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  (Movie Review) 'Park Chung-hee': superficial biopic of S. Korea's architect of economic miracle

  (Movie Review) Park Chung-hee-film (Movie Review) 'Park Chung-hee': superficial biopic of S. Korea's architect of economic miracle By Shim Sun-ah SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- The biopic
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  BIFAN launches 11-day genre film showcase

  film fest-opening BIFAN launches 11-day genre film showcase By Woo Jae-yeon BUCHEON, South Korea, July 4 (Yonhap) -- The Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) kicks off Thursday, wi
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  'Escape' ends box-office dominance of 'Inside Out 2'

  SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean film "Escape" debuted at No. 1 on the local box office chart, halting the reign of Disney's animation "Inside Out 2," data showed Thursday.The action drama, released the previous
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  BIFAN launches 11-day genre film showcase

  By Woo Jae-yeonBUCHEON, South Korea, July 4 (Yonhap) -- The Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) kicks off Thursday, with around 150 film celebrities and notable figures expected to grace the opening event.The opening ceremony will b
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  (Movie Review) 'Park Chung-hee': superficial biopic of S. Korea's architect of economic miracle

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- The biopic "Park Chung-hee: The Man Who Dreamed of an Economic Powerhouse" is a live capture release of a theater musical about the former South Korean president credited with rebuilding the country
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  'Escape' Surpasses 'Inside Out 2' to Claim Top Box Office Spot

  SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korean film "Escape," starring Lee Je-hoon and Koo Kyo-hwan, has made a strong debut, attracting over 110,000 viewers on its opening day and securing the nu
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  Shin Ha-kyun Feels Refreshed about His 'Ice-Cold Character' in 'The Auditors'

  SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- "This is the first time I've played a character as ice-cold as this. It was refreshing." Actor Shin Ha-kyun introduced his role during the online production p
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  Kim Hee-ae says Netflix's 'The Whirlwind' explores human flaws, not just politics

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- Actress Kim Hee-ae sees "The Whirlwind," a Netflix political thriller, as more than a political drama.In her view, the series explores timeless themes of moral decay and unchecked ambition that ult
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  Sol Kyung-gu Calls His PM Role in 'Whirlwind' 'Unrealistic Yet Vicariously Satisfying'

  SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- "When I first received the script for 'Whirlwind,' it was very powerful and easy to read. However, I found myself hesitant to commit. I had preconceptions about
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  Actress Lee Yoo-young Marries Non-Celebrity, Expecting Child in September

  SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- Actress Lee Yoo-young has announced her marriage and pregnancy. Her agency, Ace Factory, revealed on the 3rd, "Lee Yoo-young has officially become a couple with her non
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  Lim Young-woong Ventures into Acting with Short Film 'In October'

  SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- Singer Lim Young-woong is set to showcase his acting skills in the short film 'In October,' which will be released at noon on the 6th via Coupang Play and TVing, his
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  Pyo Ye-jin 'Not Afraid to Look Silly' in Kdrama 'Dreaming of a Freaking Fairy Tale'

  SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- "I wasn't afraid to look silly at all. The script was so fun that I was worried I might not do it justice," said actress Pyo Ye-jin during an interview held i
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  SEVENTEEN's Documentary 'Magic Hour, The SEVENTEEN' Airs This Week: MBC

  SEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) -- MBC announced on the 2nd that it will broadcast a special documentary titled "Magic Hour, The SEVENTEEN," focusing on the group SEVENTEEN, on July 5th at 8:40 PM.
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  Jung Ji-hoon aims for 'Red Swan' to top Disney+'s Korean originals this year

  Disney-TV series Jung Ji-hoon aims for 'Red Swan' to top Disney+'s Korean originals this year By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) -- Singer-actor Jung Ji-hoon, better known by his st
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  Jung Ji-hoon aims for 'Red Swan' to top Disney+'s Korean originals this year

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) -- Singer-actor Jung Ji-hoon, better known by his stage name Rain, voiced his aspiration Tuesday for "Red Swan," his new romantic thriller, to become the top-performing Korean original series on Disne
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  Actors Yoon Kye-sang, Im Se-mi, Kim Yo-han Cast in Rugby Kdrama 'Try'

  SEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) -- SBS announced on the 2nd that Yoon Kye-sang, Im Se-mi, and Kim Yo-han have been cast as the lead actors in the upcoming drama "Try: We Become a Miracle" (hereafte
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  Park Eun-bin's Fan Concert Film 'Eun-bin Note: Diva' to Hit Theaters

  SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- CJ CGV announced on the 1st that it will exclusively release the concert film "Eun-bin Note: Diva," featuring actress Park Eun-bin, on July 10. The film captures
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  An Pan-seok's Melo 'Graduation' Ends with ecord 6.6% Rating

  SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- tvN's romantic melodrama series 'Graduation', known for the lyrical and delicate direction characteristic of PD An Pan-seok, concluded with its highest ratings. A
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  'Jinny's Kitchen' debuts in Iceland: Korean beef soup serves up record profits

  reality show-press event 'Jinny's Kitchen' debuts in Iceland: Korean beef soup serves up record profits By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, June 28 (Yonhap) -- TvN's popular reality show &quo
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  Ok Taec-yeon to Star in Japanese Netflix Series 'Soulmate' as Boxer

  SEOUL, June 28 (Yonhap) -- Singer and actor Ok Taec-yeon has been cast in a Japanese Netflix series "Soulmate," His agency, 51K, announced on the 28th. The show is currently in production