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Sci-fi thriller 'Hope' lets action do the talking

Director Na Hong-jin made the big-budget film’s visuals carry the story of a small town fighting for survival against the unknown

2026.7.7

'Hope' director offended by remark from reporter at Cannes

The journalist said she didn't recognize the film's Asian and Black actors, which Korean onlookers are calling "racist."

2026.7.6

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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

Actor Hwang Jung-min, center, plays a dual role in the musical ″Mrs. Doubtfire″ during a press call performance at the Charlotte Theater in Songpa District, southern Seoul on Sept. 21. [YONHAP]

Actors Hwang Jung-min, Kim Byung-chul and more return to the stage

Big-screen stars are flooding back to the stage, from Hwang Jung-min in “Mrs. Doubtfire” to Kim Byung-chul in “Waiting for 'Waiting for Godot,'” blurring the lines between Korea’s film, television and theater worlds.

2025.11.9

From left, actor Jung Hae-in, director Ryoo Seung-wan and actor Hwang Jung-min [CJ ENM]

'I, the Executioner' star Hwang Jung-min remains confident that film will 'live up to expectations'

When "I, the Executioner" hits theaters on Sept. 13 — the beginning of Korea's Chuseok holiday — it promises to blend tradition with a fresh approach, setting the stage for a blockbuster holiday season.

2024.8.20

Still from trailer of upcoming action film ″Mission: Cross″ [NETFLIX]

Netflix action film 'Mission: Cross' starring Hwang Jung-min to premiere in August

Netflix original action flick "Mission: Cross," starring Hwang Jung-min and Yum Jung-ah, will be released on Aug. 9, the streaming giant said Wednesday.

2024.7.17

Actor Hwang Jung-min plays Macbeth in ″Macbeth″ [YONHAP]

Psy's 'Summer Swag' kicks off and other shows, concerts to check out

Singer Psy’s annual “Summer Swag” concert series kicked off in Wonju on June 29. For those in Seoul, the closest one will be held at Seoul Grand Park in Gwacheon on July 20 and 21.

2024.7.4

The crime action film ″I, the Executioner,″ sequel to the Korean box office hit ″Veteran″ (2015), will be released for the first time in the Midnight Screenings section. [FESTIVAL DE CANNES]

Cannes Film Festival kicks off, three Korean films to be screened

The 77th Cannes Film Festival kicks off on Tuesday with three Korean films invited to this year's event, two screened out of competition and one by a film student.

2024.5.14

Cast and director of Disney+ original series ″Moving″ (2023) receive the Grand Prize at the television category of the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards on Tuesday evening in southern Seoul. [BAEKSANG ARTS AWARDS ORGANIZING COMMITTEE]

Disney+ and Netflix win big as Baeksang Arts Awards celebrates 60th edition

OTT providers Netflix and Disney+ took home major honors at Baeksang, with the film category seeing a tie between "12.12: The Day" and "Exhuma."

2024.5.8

Actor Jung Woo-sung plays Lee Tae-shin in ″12.12: The Day,″ a film surrounding the Dec. 12 1979 coup d’etat that ended the short period of democratization after former President Park Chung Hee’s assassination. [PLUS M ENTERTAINMENT]

'12.12: The Day' hits 4M moviegoers in 12 days

"12.12: The Day" attracted 4 million moviegoers in the 12th day after its release, distributor Plus M Entertainment announced Monday.

2023.12.4