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[K-Film] Bong Joon-ho's early short available for screening next week
SEOUL, August 19 (AJP) - Filmmaker Bong Joon-ho's early short film is set for release at local theaters in Seoul next week, multi-screen chain Megabox said on Tuesday. "Incoherence" was chosen to launch the chain's monthly project showcasing renowned filmmakers' early works and short films by up-and-coming directors. The 30-minute short, made by Bong in 1994 as his graduation project for a film institute, is an omnibus with humorous satire of hypocritical el
August 19, 2025
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Comedy-drama 'My Daughter Is a Zombie' draws 4 million viewers
SEOUL, August 16 (AJP) - Comedy-drama "My Daughter Is a Zombie" has drawn more than 4 million moviegoers less than two weeks after its release, becoming the biggest box-office hit of the year. According to the Korean Film Council on Saturday, the film attracted 290,000 viewers on Friday alone, bringing the total to 4.05 million. It is the fastest release this year to reach the milestone. Released on July 30, the film has stayed No. 1 at the box office since opening
August 16, 2025
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[K-Film] Actor Lee Byung-hun among recipients of special award at Toronto film fest
SEOUL, August 6 (AJP) - Actor Lee Byung-hun will receive an award at the upcoming Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which is scheduled to take place in Canada next month. According to organizers of the annual festival, Lee has been chosen as one of the recipients of the Tribute Award, which honors those who have made "outstanding contributions to cinema," along with Mexican-born filmmaker Guillermo del Toro, versatile Japanese writer and producer Mitsuyo Miyazaki
August 6, 2025
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[K-Film] Park Chan-wook's new thriller to open Busan film fest next month
SEOUL, August 4 (AJP) - Award-winning director Park Chan-wook's latest film will open this year's Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), which is slated to be held in the southern port city next month. According to organizers of the annual film fest on Monday, "No Other Choice" starring Lee Byung-hun and Son Ye-jin has been chosen as the curtain-raiser for BIFF, which kicks off its 10-day run on Sept. 17, with Lee set to host the festival's opening ceremony.
August 4, 2025