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200,000 people favorited it even without an actor… The Power of Character IP Demonstrated by ‘Chiikawa’
There are no star actors or spectacular live-action sequences. Instead, small, cute characters have already won over 200,000 fans even before the film’s release. The Japanese animated film “Chiikawa: …
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Anne Hathaway’s ‘Verity’ to Open on the 22nd of Next Month… A Psychological Thriller for the Ages
A psychological thriller starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett is set to hit theaters in Korea next month.
Poster for the movie "Variety" (Photo courtesy of Sony Pictures)
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R-rated 'The Gambler 4' Tops Box Office, Beating 'Assassins'… Cumulative Viewership Hits 900,000
The movie "Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub" (Tazza 4) has topped the box office, surpassing "The Assassin(s)." Despite its "No Minors Allowed" rating, the film has steadily drawn audiences since its rele…
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“The Assassin(s)” and “Tazza 4” Lead the Way… Korean Films Shine at the Box Office During Chuseok
Korean films made their presence felt at the box office even during the short Chuseok holiday. After being overshadowed by major foreign blockbusters during the summer peak season, Korean films have r…
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"The Assassin(s)" Production Team: "The Film Was Not Made with Political Intent... Please View It as a Work of Fiction"
The production team behind the film “The Assassin(s)” refuted the political controversy surrounding the film, stating, “This film was not produced with any specific political agenda in mind.”
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Shim Eun-kyung and Woods: Rumors of Their Appearance in Japanese Film About the Atomic Bomb Were Unfounded… “We Received an Offer but Declined”
It has been confirmed that actress Shim Eun-kyung and singer Woods have declined roles in a film based on the Hiroshima atomic bombing.
Shim Eun-kyung (left) and Woozi (Photo courtesy of their resp…
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Coach Baek, the “Comeback Man”: “Both Koo Gyo-hwan and I Have Moved On… Is Kim Yu-jeong Exceptional? Our Connection Began When She Was 4” [Interview]
"If someone is this eccentric..."
Director Baek (Photo courtesy of Lotte Entertainment)
During an interview for the film *The Resurrected Man: The Red* (*The Resurrected Man*) held on the 28th a…
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"Bikwang" Between OTT Services After 21 Days… Growing Arguments That the "Voluntary Holdback Agreement" Is Useless
Criticism is growing that the voluntary “holdback” agreement—which requires a 150-day wait before theatrical releases can be made available on subscription-based online video services (OTT)—is out of …
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"Joy Hyun → Kim Jae-won: 'Final Interview,'" to be released on November 4
The movie "The Final Interview," which promises a fierce psychological battle centered on the job hunt, is set to hit theaters this November.
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'The Assassin(s)' Tops Box Office with 'Cumulative 1.56 Million'… The Winner of the Chuseok Box Office
The movie "The Assassin(s)" has held the No. 1 spot at the box office for five days since its release, securing a strong start during the Chuseok holiday.
Poster for the movie "The Assassin(s)" (Ph…