Lee Jung-jae‘s side “Not subject to financial authorities’ investigation... Only Wider Planet” (Full text) [Official]

Artist Company, Lee Jung-jae’s agency, has released its position regarding the financial authorities’ investigation. On the 6th, Artist Company told Donga.com, “It is true that Wider Planet was under investigation by the financial authorities in the past. However, Artist Company and Lee Jung-jae are not subjects of the investigation.” Artist Company stated, “Furthermore, Lee Jung-jae had absolutely nothing to do with any illegal acts such as information leaks or insider trading at the time of Wider Planet’s third-party allocation paid-in capital increase. We will actively respond so that we can clear up any misunderstandings about Lee Jung-jae and Artist United.” They added, “Through Artist United’s own investigation, we will thoroughly respond to prevent any damage to shareholders by suing and reporting those involved in insider buying or information leaks.” Previously, there were reports that financial authorities had investigated Artist Company, the agency founded by Lee Jung-jae an

From special screenings to donation challenges… The sincerity of ‘Firefighters’ that should not be overshadowed by ‘Kwak Do-won Risk’

The movie ‘Firefighter’ is drawing attention with its sincere actions that emphasize the message and meaning contained in the work, despite the ‘Kwak Do-won risk’, the lead actor who caused a drunk driving controversy before its release. The movie depicts the situation of firefighters who were dispatched with the sole goal of putting out the fire and rescuing everyone in a harsh environment during the 2001 Hongje-dong fire disaster in which six firefighters died. ‘Firefighter’, which ranked first at the box office on its first day of release on the 3rd, invited 1,200 active firefighters and their families working in the Seoul and Gyeonggi areas to a special event at the CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Seoul on the 25th of last month.

Don‘t trust your neighbor!… ‘Expedition Villa’ Creepy viewing point 3

The viewing point that increases the immersion of the movie ‘Expedition Villa’ with realistic horror has been revealed. ‘Expedition Villa’, which was released on the 4th, depicts the story of a young man trying to protect his family from neighbors who become uncomfortable after illegal flyers are distributed one day in an old villa in the suburbs. The first viewing point of the movie, which has been a hot topic even before its release as a place of horror following ‘Gonjiam’, ‘Oksu Station Ghost’, ‘Neulbom Garden’, is that it is a realistic horror that takes place in a familiar place. The realistic setting of conflict between neighbors centered around an old villa commonly seen around the city adds to the sense of horror. Apartment,

All-time masterpiece ‘Forest Gump’, 4K remastered version, Lotte Cinema exclusive re-release

The masterpiece ‘Forrest Gump’ starring Tom Hanks will be released exclusively in Korea for the first time at Lotte Cinema in a 4K remastered version. ‘Forrest Gump’, which was released in October 1994 and celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, is a human drama that depicts the life story of the protagonist Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks), who has a slightly lower intelligence and unfavorable physical condition than others, and grows up with a warm and pure heart. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, famous for ‘Back to the Future’, ‘Cast Away’, and ‘Flight’, the film won six awards at the 67th Academy Awards in 1995, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor.

CGV, the first domestic theater to screen AI short film ‘M Hotel’

CGV will be the first to screen the short film ‘M Hotel’, produced using generative artificial intelligence (AI), in domestic theaters for the first time. The film ‘M Hotel’ is about a mysterious story that unfolds when a homeless person who has been complaining about his life accidentally finds a hotel key. Despite its short running time of 6 minutes and 31 seconds, it is receiving favorable reviews for containing deep insights into life. The film ‘M Hotel’ has been a hot topic at prestigious international AI film festivals, including the Venice AI International Film Awards Official Selection, the Cannes World Film Festival Best AI Film Winner, and the New York AMT Film Festival Best AI Film Winner.

Song Kang-ho and Kim Yun-seok return cheerfully… ‘1 win’vs‘Big Family’ Box Office Showdown

The ‘godfathers’ of the Korean film industry, Song Kang-ho and Kim Yun-seok, will open the December box office with the films ‘1Win’ and ‘Big Family’, respectively. The two actors are showing their determination to temporarily shed the serious image and heavy charisma they have shown in various works and bring warmth to the year-end theaters with lighter and more cheerful characters. In the film ‘1Win’, which was released on the 4th, Song Kang-ho plays the role of Kim Woo-jin, a former player and coach who struggles to win just one victory for the perennial last-place professional women‘s volleyball team ‘Pink Storm’. A ‘loser’ who has experienced every failure that can be experienced in life, from expulsion, dismissal, bankruptcy, and divorce.

“I hope the movie can relieve the fatigue of the chaotic national government”…‘Big Family’ Director Yang Woo-seok‘s sincerity [Interview]

The warm family comedy ‘Big Family’ seems at first glance like a film that seems far removed from Director Yang Woo-suk. This film, which depicts what happens when the ‘self-proclaimed’ grandchildren visit the owner of a dumpling restaurant (Kim Yoon-suk) whose family lineage was cut off because of his son (Lee Seung-gi) who became a monk, feels quite different from his previous works such as ‘The Attorney’, which is based on former President Roh Moo-hyun, and ‘Steel Rain’, which deals with inter-Korean issues. However, Director Yang Woo-suk, whom we met on the 11th, said, “I always create stories that are needed in our time”, and “This film is no exception. I thought that the most important topic in today‘s era is the form and meaning of family”.

Park Ho-san “Martial law declaration and lifting, the number of citizens has increased and decreased… Responsibility is greater” [Full text]

Actor Park Ho-san mentioned the situation of President Yoon Seok-yeol declaring and lifting martial law. On the 4th, Park Ho-san wrote on his Instagram account, “Pro-North Korea, anti-state forces… . Pro-North Korea… . Even the homeless people at Seoul Station know. What is North Korea like? Who is chasing them?” and “I couldn’t sleep last night because it felt like I was riding a time machine in the 1980s when people would accuse those in power of being pro-North Korea. I thought, ‘Time seems to have gone back, but why am I not getting younger?’ and looked in the mirror.” Park Ho-san wrote, “I think the responsibility for turning the entire country and its citizens upside down is too great to just pass it off as a happening. Martial law… . A proclamation… . Well… Anyway. I couldn’t sleep because I was excited for my first performance today. P.S. Those who went to bed early yesterday are winners.” President Yoon Seok-yeol declared martial law at 10:23 p.m. on the 3rd. Afterwards, the N

Entertainment industry almost came to a halt due to martial law declaration… aftershocks still ongoing [Comprehensive]

The entertainment industry is also in shock after President Yoon Seok-yeol declared and lifted martial law in the middle of the night. The sudden declaration of martial law caused a panic among those who were planning events and schedules. President Yoon Seok-yeol declared martial law at 10:23 PM on the 3rd. After that, the National Assembly passed the resolution to lift martial law with the unanimous approval of all 190 members present at around 1 AM on the 4th. President Yoon Seok-yeol lifted martial law at around 4:30 AM on the same day, about 6 hours after the declaration of martial law. The entertainment industry was also shocked during those tense 6 hours. Those who had immediate schedules had to use the midnight contact network to keep an eye on the situation in order to proceed with events and other matters. In fact, the interview with actress Seo Hyun-jin scheduled for the 4th was canceled due to the declaration and lifting of martial law. This is because the political situati

Korean beauty is captured all over the country… The reason why the location of ‘Big Family’ is anticipated

This winter‘s only family comedy film, ‘Big Family’, is expected to delight audiences with diverse locations all over the country. ‘Big Family’, which will be released on December 11, tells the story of the owner (Kim Yoon-seok) of the dumpling restaurant ‘Pyeongmanok’, whose family lineage has been cut off because of his son (Lee Seung-gi) who has become a monk, and who ends up living together in an unimaginable and amazing cohabitation when his cute grandchildren, whom he has never seen before, visit him. First, the temple scenes that appear as major locations in the film were filmed at famous temples across the country, including Baekyangsa, Gilsangsa, Sujongsa, and Gakwonsa. Temple scenes filmed at famous temples across the country, including Seoul, Gyeonggi, Jeollanam-do, and Cheonan

SF masterpiece ‘The Matrix’, 25th anniversary re-released exclusively at CGV on the 11th

The SF masterpiece ‘The Matrix’, which will be returning to CGV theaters nationwide on December 11 to celebrate its 25th anniversary, has released a 25th anniversary main poster and trailer. The released trailer catches the eye with virtual reality images and action scenes shot using bullet time and flow motion filming techniques. In the AI era, the question ‘What is the Matrix?’ is becoming more meaningful. ‘The Matrix’ is set in a dystopian future world and depicts a confrontation between AI programs and humans in the Matrix, an AI computer program that dominates the human brain and a virtual reality space. Meanwhile, ‘The Matrix

“A delight for both the eyes and ears”… ‘Moana 2’vs‘Wicked’, musical films dominate global box office

Musical films that delight both the eyes and ears of audiences have taken over the global box office, including in Korea and North America. The main characters are Disney‘s musical animation ‘Moana 2’ and ‘Wicked’, which brought the Broadway musical to the screen. The two films are also drawing attention and satisfying fans through their collaborations with top Korean artists. ○ Global box office dominance According to the Integrated Computer Network for Movie Tickets for the 3rd day, ‘Moana 2’ and ‘Wicked’, which were released on the 27th and 20th of last month, respectively, are taking 1st and 2nd place at the box office, dividing the box office. ‘Moana 2’ has a cumulative audience of 1.43 million, and it has been 1.43 million viewers since its release in the 5th day.

BTS member Jungkook documentary film expands into a 3-part series [Entertainment News HOT]

BTS member Jungkook‘s documentary film will be expanded into a series and released. On the 3rd, his agency Big Hit Music announced, “Jungkook’s first solo documentary film ‘Jungkook: I Am Still’, which was released in September, has been expanded into a three-part series, ‘Jungkook: I Am Still the Original’, and will be released on Disney+ starting on the 3rd.” This documentary also includes unreleased interviews with Jungkook, the making of his solo album ‘Golden’, his collaboration with Usher, and the full version of the ‘Jungkook Golden Live On Stage’, a fan showcase held to commemorate the release of ‘Golden’ right before his military enlistment last year.

‘Sunflower’ Heo Yi-jae, appearance so different… I can‘t recognize Kim Hae-sook

Actor Heo Yi-jae updated us with his recent status with a face that has changed beyond recognition. On the 2nd, a video titled ‘Thank you for really appearing’ was released on the YouTube channel ‘Byung Jin-hyung’ run by actor Ji Dae-han. Ji Dae-han revealed a meeting with the actors who appeared in the movie ‘Sunflower’, which was re-released on the 28th of last month. The main cast of ‘Sunflower’, including Ji Dae-han, Kim Rae-won, Kim Hae-sook, Heo Yi-jae, Kim Byung-wook, Han Jeong-soo, Park Cheol-ho, and Lee Ho-sung, attended the re-release commemorative stage greeting held at CGV Yeonam on the 30th of last month. The movie ‘Sunflower’, which was released in 2006, became a hot topic as its famous lines were talked about for a long time and reproduced as memes (internet terms), which led to its re-release. The director and actors happily greeted each other and shared their recent status, sharing their joy at being reunited after 18 years. Meanwhile, Kim Hae-sook hugged Heo Yi-jae ti

High-quality scene stealer… ‘Hidden Face’, Park Ji-young X Park Sung-geun stills revealed

The movie ‘Hidden Face’ has released stills of the high-quality scene-stealer duo that added immersion to the play, drawing attention. ‘Sung-jin’ was chasing the whereabouts of his missing fiancée ‘Soo-yeon’, when ‘Soo-yeon‘s junior ‘Mi-joo’ appears in front of ‘Sung-jin’, and ‘Soo-yeon’, who was thought to have disappeared, is trapped in a secret space closest to them and witnesses her bare face being stripped away. The unique locked-room thriller ‘Hidden Face’, which unfolds, has released stills of Park Ji-young and Park Sung-geun, whose in-depth acting skills have heightened the perfection of the play, drawing attention. First, the movies ‘The Outlaws 2’, ‘Oh! Actress Park Ji-young, who has shown perfect acting in major works such as ‘Moon-hee’, ‘A Little Princess’, ‘Queen of Crime’, ‘The Concubine’, and the dramas ‘Iron Family’, ‘Mom’s Friend‘s Son’, ‘The Devil’, ‘The Red End of the Sleeves’, has taken on the role of ‘Hye-yeon’, the orchestra leader and mother-in-law of ‘Soo-yeon’

‘Super Sonic 3’ Confirmed for Release on January 1, 2025… Strongest Rival ‘Shadow’ Rise

‘Sonic 3’ is kicking off the new year. It has confirmed its release date of January 1, 2025, and has released a bike poster and a video of ‘New Character Shadow’ featuring the intense appearance of Shadow, the strongest rival in the series‘ history. The poster released on the 3rd catches the eye with Shadow’s charisma as he rides his bike and glares at his opponents fiercely. Shadow, with his signature dark aura, radiates energy and intense flashes as he races through the city, raising expectations for an unprecedented showdown between Shadow, who has more power and speed than anyone else, and the super hero Sonic. In addition, the ‘Sonic’ series, which is loved by many fans,

Kim Yun-seok and Lee Seung-gi‘s ’Big Family‘ is getting a lot of praise... December’s most anticipated film

This winter‘s only family comedy, ‘Big Family’, starring Kim Yun-seok and Lee Seung-gi, is receiving rave reviews after press and audience previews, raising audience expectations for its release. ‘Big Family’, which will be released on December 11, tells the story of the owner (Kim Yun-seok) of the dumpling restaurant ‘Pyeongmanok’, whose family lineage has died out because his son (Lee Seung-gi) has become a monk, and when cute grandchildren he has never seen before visit, he ends up starting an unexpected and amazing cohabitation life. ‘Big Family&, which started the word-of-mouth race by having a preview screening earlier than typical Korean film previews, has emerged as the hottest topic of December among media and audiences.

‘Harbin’ Director “I am proud to say that you can see a new face of Lee Dong-wook”

Actor Lee Dong-wook will create a new face with his strong presence in the movie ‘Harbin’. ‘Harbin’, which will be released on December 25, is a work that deals with Ahn Jung-geun‘s Harbin independence movement. It depicts the breathtaking pursuit and suspicion between those heading to Harbin in 1909 with a single purpose and those chasing them. In the drama, Lee Dong-wook will transform into Lee Chang-seop, an independence fighter who opposed Ahn Jung-geun but shared the same conviction to protect his country, and will show a new side of himself that has never been seen before. Lee Dong-wook said, “Lee Chang-seop is a character with a strong will to lead the country’s independence even if it means armed struggle.

Lee Dong Wook‘s New Face... Lee Chang Sub’s Transformation into an Independence Army Soldier in ‘Harbin’

Actor Lee Dong-wook returns with the film ‘​Harbin​. The film ‘​Harbin​ is a work that depicts a breathtaking chase and suspicion between those who head to Harbin with a single purpose in 1909 and those who pursue them. Actor Lee Dong-wook, who has demonstrated unrivaled acting skills in various works such as ‘​Goblin,‘​Tale of the Nine-Tailed,‘​‘​Shopping Mall of Killers,’, will appear in the film ‘​Harbin​ and show an unforgettable presence. Lee Dong-wook will transform into Lee Chang-seop, an independence fighter who opposed Ahn Jung-geun but shared the same conviction to protect his country, and will show a new side of himself that has not been seen before. Lee Dong-wook said, “Lee Chang-seop is a man of strong uprightness who believes that he must lead the country’s independence even if it means armed struggle. In particular, as a comrade with the same ideals as Ahn Jung-geun, I thought he was someone I could express my opinions about without hesitation on the way to independence

From ‘1 win’ to ‘strongest rugby’… Enjoy the thrill of sports both in the theater and at home!

Sports-related content that emphasizes the thrill of victory and fast-paced fun will energize screens and home theaters at the end of the year. With the release of ‘1win’, the first Korean film to feature volleyball, about to begin, sports-related entertainment programs will meet fans one after another on OTT (online video service). The film ‘1win’, which will be released on the 4th, is a story about the Pink Storm, a perennial last-place professional women‘s volleyball team with almost zero chance of winning, as they take on the challenge for just one victory. It is also drawing attention as the first sports film by ‘national actor’ Song Kang-ho in 24 years since ‘The Foul King’ in 2000. Song Kang-ho becomes the coach of a professional team.