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  Film Industry Welcomes Cultural Ministry's Funding for Mid-Budget Films, Calls for Holdback System

  SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- The Korean film industry has expressed its support for the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s (MCST) allocation of 10 billion won in next year's budget to suppo
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  Brazilian drama 'Justice: Misconduct' takes top honors at Seoul Int'l Drama Awards

  SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- The Brazilian TV series "Justice: Misconduct" won the grand prize in the international drama category at the Seoul International Drama Awards (SDA), the organizers said Monday."The series explores issues o
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  Healing TV Shows Set in the Countryside Thrives

  SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- A trend of reality TV shows set in rural areas, which showcase peaceful countryside living, is continuing to captivate audiences. These programs, often centered on cooking
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  K-Romantic Comedies Thriving on Overseas OTT Platforms

  SEOUL, Sept. 9 (Yonhap) -- Korean romantic comedies (K-romcoms) are gaining significant popularity on international online streaming platforms, resonating with global audiences who find their subtle
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  Netflix to drop period-action film 'Uprising' next month

  SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Yonhap) -- Netflix's period drama "Uprising," produced by "Decision to Leave" director Park Chan-wook, will be released Oct. 11, the global streaming service said Friday.Starring Gang Dong-won and Park Jeon
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  Kim Myung-min 'Tried to Pull Intimidating Vibe Solely Through Facial Expression'

  SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Yonhap) -- "Instead of using words, I had to express intimidation through just my appearance and expressions. It wasn't easy, especially since my counterpart was Hyun-joo hy
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  Korean spy-thriller 'Harbin' set for release in Dec.

  SEOUL, Sept. 5 (Yonhap) -- The Korean spy movie "Harbin," starring Hyun Bin, is scheduled for release in December, the movie's distributor, CJ ENM, said Thursday. Set in 1909, the e
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  (Movie Review) Unraveling family dynamics: 'House of the Seasons' tells complex saga of generations

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Sept. 5 (Yonhap) -- "House of the Seasons" serves as a microcosm of modern Korea, where the generational divide is more pronounced than ever due to the country's rapid industrialization. The drama film follows a
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  DMZ International Documentary Film Festival to Open Sept. 26, Feature 140 Films

  SEOUL, Sept. 5 (Yonhap) -- DMZ International Documentary Film Festival to Open on the 26th, Featuring 140 Films Including ‘Farming the Revolution’ The 16th DMZ International Documentary Film Festival
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  Director Hur Jin-ho Explores Social Education, Wealth Inequality in 'A Normal Family'

  SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Film director Hur Jin-ho -- renowned for directing films that balance artistic merit and popular appeal, such as Christmas in August (1998), One Fine Spring Day (2001), and
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  '12.12: The Day' chosen as S. Korea's Oscar entry

  SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- The historical film "12.12: The Day" has been selected as South Korea's entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards, the Korean Film Council (KOFIC) said Wednesday.The unanimous deci
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  Culture Minister Attends Disability Film Festival, Watches "Picnic" with Audio Descriptions

  SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- On September 4th, Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Yoo In-chon will attend a special screening at the 25th Gachibom Film Festival. According to the ministry, Minis
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  Actor-Chef Ryu Soo-young Speaks at Stanford University Symposium in Korea

  SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- Actor Ryu Soo-young, who gained attention for his impressive cooking skills, delivered a speech at a startup-related event organized by Stanford University in Korea. On the
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  Developing Games with Fans... 'Devil's Plan 2' Returns with Bigger Scale

  SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Yonhap) -- "We prepared everything to ensure that Season 2 would be completely different from Season 1, from the overall atmosphere to the selection criteria for participants an
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  Actor-Painter Park Ki-woong to Exhibit Artwork at Kiaf SEOUL

  SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- Actor and painter Park Ki-woong will showcase his artwork at the upcoming international art fair, Kiaf SEOUL, held at COEX in Gangnam, Seoul, from September 4 to 8. Accord
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  BIFF 2024: expanded film slate, new documentary award, tributes to Lee Sun-kyun

  By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- The period drama "Uprising" will open this year's Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) early next month, the organizer said Tuesday.
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  Jang Keun-suk, Fan Club Donate Entire Proceeds from Photo Exhibition

  SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- Actor Jang Keun-suk and his official fan club, Cri J, made a generous donation of 117 million won to child care facilities and other charitable causes in celebration of Jan
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  Kim Go-eun on 'Love in the Big City': 'A Project I've Waited 2.5 Years For'

  SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- Kim Go-eun, who left a strong impression as the shaman Hwa-rim in the blockbuster hit The Drug King, returns as a university student with a candid and lively charm in her u
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  Netflix confirms production of 'Kill Boksoon' spinoff

  SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- Netflix is set to expand the universe of its 2023 hit action film "Kill Boksoon" with a spin-off titled "Mantis," starring Im Si-wan in the lead role
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  (Movie Review) 'Concerning My Daughter' explores complex mother-daughter relationship

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- The Korean drama film "Concerning My Daughter" offers a sharp exploration of a mother-daughter relationship, a dynamic often marked by both closeness and complexity.Based on Kim Hye-jin's novel