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Yang Jae-kyung: "It’s an honor to win an award at BIFF… I’d love to work with Director Lee Chang-dong" [BIFF]
“I wanted to introduce Asian cinema and culture to the world, and it is a tremendous honor to receive this award.”
Actress Yang Zi-jing poses during a press conference for the “Asian Filmmaker of t…
Movie Industry
Zhang Yimou: "BIFF Is Already a Major Film Festival… The World Is Watching" [BIFF]
World-renowned director Zhang Yimou praised the Busan International Film Festival as Asia’s premier film festival, stating, “The international standing of Asian cinema has risen, and the world is taki…
Movie Industry
Choi Hee-seo: "I Feel a Heavy Sense of Responsibility as a Competition Judge… 'Good Films' Are the Standard" [BIFF]
Actress Choi Hee-seo cited “films that pose questions rather than provide answers” as her criterion for a good movie.
On the 6th, the second day of the 31st Busan International Film Festival, Direc…
Broadcasting News
"Dating Expert" Kim So-hyun Gives Choo Young-woo a Spontaneous Kiss… Viewership Rises 2.4%
Viewership ratings rose as “Dating Expert” Kim So-hyun made a direct move on Choo Young-woo.
According to Nielsen Korea on the 7th, the ENA Monday-Tuesday drama “Love Doctor,” which aired on th…
Broadcasting News
"Level Up Alone": Additional Cast Members Announced—Han So-hee, Kang Yu-seok, Seong Jun, Lee Sung-min, and Jung Ji-hoon
The Netflix series “Only I Level Up” has announced the addition of Han So-hee, Kang Yu-seok, Sung Jun, Lee Sung-min, and Jung Ji-hoon to its cast.
Netflix announced on the 7th that Han So-hee, …
Movie Industry
Director Jeong Ju-ri on the “Assassin(s)” Controversy: “I’m Concerned Creators Will Be Intimidated” [BIFF]
Director Jeong Ju-ri addressed the controversy surrounding the creative process and artistic expression in films based on historical facts, stating, “As a filmmaker, it’s true that I feel intimidated,…
Movie Industry
Director Zhang Yimou: "Aware of the 'Assassins' Controversy; Different Opinions Are Part of the Film's Appeal" [BIFF]
"I believe creativity is creativity."
Director Zhang Yimou, who serves as the jury president, delivers opening remarks at a press conference for the competition section jury held at the Busan Cinem…
Movie Industry
Yoo Hae-jin Skips the Buil Film Awards Following the Busan International Film Festival… Aftermath of the “Assassins” Controversy
Actor Yoo Hae-jin will not attend the Buil Film Awards, following his absence from the Busan International Film Festival. Amid ongoing controversy over historical distortion surrounding the film “The …
K-pop
Following Toronto, Canada, a “BTS Road” Has Now Opened in Lima, Peru
As the group BTS continues to tour the world with their "ARIRANG" world tour, a "BTS Avenue" has been established in Lima, Peru, following the one in Toronto, Canada.
BTS concert in Bogotá (Photo c…
Movie Industry
Hirokazu Kore-eda: "'Look Back' is a Work That Asks Why We Create" [BIFF]
Director Hirokazu Kore-eda revealed that his film “Look Back” led him to rethink the meaning of creativity.
Director Hirokazu Kore-eda poses during a press conference for the “Look Back” gala prese…