in a long time, there is a lot of anticipation for Park Han-byul’s new acting transformation. ‘Karma’ is a story about past evil deeds coming back as fatal karma and ruining lives. It is a work that contains a heavy message while sharply highlighting the problems of serious crime trials and sentences. Along with Park Han-byul, talented actors such as Park Ho-san, Park Si-hoo, Jung In-ki, and Jang Hyuk-jin will appear together, adding to the tension and immersion of the play. Attention is focused on how the acting ensemble will unfold with just their combination. In the play, Park Han-byul(as Yang PD) is a documentary program producer who records the lives of crime victims, and is a complex character who is conflicted between pursuing the truth and provocative cont

The Bible of Spy Action… ‘Mission Impossible 8’ to Dominate Theaters in May

A masterpiece of spy action blockbusters, Tom Cruise’s representative work, the 8th installment of the ‘Mission Impossible’ series, ‘Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning’, is out to captivate theaters in May with irreplaceable action and attractions. ‘Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning’, which will be released in May, is an action blockbuster about Ethan Hunt(Tom Cruise) and IMF team, who are driven into a desperate crisis that threatens all of humanity, risking their lives and jumping into a single mission where all choices lead to success. Immediately after the release of the second poster and trailer for ‘Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning’, attention is focused on the irreplaceable meaning of the ‘Mission Impossible’ series. The ‘Mission Impossible’ series, which caused a sensation in the global film industry when it was released in 1996, has established itself as a franchise blockbuster representing Hollywood with Tom Cruise’s action that renews limits, a worldview that becomes m

Capturing both movie fans and novel fans… Collaboration with ‘Breakthrough’ bookstores

Even before its release, the movie “Breakthrough” has been receiving global attention with invitations to world-class film festivals, and is catching the attention of movie fans and novel fans alike through various collaborations with Wisdom House, which published the original novel. “Breakthrough”, which will be released on the 30th, depicts an intense confrontation between Jo-gak(Lee Hye-young), a legendary killer who has been active for 40 years in an organization that deals with cockroach-like humans, and Tu-woo(Kim Sung-chul), a mysterious killer who has chased her her whole life. The original novel “Breakthrough” is the masterpiece of author Koo Byung-mo, who wrote “Wizard Bakery” and “Gills”, and since its first publication in 2013, it has received favorable reviews for its solid narrative and intense characters, such as “the most unconventional protagonist in Korean literature” and “a work that absolutely must be made into a movie.” It was also selected as one of the New York T

Kang Ha-neul, Kim Young-kwang, Cha Eun-woo, Kang Young-seok, and Han Sun-hwa unite in ‘First Ride’

Actors Kang Ha-neul, Kim Young-kwang, Cha Eun-woo, Kang Young-seok, and Han Sun-hwa have confirmed their appearances in the film ‘First Ride’(tentative title). ‘First Ride’(tentative title), which began filming on the 21st of last month, is a comedy that depicts unpredictable events that occur when friends who have been together since childhood go on their first dream overseas trip, and is directed by Nam Dae-jung who directed ‘30 Days’. In the film, Kang Ha-neul plays the role of Tae-jeong, an elite who is perfect in everything except his appearance, grades, and family background, and his perfectionist personality. He will show off his close chemistry with Kim Young-kwang, Cha Eun-woo, and Kang Young-seok. Kim Young-kwang will add energy to the film by playing the role of Do-jin, who dreams of becoming a basketball player who runs around the court brilliantly but finds a new goal through Yeon-min(Cha Eun-woo). Next, Cha Eun-woo will meet the audience with his first attempt at a comedy

Kang Ha-neul → Cha Eun-woo become besties… ‘First Ride’ lineup revealed

The movie ‘First Ride’(tentative title) has caught attention by revealing a casting lineup of 5 people who feel cheerful energy just by looking at them, including Kang Ha-neul, Kim Young-kwang, Cha Eun-woo, Kang Young-seok, and Han Sun-hwa. The movie ‘First Ride’(tentative title) is a comedy that depicts unpredictable events that occur when friends who have been together since childhood go on their first dreamed trip abroad. First, Kang Ha-neul will work with director Nam Dae-jung once again, following the movie ‘30 Days’. He will play the role of ‘Tae-jeong’, an elite who is perfect in everything except his appearance, grades, and family background, and his perfectionist personality, and will show off close chemistry with Kim Young-kwang, Cha Eun-woo, and Kang Young-seok. From the movie ‘Twenty’ to ‘Midnight Runners’, the drama ‘When the Camellia Blooms’, and the series ‘Squid Game Season 2’, attention is focused on his signature acting that has been loved for his serious yet cheerful

“Shin Min-a’s struggles are intense” … Acting harmony that led to global acclaim for ‘Bad Romance’

The Netflix series ‘Affairs of Evil’ has settled in the upper ranks of the global charts along with rave reviews. Netflix, which filled living rooms with tears with ‘Deceived You’, has returned with its ‘specialty’ thriller and once again proved itself to be a ‘genre powerhouse’. According to Netflix on the 8th, ‘Affairs of Evil’, which was released on the 4th, recorded 19.3 million hours of cumulative viewing(3.6 million views) in its first week(March 31st - April 6th), ranking 5th in the weekly viewing rankings of non-English TV shows. It showed the power of K -content by rising to the top 5 along with ‘Deceived You’(1st) and ‘Weak Hero Class 1’(4th), which were previously released. While its performance on the global charts is noticeable, qualitative evaluations are more prominent than quantitative figures. This work, which maximizes the genre’s fun by unfolding the story of six characters entangled in evil relationships, is receiving consistent rave reviews. Time in the US commente

‘Evil Romance’ Shin Min-a “Never Been Offered a Villain Role, Longing for Various Genres”[Interview]

Park Hae-soo and Shin Min-a are entangled in a ‘terrible fate’. This is through the Netflix original series ‘Affairs of a Fate’, which has been gaining global popularity and receiving praise as the “thriller of the year” since its release on the 4th. In ‘Affairs of a Fate’, which depicts the story of six characters entangled in a feud that they cannot escape from even if they want to, the two actors played the roles of a witness to a hit-and-run accident and a surgeon living with trauma, respectively. The two characters, who seem completely unrelated in the drama, end up cursing each other due to their terrible fate, but the two actors actually showed their delightful solidarity on set, saying they were “amazed” by each other’s acting. O “A thriller that’s not a romantic comedy? Thirsty for various genres” Shin Min-a, the ‘romantic comedy queen’ who has mainly been active in the romance genre, showed a new, dry and lifeless side by playing a character suffering from trauma in this dram

‘Bad Romance’ Park Hae-soo “Swearing is the result of practice… I’m a man like Yang Gwan-sik”[Interview]

Park Hae-soo and Shin Min-a are entangled in a ‘terrible evil relationship’. This is through the Netflix original series ‘Evil Relations’, which has been gaining global popularity and receiving praise as the “thriller of the year” since its release on the 4th. In ‘Evil Relations’, which depicts the story of six characters entangled in an evil relationship that they cannot escape even if they want to, the two actors played the roles of a witness to a hit-and-run accident and a surgeon living with trauma, respectively. In the drama, the two characters who seem completely unrelated end up cursing each other due to their terrible relationship, but the two actors actually showed their delightful solidarity on set, saying they were “amazed” by each other’s acting. O “The harsh swearing is the result of practice!” Park Hae-soo, who appears as a clumsy character at first, but is an “all-time villain” who makes more vicious choices and acts than any other character, said, “The character is so e

‘Blue’ Lee Soo-hyuk, Cover Star on Rising: “There’s Always Been a Movie in My Life”[Photoshoot]

Actor Lee Soo-hyuk graced the exclusive cover of ‘Cine21’. The two covers and pictorial for the 1501st issue of the film magazine ‘Cine21’, in which Lee Soo-hyuk took photos as the main character of the film ‘Blue’, have been released. This is not the first time that Lee Soo-hyuk and ‘Cine21’ have met. Lee Soo-hyuk, who was interviewed as a rising star selected by Cine21 in 2009, showed a meaningful change by being crowned cover star in 2025, 16 years later. In the photo, Lee Soo-hyuk perfectly pulls off a variety of outfits, from an ivory-colored suit to a black set-up, and captures attention with his intense, deep gaze and natural poses. In the accompanying interview, when asked about the moment when he dreamed of becoming an actor, Lee Soo-hyuk answered, “I remember the memories of the theaters and video rental stores I went to since I was young. Looking back, there has never been a time in my life when there was no movie. I wanted to be a part of a movie.” Regarding his first impre

‘Rollco’ Doctor Reappears?… ‘Lobby’ Eom Ha-neul and Lee Ji-hoon, Scene Stealers

In the movie ‘Lobby’ directed by Ha Jung-woo, Uhm Ha-neul and Lee Ji-hoon are acting as scene stealers and adding strength to word of mouth. ‘Lobby’ is the story of Chang-wook(Ha Jung-woo), the CEO of a startup called Yoon Interactive who only knows research, starting his first lobby golf in his life to win a 4 trillion won national project. Uhm Ha-neul plays the role of Ho-sik, Chang-wook’s cousin and a hidden key talent at Yoon Interactive. He is a character who gives strength to Chang-wook’s lobbying by coming up with novel ideas in unexpected situations, and he is counted as the character who is most often thought of after the movie ends due to his cheerful tiki-taka with Chang-wook. Equipped with fresh looks and acting, Um Ha-neul is an all-round filmmaker who has demonstrated his genius in directing, winning the JAIHO Award at the 20th Osaka Asian Film Festival in 2025 and the Korean Competition Feature Film Award at the Jecheon International Music & Film Festival. His future pat

Will Ma Dong-seok of ‘Holy Night: Demon Hunters’ dominate the spring theaters for the 4th consecutive year?

Every spring, Ma Dong-seok, who has swept the screens and energized the theaters, is going on a spring box office hunt this year as well. It is through the movie ‘The Holy Night: Demon Hunters’. ‘The Holy Night: 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 Holy Night’ Team Bau(Ma Dong-seok), Sharon(Seo Hyun), and Kim Gun(Lee David), who possess special abilities, punish the evil group. Ma Dong-seok has achieved triple 10 million viewers with ‘The Outlaws 2’(12.69 million viewers) in May 2022, ‘The Outlaws 3’(10.69 million viewers) in May 2023, and ‘The Outlaws 4’(11.5 million viewers) in April 2024, exploding with strong box office potential every spring. He is a true representative actor of South Korea who set the first record of 6 movies that have sold 10 million tickets, and 3 of them were achieved in the spring theaters. He was in the spotlight for breathing new lif