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'Hope' star Jung Ho-yeon hopes to tame her 'wild horse' energy

After the whirlwind of “Squid Game,” Jung Ho-yeon says she took time to regain her balance before making her feature film debut in Na Hong-jin’s Cannes-tested sci-fi thriller “Hope.”

2026.7.9

Cannes-selected film 'Hope' to open in Korea on July 15

Action thriller starring Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung and Jung Ho-yeon will debut in Korea before its U.S. release in September.

2026.6.8

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A still from director Na Hong-jin's sci-fi action film ″Hope″ [PLUS M ENTERTAINMENT]

After Cannes, 'Hope' director is focusing on postproduction ahead of Korean release

Director Na Hong-jin’s bid for the Palme d’Or with his sci-fi action thriller “Hope” came up short as the film left the the 79th Cannes Film Festival without an award at the closing ceremony at the Grand Théâtre Lumière in Cannes.

2026.5.24

Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young speaks at King Sejong's birthday event in central Seoul on May 15. [NEWS1]

Culture minister congratulates film director Jin Mi-song on Cannes win

Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young has sent a congratulatory message to Korean film director Jin Mi-song for winning Second Prize in the La Cinef section for student films at this year's Cannes Film Festival, his office said on Saturday.

2026.5.24

The cast of director Na Hong-jin's new film ″Hope″ attend a press conference for the film during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, on May 18. From left, actors Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Hwang Jung-min and director Na. [EPA/YONHAP]

Cannes journalist's remark at 'Hope' press conference draws accusations of racism

Anticipation for director Na Hong-jin’s new film “Hope” currently in competition at Cannes Film Festival has been stained with negativity as a journalist’s question during the official press conference drew accusations of racism against cast members.

2026.5.21

Director Na Hong-jin attends the photocall for ″Hope″ during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 18. [EPA/YONHAP]

Cannes-selected 'Hope' director Na Hong-jin says film was inspired by 'ominous' feeling about the world

Na Hong-jin, the director behind the sci-fi thriller “Hope,” said the sense of looming danger he felt about the world inspired him to make the film, which has been invited to compete at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

2026.5.19

Park Chan-wook, jury president of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, poses after being awarded with the Commander in the Order of Arts and Letters medal during the 79th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 17. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Filmmaker Park Chan-wook receives France’s highest cultural honor

Filmmaker Park Chan-wook, one of Korean cinema’s leading figures, was named a Commandeur of France’s Order of Arts and Letters, the country’s highest cultural honor, on Sunday.

2026.5.17

Director Park Chan-wook poses during a photocall with members of the jury at the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, on May 12. [UPI/YONHAP]

Cannes jury chief Park Chan-wook vows to evaluate films with 'pure eyes' of audience

Korean director Park Chan-wook said he will evaluate films at this year's Cannes Film Festival with the “pure eyes” of an audience.

2026.5.13

Hirokazu Kore-eda poses during the Award Winners photocall after winning the Palme d'Or Prize for 'Shoplifters' (2018) at the 71st annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, in May 2018. [EPA/YONHAP]

Award-winning Japanese director Kore-eda to visit promote film in Korea in June

Award-winning Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda will visit Korea next month to promote his recent work "Sheep in the Box," its distributor said Tuesday.

2026.5.12

Director Yeon Sang-ho is seen during a press conference for his film ″Colony″ in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on April 6. [YONHAP]

Korean directors return to Cannes as 79th iteration kicks off

The 79th Cannes Film Festival, where director Na Hong-Jin’s sci-fi action thriller “Hope” will compete for the Palme d’Or, is due to kick off on Tuesday in the southern French city of Cannes.