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  #Queenmaker, #Netflix

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  Netflix’s ‘Queenmaker’ features unconventional female-dominated political series

  SEOUL, Apr. 15 (Yonhap) -- Netflix’s new Korean-language original series “Queenmaker,” which has been uploaded for international viewing on Friday, follows the story of Hwang Do-hee, a veteran public
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  #KillingRomance

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  Director Lee Won-seok’s comedy film ‘Killing Romance’ touches down in third place

  SEOUL, Apr. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korean comedy film “Killing Romance,” starring Lee Ha-nee and Lee Sun-kyun, has touched down in third place at the local box office chart on the day of release. Per Ko
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  #Suzume

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  'Suzume' sets new all-time high record for Japanese films released in S. Korea

  SEOUL, Apr. 15 (Yonhap) -- Japanese animated blockbuster “Suzume” has broken the all-time high box office record for Japanese films released in Korea, formerly set by “The First Slam Dunk,” only 40 da
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  (LEAD) Kim Jee-woon's 'Cobweb,' Kim Chang-hoon's 'Hopeless' invited to this year's Cannes

  (ATTN: ADDS new info in paras 3, 12-14, last photo)SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Two South Korean films will be screened at noncompetition categories of this year's Cannes Film Festival, the event's organizers has announced.Director Kim Jee-woo
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  ‘Fast & Furious 10’ to premiere in Korea on May 17

  SEOUL, April. 14 (Yonhap) -- The tenth series of Hollywood blockbuster "Fast & Furious" is to be unveiled next month. Universal Pictures, a distributor, has announced on Thursda
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  #BJIFF, #NextSohee, #Ajooma, #Poetry, #WalkUp, #IntheWater

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  Five S. Korean films, including ‘Next Sohee,’ to be screened at upcoming 13th Beijing Int’l Film Festival

  SEOUL, Apr. 14 (Yonhap) -- Five South Korean films will be screened at the upcoming 13th Beijing International Film Festival (BJIFF), which will be held for a week from April 22. Director July Jung’s
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  #JeonjuInt'lFilmFestival

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  Jin Goo and Gong Seung-yeon named presiders of upcoming 24th Jeonju Int’l Film Festival

  SEOUL, Apr. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korean actors Jin Goo and Gong Seung-yeon have been named the presiders of the upcoming 24th Jeonju International Film Festival, the organizing committee announced Fri
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  Director of ‘Faust’ Yang Jung-ung, "I want Park Hae-soo to be ‘Mephisto’ again."

  SEOUL, April. 14 (Yonhap) -- "This performance of ‘Faust’ is part one. We are planning to do part 2 and part 3. In order to complete the series, I should suggest Park Hae-soo to play the role
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  Actress Kim Hee-sun and Lee Hae-young to participate in production of upcoming series 'Gaslighting'

  SEOUL April 14 (Yonhap) -- Actress Kim Hee-sun, and Lee Hye-young will be participating in the production of the upcoming drama series “Gaslighting” According to actress Lee Hye-young’s entertainment
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  Kim Jee-woon's 'Cobweb,' Kim Chang-hoon's 'Hopeless' invited to this year's Cannes

  SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Two South Korean films will be screened at noncompetition categories of this year's Cannes Film Festival, the event's organizers has announced.Director Kim Jee-woon's new feature film "Cobweb" has b
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  #KillingRomance

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  Director Lee Won-seok of ‘Killing Romance’ aspires to produce film that can be loved by everyone

  SEOUL, Apr. 14 (Yonhap) -- During an exclusive interview with South Korean star director Lee Won-seok at a cafe in Seoul on Thursday, a day before his new comedy film “Killing Romance” is scheduled to
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  Naver webtoon ‘Spirit Fingers’ to be made into drama

  SEOUL, April. 14 (Yonhap) -- Naver webtoon “Spirit Fingers” is to be produced as a drama and broadcast during the second half of this year. “Spirit Fingers” tells the story of an ordinary
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  ‘Doctor Cha’ Uhm Jung-hwa, "Character who challenge herself to achieve a dream that she gave up...It was touching

  SEOUL, April. 13 (Yonhap) -- "While playing Cha Jung-sook, I thought the main character's life and my life were very similar. So it was a more touching and relatable story."
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  'Stealer: The Treasure Keeper' kicks off with over 4.7 percent viewing rate

  SEOUL April 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean drama series from provider tvN, “Stealer: The Treasure Keeper” featuring actor Joo Won, has kicked off with 4 percent viewing rate.According to Nielsen Korea th
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  #JeonjuInt’lFilmFestival

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  Jeonju Conference 2023 to examine present and future of independent and artistic films

  SEOUL, Apr. 13 (Yonhap) -- An international film conference, which is scheduled to be held in the city of Jeonju in North Jeolla Province, will serve as a venue to analyze and assess the “today” of in
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  #LeeSunkyun, #KillingRomance

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  (Interview) Lee Sun-kyun says he acted as if wearing mask for comedy film ‘Killing Romance’

  SEOUL, Apr. 13 (Yonhap) -- “I was able to act without any thought or restriction. While shooting, I acted as if I was wearing a mask since the film itself was already based on exaggeration,” veteran a
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  'John Wick 4' tops S.Korean box office on premiere day by attracting 110 thousand audiences

  SEOUL April 13 (Yonhap) -- Hollywood blockbuster action movie “John Wick: Chapter 4” shortened as “John Wick 4” featuring actor Keanu Reeves has successfully topped the South Korean box office on the
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  Blue armor, long hair...Park Seo-joon in 'The Marvels'

  SEOUL, April. 12 (Yonhap) -- Park Seo-joon's appearance in Marvel Studios' new film "The Marvels" has been unveiled for the first time. Marvel Studios has released the fi
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  #OurBloomingYouth

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  Park Hyung-sik and Jeon So-nee’s ‘Our Blooming Youth’ wraps up with rating of 4.9 percent

  SEOUL, Apr. 12 (Yonhap) -- Despite keeping some viewers sitting at the edge of their seats with the leading roles’ meticulous investigations, tvN’s Monday-Tuesday historical series "Our Blooming
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  Jang Hyuk, Jang Na-ra reunite for tvN spy comedy series 'Family'

  By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- A familiar romantic comedy duo, Jang Hyuk and Jang Na-ra, is returning in the upcoming tvN comedy drama series "Family" to show their strong on-screen chemistry for the first time in nine years.