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  'I, the Executioner' leads weekend box office as audience hits 7 mln

  SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- The crime action film "I, the Executioner" dominated the local box office for the fourth consecutive week, reaching a cumulative audience of 7 million, data showed Monday.The movie, the sequel to the 2015 hit &q
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  From thrillers to animation: Netflix's 2025 Korean originals promise universal fun, fresh stories

  By Woo Jae-yeonBUSAN, Oct. 5 (Yonhap) -- Netflix, a global streaming service, plans to roll out seven Korean original films next year, responding to rapidly evolving content consumption trends as movie viewing extends beyond traditional theaters.The
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  BIFF's 'Asian Contents & Film Market' Opens with 30 Countries Participating

  SEOUL, Oct. 5 (Yonhap) -- The Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM), a leading content marketplace in Asia, kicked off on the 5th at BEXCO's Exhibition Hall 2 in Haeundae, Busan. The four-day e
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  From thrillers to animation: Netflix's 2025 Korean originals promise universal fun, fresh stories

  By Woo Jae-yeon BUSAN, Oct. 5 (Yonhap) -- Netflix, a global streaming service, plans to roll out seven Korean original films next year, responding to rapidly evolving content consumption trends as
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  'Grand Tour' director Miguel Gomes says film is dialogue between reality, fiction

  By Woo Jae-yeon BUSAN, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- Portuguese film director Miguel Gomes said Friday the allure of filmmaking lies in its ability to explore reality and fantasy simultaneously, blending the
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  'Grand Tour' director Miguel Gomes says film is dialogue between reality, fiction

  By Woo Jae-yeonBUSAN, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- Portuguese film director Miguel Gomes said Friday the allure of filmmaking lies in its ability to explore reality and fantasy simultaneously, blending the two seamlessly."I've long been obsessed with
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  (Movie Review) 'Uprising': gripping tale of brotherhood meeting brutality of broken system

  By Woo Jae-yeon BUSAN, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- While not the first film to tackle slavery, "Uprising" stands out as one of the most compelling Korean films to explore this theme, masterfully
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  Japanese filmmaker Kurosawa honored at BIFF: 'My vision is still evolving'

  By Woo Jae-yeon BUSAN, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- Acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa described his cinematic vision as a "work in progress" without a definite direction. "I&
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  Japanese filmmaker Kurosawa honored at BIFF: 'My vision is still evolving'

  By Woo Jae-yeonBUSAN, Oct. 3 (Yonhap) -- Acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Kiyoshi Kurosawa described his cinematic vision as a "work in progress" without a definite direction."I've been making films for over 40 years. While people c
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  (Movie Review) 'Uprising': gripping tale of brotherhood meeting brutality of broken system

  By Woo Jae-yeonBUSAN, Oct. 3 (Yonhap) -- While not the first film to tackle slavery, "Uprising" stands out as one of the most compelling Korean films to explore this theme, masterfully portraying the sheer absurdity of a system that reduc
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  Exploring evolution of cinema: BIFF embraces Netflix with opening title 'Uprising'

  By Woo Jae-yeonBUSAN, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Five years after the Netflix film "Roma" won three Oscars, the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), Asia's largest, selected a Netflix movie as its opening title for the first time in its
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  BIFF opens with Netflix's 'Uprising,' expands lineup despite setbacks

  By Woo Jae-yeon BUSAN, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- The 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) kicks off on Wednesday, featuring the historical drama "Uprising" as its opening film, the f
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  Premieres to look out for: Korean films to catch at BIFF

  By Woo Jae-yeon BUSAN, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- As the annual Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), Asia's largest, gears up to offer cinephiles over 200 films, here are some recommendations for
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  Two Korean titles top Netflix's non-English weekly charts

  SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Two Korean titles topped Netflix's weekly viewing charts, the global streaming company said Wednesday. "Officer Black Belt," a crime action film starring K
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  BIFF opens with Netflix's 'Uprising,' expands lineup despite setbacks

  By Woo Jae-yeonBUSAN, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- The 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) kicks off on Wednesday, featuring the historical drama "Uprising" as its opening film, the festival's first-ever over-the-top (OTT) production
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  Premieres to look out for: Korean films to catch at BIFF

  By Woo Jae-yeonBUSAN, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- As the annual Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), Asia's largest, gears up to offer cinephiles over 200 films, here are some recommendations for audiences eager to discover new Korean films. Each of
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  Focusing on Creatures Beyond Gyeongseong: 'Gyeongseong Creature 2'

  SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Yonhap) -- The second season of Netflix's Gyeongseong Creature, released on the 27th, has generated more skepticism than excitement among viewers. Despite a hefty production bud
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  Kim Jun-han on His Reunion with Jang Na-ra in 'Good Partner': ;Feels Like a Past Life'

  SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Yonhap) -- Actor Kim Jun-han recently reflected on his reunion with actress Jang Na-ra in the SBS drama "Good Partner," two decades after performing with her as a drummer
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  Actress Park Ji-a, Heroine's Mother in "The Glory," Passes Away

  SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Yonhap) -- Actress Park Ji-a, who portrayed the role of Moon Dong-eun's mother in the drama The Glory, has passed away at the age of 52. On the 30th, her agency, Billions, announ
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  Sul Kyung-gu, Hong Kyung, Ryu Seung-bum to Star in Netflix' Film 'Good News'

  SEOUL, Sept. 27 (Yonhap) -- Netflix announced on the 27th that it will produce Good News, the latest film directed by Byun Sung-hyun. Following Kill Boksoon (2023), this will be Byun's second Net