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Wed, August 5, 2020 | 16:42

[INTERVIEW] Hwang Jung-min becomes deadly hitman in 'Deliver Us From Evil'

Hwang Jung-min's charisma and inner warmth shines through in his performance in the stylish, hard-boiled action film “Deliver Us From Evil.”The flick tells a story of hitman In-nam, played by Hwang, who is set to retire after carrying out one last hit in Japan. However, he finds out he has a nine-year-old daughter he never knew existed and that she has been kidnapped by a cri...

Movies | 2020-07-31 15:22

Korean cinema, politics entangled in 'cozy relations'

In South Korea, cinema and politics are inseparable. During the rule of the conservative governments, a flurry of films featuring South Korea's dramatic rise from the ashes of the Korean War to one of Asia's most vibrant economies and productions dealing with the idea of nationalism were released.

Movies | 2020-07-30 16:49

[INTERVIEW] 'Steel Rain 2: Summit' offers cinematic imagining of 2 Koreas' future

Director Yang Woo-suk said he wanted to explore possible futures for the Korean Peninsula, the Cold War's last divide, through his new action blockbuster “Steel Rain 2: Summit.”

Movies | 2020-07-27 16:05

Megabox launches Korea's first Dolby Cinema

Megabox, one of Korea's three biggest theater chains along with CGV and Lotte Cinema, has launched the country's first Dolby Cinema to deliver a fully immersive cinema experience to moviegoers. The multiplex operator's decision to open its first Dolby Cinema at its COEX location comes amid its attempts to revitalize the movie theater industry that has been hit hard by the COV...

Entertainment | 2020-07-24 15:57

[INTERVIEW] Designer applies traditional Korean aesthetics to wallpaper

Teo Yang, 39, is a Seoul-based interior designer who brings traditional aesthetics to modern spaces. Under the theme “the past in the future,” he combines the past, present and future in multisensory experiences that include interiors, furniture, scents and skincare.

Trend | 2020-07-23 16:37

Late US scholar ventures deep into Korean traditional painting 'chaekgeori'

Chaekgeori, are Korean folk paintings that refer to “books and things.” They first appeared in King Jeongjo's time, who ruled the country from 1776 to 1800, and were popular during the latter period of Joseon Kingdom.

Books | 2020-07-23 16:37

Shim Eun-kyung plays comic relief character in 'Blue Hour'

Actress Shim Eun-kyung plays a charming and fun supporting character in Japanese film “Blue Hour” alongside Japanese actress Kaho. The star duo jointly received the Best Actress award at the 34th Takasaki Film Festival in March.

Movies | 2020-07-21 17:01

Zombie blockbuster shows the way

Posters for “Peninsula” are on display at a theater in Seoul, Sunday. The zombie blockbuster surpassed 1 million admissions in Korea on Saturday, the fourth day of its run, according to distributor Next Entertainment World. / Yonhap

Movies | 2020-07-19 16:54

Culture ministry to spearhead global expansion of Korean wave

Korea will diversify its cultural output and foster related industries such as consumer goods and service sectors in order to create a sustainable environment for the growth of the Korean wave, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Thursday.

Entertainment | 2020-07-19 15:46

Apink's Jeong Eun-ji conveys message of empathy in new EP 'Simple'

Jeong Eun-ji, the main vocalist of K-pop act Apink, dropped her fourth solo mini-album “Simple” on Wednesday. This comes a year and nine months since her third solo mini-album “Hyehwa” released in 2018.

Music | 2020-07-16 09:42

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