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  Ha Jung-woo calls pilot role in 'Hijacking' toughest among disaster movies

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- For actor Ha Jung-woo, the psychological tension and physical struggles in the confined cockpit against a willful hijacker in the new film "Hijacking" were much harder than he had expected."I
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  Ha Jung-woo Feels His Character in Film 'Hijacking' Most Challenging Ever

  SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- "I've played many characters struggling in confined spaces before, but this one was the most challenging," said actor Ha Jung-woo at a production briefing hel
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  Crime Thriller 'Your Honor' Starring Kim Myung-min, Son Hyun-joo to Premiere This Summer

  SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- Actors Son Hyun-joo and Kim Myung-min will join forces as a judge and the leader of a criminal organization in the new drama 'Your Honor,' set to premiere this summer
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  'The Roundup 4' to Meet Chinese Audience at Shanghai International Film Festival

  SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's 10-million-viewer movie 'The Roundup 4,' starring Ma Dong-seok, will meet Chinese audiences at this year's Shanghai International Film Festival,
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  KBS Denies BBC Allegations on Jung Joon-young Case, Requests Correction

  SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean TV broadcaster KBS has refuted claims made in a BBC documentary that the network was involved in the illegal filming accusations against singer Jung Joon-young d
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  Prolonged Silence from Kang Hyung-wook Amid Workplace Bullying Allegations

  SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- The controversy surrounding dog trainer Kang Hyung-wook, CEO of Bodeum Company, known for his nickname 'Dog President' due to his significant influence on domestic pe
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  'I, the Executioner' unveiled at Cannes to positive reception

  CANNES, France, May 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean director Ryoo Seung-wan's gritty crime action thriller "I, the Executioner" had its global premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday, with the lead actors and the director present
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  'Clean Freak Brian' Moves from YouTube to MBC, Set for Regular Broadcast

  SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- Popular YouTube content "Clean Freak Brian" is set to be adapted into a TV variety show. MBC announced on the 21st that "Clean Freak Brian" will be re
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  'The Midnight Romance in Hagwon' Faces Drunk Driving Controversy, Deletes Scene

  SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- tvN's weekend drama 'The Midnight Romance in Hagwon' has come under fire for a scene depicting the main character driving under the influence of alcohol. In respo
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  KBS 'Dogs Are Incredible' Postponed Amid Kang Hyung-wook's Workplace Bullying Allegations

  SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- KBS's variety program "Dogs Are Incredible," featuring renowned dog trainer Kang Hyung-wook, has been postponed due to allegations of workplace bullying again
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  Lee Dong-hwi Drawn to Portraying Tenacious Detective in 'Chief Detective 1958'

  SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- "At first, I only thought about the character being relentless, but after hearing from Choi Bool-am about the character, I realized it wasn't just about being relen
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  Lee Je-hoon Tried to Emulate Choi Bul-am's Spirit in 'Chief Detective 1958'

  SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- Playing the younger version of the iconic character Park Young-han from the legendary drama 'Chief Detective,' actor Lee Je-hoon shared his apprehensions and experien
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  Korean Film to Be Remade in Hollywood Starring Emma Stone

  SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- Korean filmmaker Jang Joon-hwan's debut feature film "Save the Green Planet!" will be remade in Hollywood. CJ ENM announced on the 20th that the Hollywood rem
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  Documentary Film about Solbi Wins Silver at New York Festivals TV & Film Awards

  SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- Documentary film "Painting through Pain," featuring K-pop singer and artist Solbi, recently won the Silver Award in the documentary category at the New York Festi
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  Suzy, Kim Woo-bin to Co-Star in New Netflix Series

  SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- Star TV screenwriter Kim Eun-sook, director Lee Byung-hun, and actors Kim Woo-bin and Suzy are teaming up for a new Netflix series, the OTT streamer said on the 20th. Netfli
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  Screenwriter Kim Eun-sook's new star-studded series to air on Netflix

  SEOUL, May 20 (Yonhap) -- The global streaming service Netflix confirmed Monday the production of a new romantic comedy series by renowned screenwriter Kim Eun-sook, starring Suzy and Kim Woo-bin. The 12-episode series, "Everything Will Come Tr
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  'The Ruler of the Land' to Conclude After 30 Years, Adapted into OTT Series: Creator Duo

  SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- "The Ruler of the Land" creators Jeon Geuk-jin (56) and Yang Jae-hyun (54) reflected on their 30-year journey with the beloved manga at a cafe in Mapo-gu, Seoul
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  Netflix's Teen Series 'Hierarchy' to Premiere on June 7th

  SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- "Hierarchy," a new Netflix series depicting the firm hierarchy among prestigious schoolers, is set to meet viewers on June 7th, the streamer said. "Hierarc
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  Ma Dong-seok Vows to Present More Intense Action in Episodes 5-8 of "The Roundup" Movie Series

  SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- Actor Ma Dong-seok vowed to deliver more intense actions and "continue to explore new attempts" in the upcoming 5th-8th installment of the movie series "The
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  'The Roundup: Punishment' sets another record with 10 mln admissions

  SEOUL, May 16 (Yonhap) -- The crime-action film "The Roundup: Punishment" set another record by attracting more than 10 million viewers on Wednesday, after 22 days of screening, data showe