Actor Lee Jung Jae has dropped out of the cast for the new movie “Rouge,” a melodrama about a detective and a woman in a gang. Lee Jung Jae injured his shoulder during action training for the film “Big Match.” The surgery was put off in order to finish filming, but in that time, the… Continue reading Lee Jung Jae Drops Out of Cast for Film “Rouge”
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Jeon Do Yeon Becomes First Korean Actress to Judge at Cannes Film Festival
On April 28, the Cannes Film Festival announced their panel of judges, which will include celebrated actress Jeon Do Yeon. In 2007, she won the Best Actress Award at Cannes for her captivating performance as a grieving mother in the movie “Secret Sunshine.” Jeon Do Yeon is the first Korean actress to be a judge… Continue reading Jeon Do Yeon Becomes First Korean Actress to Judge at Cannes Film Festival
Hyun Bin’s Upcoming Movie “The Fatal Encounter” Draws Highest Pre-Sale Numbers
Expectations are rising for actor Hyun Bin’s comeback movie which will be premiering on April 30, as ticket reservations for “The Fatal Encounter” has reached number one by a landslide. According to the Korean Film Commission on April 28, “The Fatal Encounter” has recorded 55.9% in pre-sale tickets, currently taking charge of the top spot.… Continue reading Hyun Bin’s Upcoming Movie “The Fatal Encounter” Draws Highest Pre-Sale Numbers
BoA on Her New Movie “Big Match”: “I Think There Is a Fighting Instinct in Me”
In a recent interview with Newsen, singer BoA talked a little bit about the new movie that she is currently filming for called “Big Match.” When asked how a Hollywood film set differs from a Korean movie set, she said, “To be honest, then and now, I’m so busy I don’t even have the time… Continue reading BoA on Her New Movie “Big Match”: “I Think There Is a Fighting Instinct in Me”
The Top 10 Actors with Box Office Draw
There are many ways to measure the popularity of an actor in the box office, and one of these, possibly the easiest to see at-a-glance, is the accumulated number of theatergoers for each actor. Among all of the actors who have broken the one million mark in number of viewers for a single movie, here… Continue reading The Top 10 Actors with Box Office Draw
Box Office Shows Revival After Sewol Ferry Accident
It had been reported last week that movie attendance dropped significantly due to the Sweol Ferry incident, which took place on April 16. This week, the box office has shown a recovery since then with the release of “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” which attracted over 500,000 people in one day. According to the Korean Film… Continue reading Box Office Shows Revival After Sewol Ferry Accident
Director of New Film “Obsessed” Talks about Song Seung Hun and Im Ji Yeon
Kim Dae Woo, the director behind the new film “Obsessed,” expressed his firm trust towards actors Song Seung Hun and Im Ji Yeon. Through an “Obsessed” photo diary posted on Naver, director Kim Dae Woo stated, “I can’t think of anyone else playing the part of Kim Jin Pyung other than Song Seung Hun.” He… Continue reading Director of New Film “Obsessed” Talks about Song Seung Hun and Im Ji Yeon
Rookie Actor Na Tae Joo Is Hollywood-bound with Role in “Pan”
Singer-actor Na Tae Joo will join the ranks of Rain and Lee Joon as he goes to Hollywood and stars in the movie, “Pan,” a film adapatation of Peter Pan directed by Joe Wright. According to an official announcement by Warner Bros. on April 24, Na Tae Joon will take on the role of Kwahu.… Continue reading Rookie Actor Na Tae Joo Is Hollywood-bound with Role in “Pan”
“Obsessed” Starring Song Seung Hun and Im Ji Yeon Reveals Bed Scene in New Teaser
“He fell in love with his subordinate’s wife.” With these words, the new teaser for Song Seung Hun and Im Ji Yeon’s upcoming film “Obsessed” (aka “Human Addiction“) starts with tense scenes showing the two characters’ forbidden, yet inexorable attraction. And then things quickly escalate. Feelings are verbalized. Song Seung Hun and Im Ji Yeon… Continue reading “Obsessed” Starring Song Seung Hun and Im Ji Yeon Reveals Bed Scene in New Teaser
Park Ki Woong and Nam Gyu Ri Have an Unconventional Romance in “Mad Sad Bad – Saw You”
The movie “Mad Sad Bad – Saw You” forewarned about its unconventional romance. Director Han Ji Seung, who received praise for maturing his ability in melodramas to the next step through the drama “Age of Feelings,” is attempting an unconventional melodrama about zombie romance in ‘Mad Sad Bad – Saw You’. “Mad Sad Bad” is… Continue reading Park Ki Woong and Nam Gyu Ri Have an Unconventional Romance in “Mad Sad Bad – Saw You”