On February 10, actress Ahn Seo Hyun appeared on KBS’s “News9” to talk about working with Bong Joon Ho. The acclaimed director had just made history when his film “Parasite” took home four awards at the 92nd Academy Awards, including Best Directing and Best Picture. Ahn Seo Hyun had starred in Bong Joon Ho’s 2017 film “Okja.” She… Continue reading “Okja” Actress Ahn Seo Hyun Talks About Working With Bong Joon Ho And His Historic Oscars Win
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“Parasite” Makes History With 4 Wins At 92nd Academy Awards Including Best Picture
The 92nd Academy Awards took place in Los Angeles on February 9 (local time) and Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite” is coming home with four historic wins. “Parasite” had been nominated for six awards, including Best Picture, Original Screenplay, Directing, Film Editing, Production Design, and International Feature Film. It made history as the first-ever Korean film to receive… Continue reading “Parasite” Makes History With 4 Wins At 92nd Academy Awards Including Best Picture
“Parasite” Becomes 1st Korean Film To Win At Independent Spirit Awards With Best International Film Win
Hit film “Parasite” continues to soar as it makes history once more. On February 8 (local time), the 35th Independent Spirit Awards were held in Santa Monica, U.S. where “Parasite” won the title of Best International Film. The event is the representative awards show in the U.S. that celebrates independent filmmakers. “Parasite” now holds the title as the… Continue reading “Parasite” Becomes 1st Korean Film To Win At Independent Spirit Awards With Best International Film Win
“Parasite” Becomes 1st Korean Film In 15 Years To Surpass 1 Million Moviegoers In Japan
“Parasite” has reached 1 million admissions in Japan! The film, which has become an international sensation, hit theaters in Japan on January 10. Only 25 days later (on February 5), it surpassed 1 million total moviegoers. The last time a Korean film surpassed a million admissions in Japan was 2005, when the movie “April Snow”… Continue reading “Parasite” Becomes 1st Korean Film In 15 Years To Surpass 1 Million Moviegoers In Japan
All 8 “Parasite” Main Cast Members Will Be Attending The 92nd Annual Academy Awards In Los Angeles
The cast of the award-winning 2019 film “Parasite” are heading to the Oscars! It was confirmed on February 4 that all of the main cast of “Parasite,” as well as director Bong Joon Ho, will be attending the 92nd Annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. Bong Joon Ho, Jo Yeo Jung, and Lee Jung Eun… Continue reading All 8 “Parasite” Main Cast Members Will Be Attending The 92nd Annual Academy Awards In Los Angeles
“Parasite,” “Beasts Clawing At Straws,” And “Moving On” Win At 49th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR)
Three South Korean films took home awards at the 49th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR). On January 31, the annual film festival recognized the best talent in filmmaking in 2019. Director Bong Joon Ho’s black-and-white version of “Parasite” won the IFRR audience award (also known as the BankGiro Loterij Audience Award). The director was unable to attend because… Continue reading “Parasite,” “Beasts Clawing At Straws,” And “Moving On” Win At 49th International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR)
“Parasite” Snags 2 British Academy Film Awards At BAFTAs 2020
“Parasite” took home two trophies at this year’s BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) Film Awards! On February 2 local time, the annual EE British Academy Film Awards took place in London at the Royal Albert Hall. “Parasite” director Bong Joon Ho attended the ceremony together with star Song Kang Ho, and as… Continue reading “Parasite” Snags 2 British Academy Film Awards At BAFTAs 2020
“Parasite” Star Choi Woo Shik Talks About Tearful Win At SAG Awards + Hopes To Attend Academy Awards And More
Choi Woo Shik spoke about attending and receiving an award at the 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG)! On January 31, a press conference was held at the Lotte Cinema in front of Konkuk University Station for the film “Time to Hunt” with Lee Je Hoon, Ahn Jae Hong, Choi Woo Shik, Park Jung Min,… Continue reading “Parasite” Star Choi Woo Shik Talks About Tearful Win At SAG Awards + Hopes To Attend Academy Awards And More
“Parasite” Wins Film + Director Of The Year At London Film Critics’ Circle Awards
“Parasite” continues to achieve global success! On January 30 (local time), “Parasite” took home the top awards at the 40th London Film Critics’ Circle Awards, winning Film of the Year and Bong Joon Ho winning Director of the Year. The hit film also has nominations at the upcoming British Academy Film Awards and U.S. Academy Awards. The… Continue reading “Parasite” Wins Film + Director Of The Year At London Film Critics’ Circle Awards
“Parasite” Director Bong Joon Ho Says HBO Adaptation Would Resolve Unanswered Questions From Film
Director Bong Joon Ho has shared some insight into his vision for a new six-hour version of “Parasite.” Earlier this month, it was revealed that Bong Joon Ho was in talks to produce a limited series based on “Parasite” for HBO alongside Hollywood director Adam McKay. Although it still remains unclear whether the miniseries would… Continue reading “Parasite” Director Bong Joon Ho Says HBO Adaptation Would Resolve Unanswered Questions From Film