“A Taxi Driver” is now the fastest Korean movie of 2017 to attract seven million viewers, and it achieved the feat in just 11 days. According to the movie’s distribution company Showbox, “A Taxi Driver,” the movie had sold 7,000,586 tickets as of 3 p.m. KST on August 12, setting a new record and making it… Continue reading “A Taxi Driver” Becomes Fastest Korean Movie Of 2017 To Attract 7 Million Viewers
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Review: “Part-Time Spy” – An Entertaining, Action-Packed Film About Female Undercover Detectives
“Part-Time Spy” is a 2017 South Korean action-comedy film starring Kang Ye Won, Han Chae Ah, and Namgoong Min. It’s the story of a clumsy girl who turns into an accidental spy through a voice phishing scam. After a string of career failures, Jang Young Shil (Kang Ye Won) gets fired (yet again!) from her temp… Continue reading Review: “Part-Time Spy” – An Entertaining, Action-Packed Film About Female Undercover Detectives
NU’EST’s 2015 Japanese Film To Hit Korean Theaters In September
Film “Their Distance” starring all members of NU’EST is belatedly premiering in Korea! “Their Distance” is a realistic and bittersweet romance in which NU’EST’s Ren stars as the male lead. All the other NU’EST members including Hwang Min Hyun, who is currently promoting with Wanna One, also make appearances. The film made its world premiere at the… Continue reading NU’EST’s 2015 Japanese Film To Hit Korean Theaters In September
7 Actors Making Their Long-Awaited Return To The Big Screen
Although South Korea has an impressive roster of stars in every field, there are select top stars that take long hiatuses between projects and are rarely seen outside the big screen. This amps up the excitement whenever these actors make casting announcements. Recently Insight compiled a list of seven actors who are making long-awaited comebacks to movies… Continue reading 7 Actors Making Their Long-Awaited Return To The Big Screen
Upcoming Film “Toilet” Is Under Controversy Due To Similarities With Real-Life Murder Case
Upcoming film “Toilet” is under controversy for resembling a real-life homicide case that occurred near Gangnam Station in 2016. The synopsis of the film revealed that “Toilet” is about two men who attempt rape and commit murder after being rejected by women. The movie poster also includes the catchphrase, “Everything was accidental and out of impulsive rage.” The film is based… Continue reading Upcoming Film “Toilet” Is Under Controversy Due To Similarities With Real-Life Murder Case
Korean Actors Sparkle In The Rain At 13th JIMFF Opening Red Carpet
On August 10, the 13th JIMFF (Jecheon International Music & Film Festival) held its opening red carpet. Despite the rain, many stars showed up dressed to the nines to celebrate the beginning of the six-day festival. Check out the stars that attended and their red carpet looks below! Ahn So Hee Han Ji Min Kwon… Continue reading Korean Actors Sparkle In The Rain At 13th JIMFF Opening Red Carpet
Hwang Jung Min, So Ji Sub, Song Joong Ki Talk “The Battleship Island” With Fans And Press At Singapore Stop
The team behind the latest blockbuster movie from South Korea, “The Battleship Island,” including director Ryoo Seung Wan and cast members Hwang Jung Min, So Ji Sub, and Song Joong Ki, were in Singapore on August 8 as the first stop of their promotional tour. Besides meeting members of the press, the four gentlemen also held a Meet and… Continue reading Hwang Jung Min, So Ji Sub, Song Joong Ki Talk “The Battleship Island” With Fans And Press At Singapore Stop
AOA’s Seolhyun And Kim Nam Gil Talk About What It Was Like Acting Together With 15 Year Age Gap
At a press conference for their upcoming film “Memoir of a Murderer,” AOA’s Seolhyun and actor Kim Nam Gil talked about their 15 year age gap and if it presented any problems for them while acting as lovers for the film. Kim Nam Gil said, “It was okay because my mental age was very low on… Continue reading AOA’s Seolhyun And Kim Nam Gil Talk About What It Was Like Acting Together With 15 Year Age Gap
Park Seo Joon And Kang Ha Neul Show Off Toned Bodies In New Movie
New stills have been released for the movie, “Midnight Runners!” Park Seo Joon and Kang Ha Neul, who are portraying Ki Joon and Hee Yeol respectively, are catching viewers’ eyes with their toned bodies. The two teamed up to play youthful and motivated students at a police academy. They get involved in a kidnapping incident,… Continue reading Park Seo Joon And Kang Ha Neul Show Off Toned Bodies In New Movie
EXO’s D.O. And Ahn So Hee Are 1st Winners Of 13th JIMFF Awards
Ahead of the 13th annual JIMFF (Jecheon International Music & Film Festival) Awards, EXO’s D.O. (Do Kyung Soo) and Ahn So Hee have been revealed as the first winners. The JIMFF Awards is categorized under JIMFF OST and JIMFF Star. Winners are selected after collecting votes from JIMFF’s executive committee and Korean film directors. Do… Continue reading EXO’s D.O. And Ahn So Hee Are 1st Winners Of 13th JIMFF Awards