Tickets for the opening film of the 16th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), “Only You,” starring So Ji Sub and Han Hyo Joo, sold out soon after sales opened on Sept 26 at 5 PM. Tickets for the screening in the BIFF (outdoor) Theater were sold out in 7 seconds, while tickets for the screening in Theater 1 at the CineMountain were sold out in 20 seconds. The opening film for last year, “Under the Hawthorn Tree” by Director Zhang Yimou, had sold out all 2000 tickets in 18 seconds.
Category: Film
Girl’s Day’s Minah Cast for Her First Film, "Holly and Wannie"
Girl’s Day’s sweet lead vocalist Minah has been cast for a ballet-themed movie titled "Holly and Wannie" as the leading role! Directed by Cho Hyun Kyung and produced by Friday Entertainment, the movie is about an American soldier meeting a showgirl named Holly, who works at a showgirl near his station. Holly has a 15 year old daugher that dreams of becoming a ballerina named Wannie (played by Minah).
Jang Dong Gun to Star in "Dangerous Liaisons" with Cecelia Cheung and Zhang Ziyi
Actor Jang Dong Gun will be collaborating with China’s top beauties, Cecelia Cheung and Zhang Ziyi. They have been casted for director Heo Jin Ho’s melodrama movie, "Dangerous Liaisons," and will begin filming in China at the end of this month. Director Heo’s past movies include, "One Fine Spring Day," "Happiness," and "A Good Rain Knows."
Kim Ki Duk’s "Arirang" to Open at Tokyo Filmex
Cannes Film Festival Un Certain Regard category winner “Arirang” by Kim Ki Duk opens on November 12 at the Tokyo Filmex in November. “Arirang” will not be in the competition but three other Korean films are among a selection of the 10 in competition.
"Mr. Idol" Releases Theatrical Trailer
A new, longer trailer of the K-Pop-themed movie “Mr. Idol” is just out, building up from the glimpse of fictional idol group Mr. Children that was released in mid-August. The new trailer introduces with more detail the other players in “Mr. Idol,” namely Kim Soo Ro as entertainment mogul and Star Music agency CEO Sa Hae Moon and Park Ye Jin as former music producer Oh Gu Ju.
Goo Hye Sun’s "Peach Tree" to be Featured in the "BIFF"
The multi-talented actress Goo Hye Sun will be attending the Busan International Film Festival this year not as an actress, but as a movie director. On September 21, Goo Hye Sun revealed on her Twitter, "My movie ‘Peach Tree’ will be featured at the Busan International Film Festival. I’ll be going there as well, hehe."
Han Ye Seul to Return to Korea for Movie Promotions with Song Joong Ki
Han Ye Seul is expected back in Korea in October to attend the promotional activities for her movie “Many a Little Romance,” co-starring Song Joong Ki. The actress left for the United States after wrapping her KBS drama “Spy Myung Wol.”
Celebrities Attend Movie Premier of “The Client”
At the September 19, VIP premier of the movie, “The Client,” celebrities like Shin Se Kyung and Kim Ha Neul showed up to show their support and display their trend-setting fall looks.
Teaser Images for Jang Geun Suk and Kim Ha Neul’s Movie "You’re My Pet"
Upcoming movie "You’re My Pet" starring Actress Kim Ha Neul and Actor Jang Geun Suk, has finally released more teaser images of the two main leads. In these teaser photos, we get a glimpse into the leads personal lives as they cope with each other.
Song Hye Kyo’s Film "Today" to Premier at Busan International Film Festival
The film “Today” that stars Song Hye Kyo will have its first premiere at the Busan International Film Festival. The distribution company of “Today” stated on September 16, “The film ‘Today’ has Lee Jung Hyang who directed ‘Art Museum by the Zoo,’ and ‘The Way Home” as the director and Song Hye Kyo as the heroine. The film was officially invited to premiere at the Gala Presentation of the Busan International Film Festival that will open in October.