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Why Koreans Sob at Films They Know Will End Badly
From 'The Admiral' to 'Seoul Spring' to 'The King's Warden,' Korean historical films keep shattering box office records. The reason lies in catharsis itself.
Jang Hojin·
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Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ Earns Standing Ovation at Cannes
Na Hong-jin’s Hope premiered at Cannes to a standing ovation, with critics calling it ‘Na Hong-jin’s wildly entertaining Korean monster epic.’ The sci-fi thriller stars Hwang Jung-min and Hollywood stars Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander.
Jang Hojin·
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Why Jun Ji-hyun Broke Down at Cannes After Colony Premiere
Jun Ji-hyun attended her first Cannes premiere with Colony. Yeon Sang-ho's horror film earned a 7-minute standing ovation, leaving the actress in tears.
Jang Hojin·
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From Actor to Director: Jang Dong-yoon's Debut Film Nuruk
Actor Jang Dong-yoon makes his feature directorial debut with Nuruk, a quiet drama about a rural makgeolli family opening at Megabox on April 15, 2026.
Park Chulwon·
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No One Leaves Salmokji Unshaken — Critics Call It Korea's Best Horror Yet
Korean horror film Salmokji, set at a real reservoir urban legend, opens April 8. Critics call it unsettling, atmospheric, and impossible to escape once it pulls you in.
Park Chulwon·
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Lee Dong-hwi Made a Film About Being Trapped — and It Hits Too Close to Home
Every actor wears a mask. But what happens when the mask becomes the face the world expects — and the person underneath starts to disappear? That is the questio...
Jang Hojin·
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