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“Even Lee Chang-dong Couldn’t Get Funding”… Netflix Saves ‘Possible Love,’ a Film That Nearly Faded Into Obscurity
Even the latest film by world-renowned master director Lee Chang-dong struggled to secure domestic investors. “Possible Love,” which was initially conceived with a theatrical release in mind, faced di…
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Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Peppermint Candy’ and ‘Secret Sunshine’ Available on Netflix… Setting Sights on the Global Market
The masterpieces of world-renowned director Lee Chang-dong are set to reach audiences worldwide via Netflix.
Director Lee Chang-dong (Photo: Netflix)
Netflix announced on the 14th, “We are launc…
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"The Gambler 4" Star Noh Jae-won: "Byeon Yo-han Is My Everything... If We Surpass 5 Million, I'll Appear in 'Bad'" [Interview]
“I ended up becoming an introverted CEO by chance, but once I get to know people, I’m actually quite different. I’ll do anything for ‘Tazza 4.’”
Noh Jae-won (Photo: CJ ENM)
Actor Noh Jae-won exp…
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"The Gambler 4" Byeon Yo-han: "Bed Scene? Don't Watch Tiffany? I Don't Mind Even If People Oppose It" [Interview]
"I worked incredibly hard."
Byun Yo-han (Photo: CJ ENM)
Actor Byun Yo-han expressed his affection for the film and described his intense preparation process during an interview for the movie “Ta…
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CJ Cultural Foundation Honors Three Creators from the 'K-Story Fund' at the Toronto International Film Festival
The CJ Cultural Foundation is setting out to expand the reach of K-content by discovering Korean filmmakers and supporting their global expansion.
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'Odyssey' Tops the Charts for the 40th Consecutive Day… 440,000 Viewers Over the Weekend Alone
Director Christopher Nolan’s film “The Martian” continued its run at No. 1 for the sixth consecutive week, driving box office success.
Poster for the movie *The Martian* (Photo: Universal Pictures)…
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Lee Chang-dong Wins Venice Film Festival’s Jury Grand Prix for the First Time in 24 Years… ‘Possible Love’ Marks Korea’s First Jury Grand Prix Win
Director Lee Chang-dong reaffirmed his status as a master filmmaker by winning the Grand Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival—one of the world’s three major film festivals—for “Possibl…
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They’ve Set the Stage Just Right… ‘The Gambler 4’ Is the Perfect Way to Wrap Up 2020 [Have You Seen It?]
“Did You See It?” is a review column where we watch trending movies ourselves and share our honest impressions and key takeaways. I have to admit that the saying “Chuseok is ‘Tazza’” rings true.
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‘Odyssey’ to Surpass ‘The Roundup 3’ Today… On the Verge of Entering the Top 30 All-Time Box Office
Director Christopher Nolan’s new film, “The Martian,” has maintained its top spot at the box office for the sixth consecutive week and is on the verge of entering the top 30 all-time domestic box offi…
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Choi Hwi-young Calls Lee Chang-dong’s Venice Jury Grand Prize Win “A Great Milestone in Korean Cinema History”
Choi Hwi-young, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, extended his congratulations to Director Lee Chang-dong, who was honored with the Silver Lion Award at the Venice International Film Festival.
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