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  Korean films' box-office share jumps to 65 pct in June on back of 'The Roundup: No Way Out'

  By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- The market share of Korean movies at the local box office soared to 65 percent last month, led by the popularity of the action comedy flick "The Roundup: No Way Out," industry data showed Thursday
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  'Roundup' series surpasses cumulative 30 mln admissions

  SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- Three films from the Korean action comedy franchise "The Roundup" have topped a cumulative 30 million admissions, marking the best box office record for a homegrown film series, its distributor said Sunday. The f
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  Ryoo Seung-wan's 'Smugglers' invited to Locarno Film Festival

  SEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- Director Ryoo Seung-wan's new crime action thriller "Smugglers" has been invited to the 76th Locarno Film Festival set to open in Switzerland next month, the festival's homepage showed Thursday. "Sm
• 'King the Land' tops Netflix's weekly ranking for non-English TV shows

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  SEOUL, July 5 (Yonhap) -- The Korean romantic drama series "King the Land" was Netflix's most-watched non-English TV show in the previous week, the streaming platform's viewership chart showed Wednesday. The JTBC series, starring
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  Director says 'Ransomed' is buddy action thriller with suspense, humor

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- Director Kim Seong-hoon said Tuesday his upcoming film "Ransomed" promises an exhilarating buddy action thriller laced with suspense and humor despite dealing with the serious subject of kidnapping.
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  Netflix series 'Celebrity' exposes dark side of glitzy social media influencers: director

  By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- The Netflix drama series "Celebrity" follows the meteoric rise and tragic fall of a social media influencer to reveal the secrets behind the extravagant world where hierarchy is defined by the numb
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  'Roundup: No Way Out' becomes 1st 2023 film to top 10 mln admissions

  By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, July 1 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean action comedy film "The Roundup: No Way Out" on Saturday became the first movie released in the country this year to surpass 10 million admissions.The third installment of the cri
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  Tom cruise says he confronted fear of shooting stunts for 'Mission: Impossible 7'

  By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) -- Hollywood star Tom Cruise said Thursday he felt great pressure making the seventh installment of American spy action film "Mission: Impossible" and was scared to shoot dangerous stunt scenes but c
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  Space survival drama unfolds in 'The Moon' with star-studded cast

  By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- Bankable director Kim Yong-hwa said Tuesday his latest sci-fi blockbuster, "The Moon," is a space survival drama that will give viewers realistic visual experiences and touch their hearts with a
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  'The First Responders 2' to premiere in August

  SEOUL, June 27 (Yonhap) -- SBS’ Friday-Saturday television series “The First Responders” will return to the small screens with its sequel on August 4, the local broadcaster said Tuesday.“The First Res
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  Space-survival film 'The Moon' pre-sold in 155 countries

  SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean filmmaker Kim Yong-hwa’s upcoming sci-fi film “The Moon” has been pre-sold in 155 countries worldwide, its distributor said Monday.This space-survival film depi
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  'Concrete Utopia' to premiere on August 9

  SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean movie "Concrete Utopia," starring Lee Byung-hun, will be released on August 9, said Lotte Entertainment on the Friday.Directed by Um Tae-hwa, the fi
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  'Killing Romance' to be screened as opening film at 22nd NY Asian Film Festival

  SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- Director Lee Won-seok’s latest comedy film “Killing Romance” will mark the opening ceremony of this year’s New York Asian Film Festival.“Killing Romance” will celebrate the
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  (LEAD) Netflix's unwavering conviction on power of stories proven in Korea: co-CEO Ted Sarandos

  (ATTN: ADDS details on Sarandos' meeting with prime minister, photo)By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said Thursday his company's unwavering belief in the power of exceptional content from all corners of the
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  Netflix's unwavering conviction on power of stories proven in Korea: co-CEO Ted Sarandos

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said Thursday his company's unwavering belief in the power of exceptional content from all corners of the globe to captivate audiences worldwide has been proved in South Korea.
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  Director Park Chan-wook advises film students to see classic movies

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- Director Park Chan-wook, who has garnered international acclaim for his distinct storytelling style and visually stunning films, advised film students Wednesday to watch a wide range of classic films to become
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  'Concrete Utopia' depicts struggle for life in quake-devastated Seoul

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- "Concrete Utopia," an upcoming post-apocalyptic Korean film, imaginatively explores what may sound rather unrealistic: What would happen if the apartment complex where I live were the only building
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  'Bloodhounds' tops Netflix's weekly ranking for non-English TV shows

  SEOUL, June 21 (Yonhap) -- Netflix's new Korean-language series "Bloodhounds" was its most-watched non-English TV show in the previous week, its latest viewership chart showed Wednesday. Premiered on June 9, the action drama starring
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  Director Ryoo Seung-wan returns with crime thriller fronted by women

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, June 20 (Yonhap) -- Acclaimed director Ryoo Seung-wan, best known for films such as "Veteran" (2015) and "Escape from Mogadishu" (2021), will return after two years with the genre that he can do the best:
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  Netflix unveils cast of upcoming medical series 'Severe Trauma Center'

  SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- The cast of the upcoming Netflix Korean-language series “Severe Trauma Center” (literal title) has been confirmed and unveiled.Set in the Center for Severe Trauma of a unive