MOVIES‘Baeksu Apartment’ production company Ma Dong-seok “‘The Outlaws’ production with the same mindset”The movie ‘Baeksoo Apartment’ is drawing attention by releasing a Q&A interview with producer Ma Dong-seok. The mystery comic chase drama ‘Baeksoo Apartment’, which depicts the story of Baeksoo Mirror, who seeks to implement justice by stirring up the neighborhood, investigating his neighbors to find the source of the noise between floors that echoes through his apartment every 4 a.m., is drawing attention by surprisingly releasing a Q&A with producer Ma Dong-seok. Ma Dong-seok established the production company Big Punch Pictures in 2018 and has been steadily planning and producing. From the ‘The Outlaws’ series to ‘The Wilderness’, ‘Apgujeong’, he has presented diverse and interesting works in terms of genre and theme every time, and is once again presenting joy to audiences with the mystery comic chase drama ‘Baeksoo Apartment’. The Q&A that was released is interesting because it gives a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes of the production of ‘Baeksu Apartment’, as well as Ma Dong-sFeb 27, 2025
MOVIESKang Ha-neul, two leading roles in one month… Aiming for ‘consecutive box office hits’ in spring theatersActor Kang Ha-neul is aiming for a ‘consecutive hit’ by releasing two leading roles in a row. After the romantic comedy ‘30 Days’, which attracted over 2 million viewers in 2023 and succeeded in a long-term box office hit, he is targeting the spring theaters with ‘Streaming’ and ‘Opposition Party’, which are being released back-to-back in two years. Kang Ha-neul will first release his leading role, ‘Streaming’, in theaters on the 21st. ‘Streaming’ is a thriller that depicts the story of the hottest internet broadcaster in Korea chasing a serial killer through a live broadcast, a work that perfectly captures the current social atmosphere where various real-time internet broadcasts are overflowing.Feb 27, 2025
MOVIES‘Baeksu Apartment’ Kyung Soo-jin “Working as a Telemarketer Before Debut, I Received My Part-time Job Wages Directly”[Interview]Actress Kyung Soo-jin has taken on her first lead role in a commercial film in 13 years since her debut. It is through the mystery comedy chase drama ‘Baeksoo Apartment’, which was released on the 26th. ‘Baeksoo Apartment’, which Kyung Soo-jin said she “put her heart into”, depicts the story of Mirror (Kyung Soo-jin), a jobless woman who stirs up troubles in the neighborhood, as she goes on an investigation with her neighbors to find the cause of the noise between floors that echoes through her apartment every 4 a.m. Kyung Soo-jin, who introduced Mirror as “a character who is just like me who cannot stand injustice”, laughed, saying, “I put my ‘real self’ into the movie”. O“It was my first lead role, so it was a lot of pressure”, but”Kyung Soo-jin is the lead roleFeb 27, 2025
MOVIES‘Streaming’ Kang Ha-neul “Being a streamer is harder than being an actor”Kang Ha-neul, who transformed into an internet broadcaster through the movie ‘Streaming’, attracted attention by saying, “Being a streamer is a more difficult job than being an actor”. ‘Streaming’, which will be released on the 21st, is a thriller that unfolds in real time as Woo-sang (Kang Ha-neul), a streamer on a crime channel with the most subscribers, discovers clues to a serial murder case that had not been solved and tracks down the culprit. Kang Ha-neul, who has taken on the leading role, raised expectations by emphasizing the unique format of the work at a production report meeting held at Lotte Cinema Konkuk University Entrance in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul on the 26th. This movie is a real-time, live broadcast that feels like watching an actual live broadcast.Feb 26, 2025
MOVIES‘Streaming’ Kang Ha-neul “A completely different script… Focusing on the format rather than the character”Actor Kang Ha-neul introduced the unique format of the movie ‘Streaming’, which is conducted in ‘Real Time’. ‘Streaming’, which will be released on the 21st, is a thriller that unfolds in real time as Woo-sang (Kang Ha-neul), a streamer on a crime channel with the most subscribers, discovers clues to a serial murder case that had not been solved and tracks down the culprit. Kang Ha-neul, who is taking on the leading role, emphasized the unique format of the work and raised expectations at a production report meeting held at Lotte Cinema Konkuk University Entrance in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul on the 26th. This movie is a one-take film that brings the story to life and unfolds in ‘Real Time’, as if watching an actual live broadcast.Feb 26, 2025
MOVIESMujinseong and Lee Junho become ‘fated rivals’Actor Moo Jin-seong will be appearing in the new tvN drama ‘Typhoon Company’. Following ‘Typhoon Company’, he will be revealing a new side of himself. ‘Typhoon Company’, starring Lee Jun-ho, depicts the story of a young CEO who tries to protect the small business ‘Typhoon Company’, left by his father, during the IMF bankruptcy crisis in 1997, as well as the struggles of his family and employees. In addition to Lee Jun-ho, the powerful cast lineup including Kim Min-ha and Sung Dong-il is already exciting viewers. In the drama, Moo Jin-seong plays the role of Pyo Sang-jun, the director of the container shipping company ‘Pyosangseon’. Pyo Hyo-jun, the son of Pyo Bak-ho, the CEO of ‘Pyo Sang-seon’, is expected to show off his strong performance as a fated rival with Kang Tae-poong (played by Lee Jun-ho), who leads the small business ‘Typhoon Company’, as they clash over every little thing. Moo Jin-seong, who has thrown down the gauntlet in a period drama set during the IMF era, is appearinFeb 26, 2025
MOVIESDirector Park Chan-wook and writer Noh Hee-kyung… Expectations for Cha Seung-won, who joined hands with ‘masters’Actor Cha Seung-won is returning with director Park Chan-wook and writer Noh Hee-kyung. As director Park and writer Noh are creators who are considered the ‘masters’ of the film and drama industries, respectively, expectations are high both inside and outside the industry for the synergy that Cha Seung-won will show with them. Having shown polar opposite charms through the entertainment show ‘Three Meals a Day Light’, which was loved for its unique friendly charm last year, and the film ‘War, Ran’, in which he played a mean king, he is expected to show off his eight-color charm once again. This year, Cha Seung-won will present the film ‘Inevitable’ with ‘world-renowned director’ Park Chan-wook. Cha Seung-won will be returning to the screen for the first time in four years since ‘Sinkhole’ in 2021.Feb 26, 2025
MOVIESBlackpink Lisa, ‘Academy Awards’ congratulatory stage… first K-pop singerThe ‘97th Academy Awards’, which will be broadcast exclusively live on OCN on Monday, March 3rd (7 PM on the 2nd, local time in the US), has announced its congratulatory stage lineup. Expectations and excitement are rising as BLACKPINK‘s Lisa will be the first K-pop singer to perform on the Academy congratulatory stage. OCN has revealed key points to watch ahead of the 97th Academy Awards. ● Is this the lineup of presenters? A super special list of presenters and a full lineup of Hollywood’s top stars The list of presenters has been revealed ahead of the 97th Academy Awards, which will be held on March 3rd. The 96th Academy Awards winners Cillian Murphy (Best Actor), Emma Stone (Best Actress), Robert Downey Jr. (Best Supporting Actor), and Davaine Joy Randolph (Best Supporting Actress), as well as previous Academy Award winners Halle Berry, Penelope Cruz, and Whoopi Goldberg, as well as child actors Elle Fanning, Scarlett Johansson, John Lithgow, Amy Poehler, and June Squibb, and SNL wFeb 25, 2025
MOVIES“Lee Chan-won Magic” Concert Live Movie Ticket Sales Rank 1stSinger Lee Chan-won has also taken over the theaters. According to the integrated computer network of the Korean Film Council on the 25th, the movie ‘Lee Chan-won Concert Hymn: Dear My Chance’, which contains the live footage of Lee Chan-won‘s first concert, recorded the highest advance ticket sales rate among Korean movies released around the same time as of the 24th. This is the highest advance ticket sales among Korean movies released on the same day. ‘Lee Chan-won Concert Hymn: Dear My Chance’, which will be released at CGV nationwide on the 26th, is the first concert film that honestly tells the passionate stage and life story of singer Lee Chan-won, who has captured the public’s heart with his overflowing energy and emotional voice.Feb 25, 2025
MOVIESFollowing Weki Meki‘s Kim Do-yeon, Choi Yoo-jung and Ma Dong-seok join hands to make their screen debutsThe members of Weki Meki are expanding their scope of activities by making successive screen debuts after the regrettable end of the group‘s activities in August last year. Following Kim Do-yeon, who starred in ‘Ameba Girls and School Ghost Stories: School Anniversary’ last year, Choi Yoo-jung will also be releasing her first film ‘Baeksoo Apartment’ in theaters on the 26th. ‘Baeksoo Apartment’, which is drawing attention as Choi Yoo-jung’s screen debut, is a mystery comedy tracking drama that depicts the events that unfold as neighborhood unemployed Mirror (Kyung Soo-jin) investigates her neighbors to find the cause of the noise between floors that echoes through her apartment every 4 a.m. It is a work that attracts attention with its familiar yet unique story that unfolds in an everyday space called an apartment.Feb 25, 2025
MOVIESMegabox, Taeyeon Concert Theater Exclusive Live BroadcastTaeyeon‘s solo debut 10th anniversary concert will be broadcast live exclusively in Korea on the Megabox screen. Megabox (CEO Hong Jung-in, Nam Yong-seok) will broadcast the 8th performance of ‘TAEYEON CONCERT - The TENSE’, which will be held at the Olympic Park KSPO DOME from March 7th to 9th, live viewing. Tickets can be purchased starting at 2 PM on the 25th (Tuesday) on the Megabox homepage and mobile app. This concert, which is being held to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Girls’ Generation Taeyeon‘s solo debut, will begin with the Seoul performance and tour across Asia until June. The Seoul performance, which was held during the week of Taeyeon’s birthday (March 9th), proved its unrivaled ticket power by selling out all tickets three times through fan club pre-sale alone. The live viewing of the performance on the 8th will also be held in overseas regions such as Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, and Hong Kong. The live viewing of ‘Taeyeon Concert - The Tens’, which Megabox will excluFeb 25, 2025
MOVIESThe Academy Museum of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Bong Joon-ho Director Exhibition [Entertainment News HOT]The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in the United States is opening a long-term exhibition that highlights the filmmaking process of director Bong Joon-ho. On the 24th (Korean time), the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures announced that it will hold the exhibition ‘Director‘s Inspiration: Bong Joon-ho’ from the 23rd of next month to January 10, 2027. The exhibition will feature over 100 items including director Bong’s archive materials, personal collections, storyboards, movie posters, concept drawings, models, props, and set photos that have never been revealed before. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is the largest film museum in the United States, opened in Los Angeles in 2021 by the Academy Foundation, which hosts the Academy Awards.Feb 24, 2025
MOVIES‘Bob Dylan Transformation’ Timothée Chalamet Wins Youngest Best Actor at SAGHollywood actor Timothée Chalamet has become a hot topic by winning the Best Actor Award at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) for his role in the film ‘Completely Unknown’. The film ‘Completely Unknown’ (Import/Distribution: Walt Disney Company Korea | Director: James Mangold | Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, Boyd Holbrook, Dan Fogler, Norbert Leo Butz, Scoot McNairy, etc.) is a musical film that depicts the youth of artist Bob Dylan, who changed the history of popular music with his unconventional challenges at the center of a cultural upheaval where he confronted the world with music. Timothée Chalamet, who became a hot topic by being nominated for Best Actor at the Golden Globe Awards and the Academy Awards for his role as the main character Bob Dylan, has won the Best Actor Award at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG), giving him the green light to present at the Academy Awards. Timothée Chalamet won the award after competing withFeb 24, 2025
MOVIES‘Baeksu Apartment’ Kyung Soo-jin “Producer Ma Dong-seok, always a great senior I respect”Actress Kyung Soo-jin expressed her affection for Ma Dong-seok, who participated as a producer in the film ‘Baeksoo Apartment’, which stars her. ‘Baeksoo Apartment’, which will be released on the 26th, is a mystery comedy chase drama that depicts what happens when Baeksoo Mirror (Kyung Soo-jin), who seeks justice by stirring up the neighborhood, investigates her neighbors to find out the cause of the noise between floors that echoes through her apartment every 4 a.m. Starring Kyung Soo-jin, Kim Joo-ryeong, Go Kyu-pil, Lee Ji-hoon, and Choi Yoo-jung, it is director Iru Da‘s directorial debut. At a press conference held at Megabox COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 24th, Kyung Soo-jin said about working with producer Ma Dong-seok, “This work is about Ma Dong-seok.Feb 24, 2025
MOVIES‘Baeksu Apartment’ Choi Yoo-jung “Thank you for your screen debut… Acting out swear words wasn‘t difficult”Choi Yoo-jung, formerly of girl group Weki Meki, shared her thoughts on her screen debut in the movie ‘Baeksoo Apartment’. ‘Baeksoo Apartment’, which will be released on the 26th, is a mystery comedy chase drama that depicts what happens when Mirror (Kyung Soo-jin), a jobless woman who seeks justice by stirring up the neighborhood, investigates her neighbors to find out the source of the noise that echoes through her apartment every 4 a.m. Kyung Soo-jin, Kim Joo-ryeong, Go Kyu-pil, Lee Ji-hoon, and Choi Yoo-jung star, and it is director Iru Da‘s directorial debut. Choi Yoo-jung, who made her screen debut through this movie, said at a press conference held at Megabox COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 24th, “I filmed a movie.Feb 24, 2025
MOVIESRyu Jun-yeol X Shin Hyun-bin X Director Yeon Sang-ho ‘Revelation’, Released on March 21stNetflix has confirmed the release date for director Yeon Sang-ho‘s film ‘Revelation’. The Netflix film ‘Revelation’ tells the story of a pastor who believes that punishing the culprit of a missing person’s case is a revelation from God, and a detective in charge of missing person‘s cases who is plagued by visions of his dead younger sibling, as they each pursue their own beliefs. Director Yeon Sang-ho and writer Choi Kyu-seok, who have always presented new stories while raising sharp topics about human instinct, have collaborated on the movie ‘Revelation’, which attracted attention with the participation of master director Alfonso Cuaron, who directed ‘Rome’ and ‘Gravity’, as an executive producer. The main poster of ‘Revelation’ features Ryu Jun-yeol as ‘Seong Min-chan’, a pastor who witnessed God’s revelation, Shin Hyun-bin as ‘Lee Yeon-hee’, a detective who is haunted by the hallucination of her dead younger sibling, and Shin Min-jae as ‘Kwon Yang-rae’, an ex-convict suspected of beFeb 24, 2025
MOVIES“Modern Reinterpretation”… Disney‘s ‘Snow White’ Confirmed for Release on March 19Disney‘s first fantasy musical film of the year, ‘Snow White’, has confirmed its release on March 19. ‘Snow White’ is a live-action version of ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’, Disney’s first feature-length animation released in 1937 and the world‘s first full-color theatrical animation. It depicts a magical story of Snow White fighting back with good heart and courage to reclaim her kingdom that was taken away by the evil queen. According to Disney, ‘Snow White’ does not stop at recreating the original fairy tale, but reinterprets it with a modern sensibility by adding a new narrative suitable for the times. The image of a princess being led by fate in the existing storyFeb 24, 2025
MOVIESHa Jung-woo‘s third directorial film, ‘Lobby’, to be released on April 2ndActor Ha Jung-woo‘s third directorial work, ‘Lobby’, has confirmed its release on April 2nd and released its official trailer. ‘Lobby’ is about startup CEO Chang-wook (Ha Jung-woo), who only knows research, starting his first lobby golf in his life to win a 4 trillion won national project. The film is highly anticipated as Ha Jung-woo’s third directorial work following ‘Roller Coaster’ and ‘Heo Sam-gwan’. The released trailer features the hottest actors of the moment with outstanding acting skills, raising expectations for the ensemble on screen. Ha Jung-woo, Kim Eui-sung, Kang Hae-rim, Lee Dong-hwi, Park Byung-eun, Kang Mal-geum, Choi Si-won, Cha Joo-young, Park Hae-soo, and Kwak Sun-young.Feb 24, 2025
MOVIESHa Jung-woo “Let‘s Fight Even If It’s Dirty”… ‘Lobby’ Opens on April 2ndThe movie ‘Lobby’ has confirmed its release date on April 2nd and has released an official trailer, drawing attention. The movie ‘Lobby’ is the story of startup CEO Chang-wook (Ha Jung-woo), who knows nothing but research, as he starts his first lobby golf in his life to win a 4 trillion won national project. The movie ‘Lobby’, which will frankly show the world of lobby golf that we have only heard of through rumors, has confirmed its release date on April 2nd (Wed) and has released an official trailer. The released trailer brings together the hottest actors of today with outstanding acting skills, raising expectations for the ensemble on the screen. Ha Jung-woo, Kim Eui-sung, Kang Hae-rim, Lee Dong-hwi, Park Byung-eun, Kang Mal-geum, Choi Si-won, Cha Joo-young, Park Hae-soo, and Kwak Sun-young, the actors who are active on the screen and in various content, live and breathe unique characters in ‘Lobby’, raising expectations for the movie. The movie ‘Lobby’ is about Chang-wook (Ha JungFeb 24, 2025
MOVIESLee Byung-hun vs. Cho Hoon-hyun… Amazing Synchronization Stills Revealed (Showdown)The movie ‘Match’ has been receiving a hot response day after day with the release of the official poster and trailer, and the release of a still cut showing the high synchronization between Lee Byung-hun in the movie and the real-life figure Cho Hoon-hyun has raised expectations. The movie ‘Match’ is the story of South Korea‘s greatest Go legend Cho Hoon-hyun (Lee Byung-hun) who, after losing a match against his student, challenges for the top once again with his innate competitive spirit. A comparison photo of Lee Byung-hun, who plays Cho Hoon-hyun in the movie ‘Match’, and the real-life figure Cho Hoon-hyun has been released. In the still cuts released this time, Lee Byung-hun not only shows his appearance, but also meticulously expresses the tense moments felt at the actual match between Cho Hoon-hyun and the player. From his careful consideration of each move to his unique behavior of using his competitive spirit to overpower his opponent, his perfect performance raises expectatioFeb 24, 2025