The 53rd Baeksang Arts Awards were held on May 3 to celebrate the best and brightest of Korean films and dramas. Actors, entertainers, directors, and screenwriters arrived to a dazzling red carpet event before participating in the prestigious awards ceremony. Suzy returned to MC the event and was joined by actor Park Joong Hoon. The… Continue reading “The Handmaiden” And “Goblin” Take Home Grand Prizes At The 53rd Baeksang Arts Awards + Full List Of Winners
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Winners Of 25th Buil Film Awards Revealed
The 25th Buil Film Awards took place on October 7 in Busan to honor this year’s best films and actors. Lee Byung Hun received the Best Male Actor award and relayed his thoughts about the unfortunate typhoon during his acceptance speech. He hoped that people affected by the natural disaster would be able to be… Continue reading Winners Of 25th Buil Film Awards Revealed
“The Handmaiden” Sets Box Office Record In Its Opening Week
Renowned director Park Chan Wook is adding another honor to his extensive reputation, as his latest film “The Handmaiden” has set a new record in its opening week. Over the course of its first week in theatres, “The Handmaiden” had over 1.8 million viewers, making it the rated-R film with the most opening week viewers… Continue reading “The Handmaiden” Sets Box Office Record In Its Opening Week
Director Park Chan Wook Questions Use Of “Actress” + Addresses Lack of Strong Female Roles
Returning to the film world with his latest film, “The Handmaiden,” acclaimed director Park Chan Wook argues strongly for better female representation in the industry. On May 27, the director explains how he holds women in high regard, and believes men are not superior to women during his appearance on YTN’s “News Tower.” Park Chan Wook is… Continue reading Director Park Chan Wook Questions Use Of “Actress” + Addresses Lack of Strong Female Roles
Park Chan Wook and the Leads of “Lady” Grace the Cover of Cine21
Acclaimed director Park Chan Wook and the leads of his upcoming film “Lady” graced the cover of film magazine Cine21. Park Chan Wook, Kim Min Hee, Kim Tae Ri, and Ha Jung Woo posed for the cover of Cine21 for the magazine’s 1,000th issue. The photo shoot took place inside historical site Cultural Station Seoul… Continue reading Park Chan Wook and the Leads of “Lady” Grace the Cover of Cine21
Director Park Chan Wook to Direct Korean Movie “Lady”
Famed director Park Chan Wook will be directing a movie in his home country. According to industry insiders, Park Chan Wook has decided on “Lady” as his next project, and has begun preparations for production. “Lady” is based on “Fingersmith,” a British crime novel written by Sarah Waters. According to insiders, Park Chan Wook is currently finalizing… Continue reading Director Park Chan Wook to Direct Korean Movie “Lady”
Two Korean Movies Make Time Magazine’s List of Top Female Revenge Flicks
“Time” magazine released a list of 12 top female revenge flicks titled “A Woman Scorned: The Top 12 Female Revenge Movies” on April 29 and two Korean movies made the list: Park Chan Wook‘s “Lady Vengeance” and Im Sang Soo‘s “The Housemaid“. Also on the list were some of Hollywood’s classics such as “Thelma and Louise”… Continue reading Two Korean Movies Make Time Magazine’s List of Top Female Revenge Flicks
“Old Boy” Cast Gathers Together for 10 Year Anniversary
Ten years ago in 2003, Director Park Chan Wook’s movie “Old Boy” stirred Korean and international movie goers with the movie’s plot twists and intriguing cinematography. Now, ten years later in 2013, the cast of “Old Boy” has gathered together to celebrate the special release of the digital re-mastering of the movie. With Director Park… Continue reading “Old Boy” Cast Gathers Together for 10 Year Anniversary
Lee Jung Hyun Is Ready to Shock You Again with “V” Dance Version MV
Lee Jung Hyun, the always changing and innovative K-Pop diva, recently made her return to the stage after three years with the new track “V” and a music video directed by Park Chan Wook (“Old Boy”) and his brother Park Chan Kyung. Staying true to the style of both the Park brothers and Lee Jung Hyun,… Continue reading Lee Jung Hyun Is Ready to Shock You Again with “V” Dance Version MV
Lee Jung Hyun is a Ghostly Bride in “V” Music Video
Korea’s Queen of Techno, Lee Jung Hyun, is back with another fun dance song. She released the music video for “V” through the official CJ E&M YouTube channel. It’s been three years since Lee Jung Hyun last promoted a song, and although she is a veteran singer she looks ageless and delivers a catchy new… Continue reading Lee Jung Hyun is a Ghostly Bride in “V” Music Video