‘Misaeng’ 10th Anniversary Special Screening… Lee Sung-min, Im Si-wan, etc. Reunite [Official]

tvN drama ‘Misaeng’ (written by Jung Yoon-jung and directed by Kim Won-seok) will be screened specially at CGV to celebrate its 10th anniversary. According to Studio Dragon, the drama ‘Misaeng’ is a dramatization of the webtoon of the same name by writer Yoon Tae-ho. It tells the story of the main character Jang Geu-rae (played by Im Si-wan), for whom baduk was his whole life, being thrown into the harsh reality after failing to become a professional player. At the time of its broadcast, it densely portrayed life and company life from the perspective of Jang Geu-rae, a freshman in society, and recorded an average viewership rating of 8.4% and a peak of 10.3% in the final episode, contributing to the transformation of tvN, which had been a cable channel, into a comprehensive entertainment channel. In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the broadcast of ‘Misaeng’, Studio Dragon and CGV will release the 13th episode, which is considered a legendary episode out of the 20 episodes of ‘Mi

Park Jung Min♥Blackpink Jisoo, a couple in military boots and bear shoes (Newtopia)

Coupang Play series ‘Newtopia’ has confirmed its release date on Friday, February 7th next year and has released its first press stills. ‘Newtopia’ is the story of soldier Jae-yoon and bear-skinned Yeong-ju running towards each other through downtown Seoul that has been attacked by zombies. The released press stills foreshadow a dynamic story, capturing the happy times of late-blooming soldier ‘Jae-yoon (Park Jung-min)’ and his rubber shoe girlfriend ‘Yeong-ju (Ji-soo)’, to a world in turmoil due to a zombie attack. Jae-yoon is facing a tense situation covered in zombies in a high-rise tower in downtown Seoul where his unit is located, raising expectations for the dynamic action that will unfold in the future. Yeong-ju, who is wandering the middle of the streets of Gangnam, has a surprised expression as if she is in great danger, making one curious about the attack of the zombie horde that will come upon her. Here, the young and powerful synergy created by the unique characters active

‘Resurrection’ Director Gu Su-hwan, Lee Tae-seok Leadership School 4th Class Completed

Director Koo Soo-hwan of the movie ‘Resurrection’ shared his thoughts after completing the 4th Itaeseok Leadership School. The last class of the 4th Itaeseok Leadership School, which completed on the 7th, was taught by Father Kim Ha-jong, the director of ‘Anna‘s House’, which has been providing free meals to the homeless in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province for 26 years. Father Kim’s real name is Vincezzo Bordeaux, an Italian, but he changed his name to Kim Ha-jong after becoming a naturalized Korean citizen. Father Kim told the students about his experiences. Father Kim, who said that volunteer work is a magician that makes life happy and that he even pledged to donate his body and organs, made them think about life and happiness for two hours. 17 students graduated from the 4th Itaeseok Leadership School. Including those who graduated from the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd classes, the number exceeds 100. Now, even local school education support offices are recommending students, and the school is rec

Kim Da-hyun, ‘Apartment’ Reconstruction Executed… Showcase Opens on the 18th

Singer Kim Da-hyun will be reinterpreting ‘Apartment’ in her own style. ‘Apartment’, a popular song that spans generations, was released by Yoon Soo-il in 1983 and became an instant hit. Kim Da-hyun will approach the song with a new style beyond the mood of the original song and release a new song on December 18. It will be released in Korean and English versions, and Kim Da-hyun plans to take her first steps toward K-pop popularity in the overseas music market as well as in Korea. Regarding this project, a music insider expressed interest, saying, “It will not be remodeling, but 100% reconstruction,” and expecting that Kim Da-hyun will showcase her own unique music, judging by the plan to release an English version as well. Kim Da-hyun has previously showcased her outstanding singing ability as a traditional Korean trot singer through her 1st and 2nd regular albums. While performing various broadcast activities and showing a perfect stage by singing various genres of songs that cover

Song Joong-ki leaves Korea, rough and shaggy face… ‘Bogota’ main trailer released

Song Joong-ki left Korea, a rough and shabby face... The main trailer for ‘Bogota’ has been released. The main trailer for the movie ‘Bogota: Land of Last Chance’ has been released. ‘Bogota: Land of Last Chance’ is a movie that depicts the story that unfolds as Gook-hee (Song Joong-ki), who heads to Bogota, Colombia, on the other side of the globe with new hope right after the IMF, gets entangled with Soo-young (Lee Hee-joon) and Byeong-jang Park (Kwon Hae-hyo), the powerful figures in the Bogota Korean community. The main trailer that was released this time begins with Gook-hee‘s family leaving for Colombia in search of new hope after the 1997 IMF crisis. Scenes that are not easily seen in Korea, such as yellow taxis, soldiers stationed at the airport, and military dogs, vividly convey the unfamiliar atmosphere of an unfamiliar land and raise expectations for a new spectacle that will be the first Korean film to be set in Colombia. However, the excitement is short-lived; Gook-hee’s fa

“Kill the Old Wolf”…‘Harbin’ is even more anticipated

“Kill the Old Wolf!” This winter‘s most anticipated movie ‘Harbin’ has released a still cut of Operation Determination that captures a tense moment. The movie ‘Harbin’, which will be released on the 24th, is a work that deals with the righteous deed of Ahn Jung-geun and depicts the breathtaking pursuit and suspicion between those who head to Harbin in 1909 with a single purpose and those who pursue them. The still cut released on the 11th ahead of the release captures the breathtaking tension of the independence fighters who take action to kill Ito Hirobumi (Lily Frankie). Those who head to their destination with a single goal have sharp eyes and

Park Jung-min and Blackpink Jisoo Become a Couple… ‘Newtopia’ to be Released on February 7th Next Year

The Coupang Play series ‘Newtopia’, starring actors Park Jung-min and Blackpink‘s Jisoo, has confirmed its release on February 7, 2025 (8 p.m.) and released its first press stills, raising expectations. Directed by Yoon Sung-hyun, who created the films ‘The Watchman’ and ‘Time to Hunt’, ‘Newtopia’ is the story of soldier Jae-yoon (Park Jung-min) and bear-skinned Yeong-ju (Jisoo) running toward each other through downtown Seoul attacked by zombies. The released press stills foreshadow a dynamic story, capturing the happy times of late-blooming soldier Jae-yoon and his rubber-shoe girlfriend Yeong-ju, to a world in turmoil due to a zombie attack. Jae-yoon is in Seoul, where his unit is located.

The late Kim Soo-mi‘s last work, ‘Ghost Police’, to be released in January next year... Third mother-son collaboration with Shin Hyun-joon

The late Kim Soo-mi‘s posthumous family comedy film ‘Ghost Cop’ has confirmed its release in 2025 and released its first poster. ‘Ghost Cop’ depicts the story of a police officer who gains minor abilities after being struck by lightning out of the blue and gets entangled in unexpected incidents with his family. Above all, this film is drawing attention as it is the third time that Shin Hyun-joon and the late Kim Soo-mi have worked together as a father and son, following the ‘Barefoot Kibong’ and ‘Family’s Glory’ series. Known for their relationship that goes beyond mother and son, they will showcase their natural ad-libs, thick wit, and perfect tiki-taka. They will also be known as Shin Hyun-joon‘s long-time friend.

The Return of the Monumental Zombie Movie… Sequel to ‘28 Days Later’ ‘28 Years Later’, Confirmed for Release in June Next Year

The sequel to the 2003 zombie film ‘28 Days Later’ and the 2007 zombie film ‘28 Weeks Later’, ‘28 Years Later’, has confirmed its release date for June 2025 and released a teaser trailer. ‘28 Years Later’ is about a group of survivors who live in complete isolation on an island after a virus that caused disaster was leaked from a biological weapons laboratory 30 years ago. One of them goes off the island to carry out a mission and discovers the secret that everyone, both infected and survivors, is mutating, causing them to experience extreme fear. The best horror film of the 2000s

Kim Bum-soo, 25th Anniversary Concert Movie Release Today (11th)

South Korea‘s representative vocalist Kim Bum-soo is conveying the deep emotion and lingering impression of a concert through a film. The film ‘Kim Bum-soo 25th Anniversary Concert Film: Travel’, which contains a live performance of Kim Bum-soo’s 25th anniversary concert, will be exclusively released at Lotte Cinema on the 11th. ‘Kim Bum-soo 25th Anniversary Concert Film: Travel’, is the first live performance film of South Korea‘s representative vocalist Kim Bum-soo, who has touched the hearts of the public with his appealing voice for the past 25 years. It contains stages from Kim Bum-soo’s 25th anniversary debut tour concert ‘Travel, The Original’, which began in Seoul in April and went on to 12 cities including Busan, Daejeon, Jeonju, Gwangju, Daegu, Suwon, Changwon, Australia, and Canada, drawing enthusiastic responses. Not only can you enjoy Kim Bum-soo‘s vivid live performance in this film, but South Korea’s representative actor Lee Byung-hun also participates as a narrator, add

Shared “‘Ogem’ After the success of Season 1, did you want to be the lead? Not at all… A special appearance would be just right”[Interview]

Gong Yoo is in charge of Netflix at the end of the year. Following the recent release of ‘Trunk’, he will also appear in the globally anticipated ‘Squid Game 2’, which will finally be unveiled on the 26th, foreshadowing his ‘scene stealer’ performance. In ‘Trunk’, which was first released, he played the role of Han Jeong-won, a music producer who lives with trauma, and worked with Seo Hyun-jin, who plays Noh In-ji, an employee of a secretive matchmaking company, as a ‘temporary couple’. Unlike the “soft romance” in ‘Goblin’ and ‘Coffee Prince’, he portrays the dark side of love through this work, saying, “It‘s good to feel vicarious satisfaction with pretty love, but I also want to shed light on dark stories and pain that we want to ignore.

Dramatic drop in audiences, delayed release… Theaters hit hard by chaotic times, sparks of ‘firefighter’ collective punishment

The film industry and theaters seem to have been hit hard by the political and social chaos following President Yoon Seok-yeol‘s declaration and lifting of martial law. Despite the ‘end of the year’ when big new releases are pouring in, the number of moviegoers has plummeted, and some movies have canceled their scheduled events or postponed their release dates. In the case of ‘Firefighter’, which was released on the 4th, an unexpected ‘political spark’ has erupted. ○ Release postponement due to sharp decline in audience According to the Integrated Computer Network for Movie Tickets, 1.64 million people visited theaters on the weekend of the 6th to the 8th right after the martial law declaration, compared to 1.81 million people in Jeonju (

Song Joong-ki, a murderous look “To a thief like you”… ‘Bogota’ trailer released

The movie ‘Bogota: Land of Last Chance’ has released a main trailer that highlights the tense atmosphere between the characters. The movie ‘Bogota: Land of Last Chance’, which depicts the story of Guk-hee (Song Joong-ki), who heads to Bogota, Colombia on the other side of the world with new hope right after the IMF, and gets entangled with Soo-young (Lee Hee-joon) and Byeong-jang Park (Kwon Hae-hyo), the powerful figures in the Bogota Korean community, has released a main trailer that heralds an extremely immersive experience. The main trailer that was released begins with Guk-hee‘s family, who left for Colombia in search of new hope after the 1997 IMF crisis. Scenes that are not easily seen in Korea, such as yellow taxis, soldiers stationed at the airport, and military dogs, clearly convey the unfamiliar atmosphere of an unfamiliar land, and raises expectations for new things to see that will be the first Korean film to be set in Colombia. But the excitement is short-lived, as Gook-he

Kim Gun-hee‘s movie ‘First Lady’ to be released on the 12th amidst the issue of President Yoon’s impeachment

The documentary film ‘First Lady’ about President Yoon Seok-yeol‘s wife, Kim Kun-hee, has decided to open on the 12th, and is garnering much attention from audiences as it overlaps with the current political situation. The film ‘First Lady’ (Director: Aemon | Production: The Voice of Seoul, Today Pictures | Distribution: Film Sakino | Co-distribution: Blue Film Works | Release: December 12, 2024) is a problematic documentary film that deals with the story of Ms. Kim Kun-hee, who has been at the center of controversies such as receiving an expensive Dior bag, changing the Yangpyeong Expressway route, and suspicions of civilian intervention in state affairs. In particular, the film has become a topic of conversation as a film that is portrayed from various perspectives through various interviews with The Voice of Seoul reporter Lee Myeong-su, pastor Choi Jae-young, and CEO Baek Eun-jong. First, reporter Lee Myeong-su revealed the recorded phone calls he had with Kim Gun-hee for six month

Hot before release… ‘Squid Game 2’, nominated for Best Picture at the Golden Globe Awards ‘Unusual’

Netflix original series ‘Squid Game’ Season 2 has made an unusual record by being nominated for Best Picture at the ‘Golden Globe’, the representative American film and TV integrated awards ceremony to be held early next year, ahead of its release at the end of the year. According to the list of nominees announced by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), which hosts the Golden Globes, the unreleased ‘Squid Game’ Season 2 has been nominated for Best Television Series – Drama at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards. The awards ceremony will be held on January 6 next year. Along with ‘Squid Game’, the works nominated for Best Series are FX‘s ‘Shogun’, Netflix’s ‘The Diplomat’,

Kang Hanna, lovely smile

Actress Kang Han-na poses at the dumpling truck event for the movie ‘Big Family’ held in the square in front of the Press Center in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 10th. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com

Kang Hanna, have some dumplings~

Actress Kang Han-na poses at the dumpling truck event for the movie ‘Big Family’ held in the square in front of the Press Center in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 10th. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com

Kang Hanna, get a hot pack

Actress Kang Han-na is giving hot packs to fans at the dumpling truck event for the movie ‘Big Family’ held in the square in front of the Press Center in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 10th. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com

Kim Sung-ryung ‘Eat dumplings and beat the cold’

Actress Kim Sung-ryung is giving a greeting at the dumpling truck event for the movie ‘Big Family’ held in the square in front of the Press Center in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 10th. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com

Kim Sung-ryung, enjoy your dumplings

Actress Kim Sung-ryung is giving dumplings to a fan at the dumpling truck event for the movie ‘Big Family’ held in the square in front of the Press Center in Jung-gu, Seoul on the 10th. Reporter Joo Hyun-hee teth1147@donga.com