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'Leviticus' takes top prize for world features at Bifan

The queer horror film took both the Best of Bucheon and audience awards in the world features category at this year’s Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.

2026.7.10

Actor Chang Mi-hee, center, chairperson of the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, speaks during a press conference held in western Seoul on June 9.

Bucheon international film festival's 11-day run to feature record 321 films

Under the slogan "New era, new skin," this year's event will showcase features and shorts, including 93 films making their world premiere, from 50 countries.

2026.7.2

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Bucheon film festival to mark 30th edition with focus on Asian, French and AI-influenced works

The Bucheon festival will screen 321 films from 50 countries, with special programs tracing the continent's movie industry and marking 140 years of diplomatic ties with Paris.

2026.6.9

Lee Gi-kwang in the film ″I Kill U″ [TRIPLE PICTURES]

Highlight's Lee Gi-kwang to make film debut in 'I Kill U'

Singer Lee Gi-kwang of boy band Highlight is set to make his silver screen debut with the film “I Kill U,” agency Around Us said Wednesday.

2025.7.16

Actor Lee Byung-hun speaks during a press conference for the retrospective program held at the 29th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival on July 4. [YONHAP]

'Squid Game' actor Lee Byung-hun is set to celebrate 33 years in film — but his son wants him to stop playing bad guys.

Despite actor Lee Byung-hun riding high on the Netflix chart by starring in both "Squid Game" (2021-) and "KPop Demon Hunters," there is one figure who remains unimpressed by the feat — his own son.

2025.7.4

Actor Lee Byung-hun has been selected for the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival's actor retrospective program this year. [BIFAN]

Lee Byung-hun opens up about career, life in Bifan retrospective booklet

Legendary actor actor Lee Byung-hun is set for a retrospective of his career at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, with comments from critics and directors compiled in a booklet capturing his work.

2025.7.3

A poster for the 29th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival [BIFAN]

BIFAN to kick off 11-day genre film fest next month

The Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) will start next month, featuring nearly 220 genre films during its 11-day event, highlighting a diverse array of cinematic storytelling.

2025.6.10

Actor Son Ye-jin poses during a press conference for the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival's Actor Retrospective exhibition in Bucheon on July 5. [NEWS1]

Actor Son Ye-jin opens second chapter in career with Bifan retrospective

Opening that new chapter is a special section of the 28th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (Bifan) entirely dedicated to her and her only.

2024.7.5

Actor Son Ye-jin walks down the red carpet for the 28th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival on July 4. [YONHAP]

Organ tunes and AI art open star-studded Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival

The 28th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival opened with an eerie organ performance before kicking off a showcase of films blending the present and future.

2024.7.5

Singer and actor Krystal from girl group f(x), left, and actor Jang Dong-yoon [BEAST AND NATIVES ALIKE, BH ENTERTAINMENT]

f(x)'s Krystal, actor Jang Dong-yoon to host Bifan opening ceremony

Singer and actor Krystal from girl group f(x) and actor Jang Dong-yoon will host the 28th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (Bifan) opening ceremony, the festival organizer said Tuesday.

2024.6.25