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  Lee Je-hoon Reflects on Intense Filming Experience for 'The Escape'

  SEOUL, June 20 (Yonhap) -- The upcoming film "The Escape," directed by Lee Jong-pil and set to release on July 3rd, tells the story of a North Korean soldier who risks his life to cross th
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  YouTube Content 'Documentary Hwang Eun-jung' to Hit Cinema

  SEOUL, June 20 (Yonhap) -- The new release from the popular YouTube series 'Documentary Hwang Eun-jung' will be screened in theaters, marking the first time YouTube content is released in this
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  Summer Box Office in Dramatic Shift: Smaller Films In, Major Blockbusters Out

  SEOUL, June 20 (Yonhap) -- This summer, traditionally the peak season for the box office, the lineup of South Korean films set to compete for audience attention is emerging. Unlike previous years, wh
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  Spy film 'Harbin' to premiere at Toronto Int'l festival

  Korean film-Tronto fest Spy film 'Harbin' to premiere at Toronto Int'l festival SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- The Korean spy movie "Harbin," starring Hyun Bin, is set to premi
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  'Hierarchy' tops Netflix's non-English TV chart

  Netflix ranking-TV series 'Hierarchy' tops Netflix's non-English TV chart SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- The Korean original series "Hierarchy" rose to No. 1 on Netflix's w
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  'Hierarchy' tops Netflix's non-English TV chart

  SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- The Korean original series "Hierarchy" rose to No. 1 on Netflix's weekly chart for non-English TV series, the global streaming service said Wednesday.The romantic drama, starring rookie actors, garnered 6.3
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  'Hijacking' Director Kim Sung-han Satisfied with Ha Jung-woo's Acting

  SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- The film 'Hijacking,' set to be released on the 21st, is based on the 1971 incident where a Korean Air domestic flight was hijacked over Hongcheon, Gangwon Province,
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  Young Men Set Trend in Kdramas with Innocent, Bold Charm

  SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- "Seo Hye-jin, are you up?" While this text message might seem mundane, it brings an immense, childlike joy to Seo Hye-jin (played by Jung Ryeo-won), who had bee
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  Aespa's Karina Reveals Her 'New Side and True Tension' in 'Agents of Mystery'

  SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap News) — "Since it's my first time doing a variety show, I think I can show my true tension from everyday life," said Karina of K-pop girl group aespa, during a m
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  (Movie Review) Captivating, suspenseful 'Escape'

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The Korean action-drama film "Escape" sets itself apart as an unusual North Korean-set film devoid of the typical ideological confrontations or sentimental bonds between soldiers from both Koreas,
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  Yeo Jin-goo Hopes for Praise with His Role in 'Hijacking'

  SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- "I want to hear people say, 'I saw a new side of Jin-goo,' or 'Jin-goo can handle such roles well.'" Meeting with Yonhap News on the 17th at a ca
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  Suho Says He "Read 'Missing Crown Prince' Script Hundred Times"

  SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- "I carried the script around for two or three months before starting filming for 'Missing Crown Prince.' I think I read it about a hundred times until episode
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  Ha Jung-woo 'Feels Used To Acting Characters in Toil' about Film 'Hijacking'

  SEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- Actor Ha Jung-woo is etched in the audience's memory as a character who miraculously overcomes extreme situations akin to disasters. He has played roles such as a driver
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  (Movie Review) 'Hijack 1971' hijacks real drama, lacks visceral intensity

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- At times, reality outpaces fiction, as actual events can seem more far-fetched and cinematic than the movies themselves. This is the experience audiences may encounter with "Hijack 1971."The actio
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  Choi Ji-woo Ready to Share Her Parenting Experience as New MC for 'The Return of Superman'

  SEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- "It's meaningful to be part of a show that has been loved for 11 years. I think I can share my own parenting experiences and stories with the viewers." The s
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  Lee Sung-min 'Felt Like a Wild Boar Hunter' in Film 'Handsome Guys'

  SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- Actor Lee Sung-min (56), who previously portrayed the weighty role of Chairman Jin Yang-cheol in the drama 'Reborn Rich', has returned as a rough and foul-mouthed ch
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  Kdrama 'Crash' Ratings Soar, Backed by Fresh Theme, Satisfying Retribution

  SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- The drama 'Crash' has been recording high viewership ratings, driven by its unique theme of investigating traffic crimes and delivering the catharsis of good triumph
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  Rom-Com 'My Sweet Mobster' Starring Uhm Tae-goo, Han Sun-hwa Starts with 2% Viewership

  SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- Romantic comedy series 'My Sweet Mobster,' starring actors Uhm Tae-goo and Han Sun-hwa, started with a viewership rating in the 2% range, broadcaster said. Accordin
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  Na In-woo, Lee Se-young Cast in MBC Drama 'Motel California'

  SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- Actors Lee Se-young and Na In-woo have been cast in the new MBC Friday-Saturday drama 'Motel California,' marking their first on-screen romance together. MBC announc
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  Bucheon film fest unveils 2024 lineup

  By Woo Jae-yeonBUCHEON, South Korea, June 12 (Yonhap) -- The Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) on Wednesday unveiled the list of movies to be screened at this year's edition, with "Love Lies Bleeding" selected as t