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Mr. Tom, the Friendly Man: "I Want to Visit Korea 30 More Times"
“Korea is truly a fantastic country. I’m looking forward to seeing how Korean audiences will receive ‘The Digger’ and what kind of conversations it will spark.”
Actor Tom Cruise poses during a pres…
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"Gyeongju Travelogue" Launches on IPTV and VOD... You'll Regret Missing It
The movie "Gyeongju Journey" is coming to living rooms via IPTV and online VOD services.
Poster for the movie “Gyeongju Journey” (Photo courtesy of Lotte Entertainment)
Distributor Lotte Enterta…
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Will “Uncle Tom” Bring a Windfall?… A Look at the Results of His 13 Visits to Korea
“Uncle Tom” has come to Korea again. This marks his 13th visit—the most of any Hollywood actor. However, just because he is the star who has visited Korea most frequently doesn’t mean his box office p…
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'New Recruit: The Movie' to Hit Theaters This Winter… TWICE’s Jeongyeon Makes Her Screen Debut
The universe of the drama "Rookie" is expanding to the big screen. "Rookie," which gained popularity for its realistic portrayal of military life, is coming to theaters this winter as the movie "Rooki…
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Even ‘Yeol Ramen Popcorn’ Has Hit the Market… The Unconventional Popcorn War at Movie Theaters
Movie theater popcorn has changed. Gone are the days when you simply chose between original and caramel. With the addition of flavors ranging from ramen to peanut butter, cheese, and snack toppings, p…
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Sudden Blackout While Watching a Movie… Power Outage at CGV Yongsan Disrupts Some Screenings
A power outage at CGV Yongsan I’Park Mall—home to the country’s largest IMAX theater—caused disruptions to some screenings. Power has now been restored, and the theater is operating normally. CGV has …
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Lee Dong-jin on the “Assassin(s)” Controversy: “I Have No Intention of Withdrawing My Review or Apologizing… Let’s Debate It”
Film critic Lee Dong-jin has stated that he has no intention of retracting his review or apologizing regarding the controversy over historical distortion surrounding the film “The Assassin(s).” He als…
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A Scary Anime Without Scary Scenes… The Creepy Foreshadowing Hidden in ‘Chiikawa’ [I’ve Seen It]
“Did You See It?” is a review column where we watch trending movies firsthand and share honest impressions and key takeaways. Cute characters sing and run around on a colorful island. There are almost…
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Japanese Anime 'Chiikawa' Tops the Box Office… 120,000 Viewers on Opening Day
The popular Japanese anime film "Chiikawa: The Secret of the Mermaid Island" (Chiikawa) topped the box office on its opening day.
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Watching 'The Assassin(s)' Could Land You on a Blacklist?… Fallout Reaches Actors and the Advertising Industry
Amid controversy over historical distortion surrounding the film "The Assassin(s)"—which is based on the assassination attempt on the late First Lady Yuk Young-soo—the backlash has spread to commercia…