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  (Movie Review) 'Homeward Bound,' compelling family drama with touches of humor

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- We sometimes hide our troubles from our family, knowing they would suffer as much as we do, and in doing so, we become strangers -- closest in proximity yet farthest in understanding. In his new film "Ho
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  Actor Cho Woo-jin calls film 'Boss' a Chuseok gift set of colorful characters

  SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- Actor Cho Woo-jin described his upcoming film “Boss” as “a feast of characters, like a Chuseok holiday table filled with abundant dishes,” during a production briefing held
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  ‘Demon Slayer’ tops 3 mln admissions with 800,000 weekend moviegoers

  SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- Japanese animated film “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” (hereafter "Infinity Castle) drew 800,000 viewers over the weekend, surpassing 3 million in cumulative admission
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  Rave reviews make 'No Other Choice' top Venice contender

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Sept. 1 (Yonhap) -- Park Chan-wook's latest film, "No Other Choice," has received critical acclaim following its international premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, emerging as one of the strongest
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  (Movie Review) 'Murder Report': thriller that lacks thrills

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- Director-writer Cho Young-joon of the upcoming psychological thriller "Murder Report" has said the initial inspiration for the film came from a random scene he saw at a zoo.He observed a child loo
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  Bill Gates opens up on 'You Quiz on the Block' about leaving legacy beyond wealth

  SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Microsoft co-founder and global philanthropist Bill Gates has shared insights into his life, career and philosophy during a guest appearance on the popular talk show "
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  'KPop Demon Hunters' emerges as Netflix's most-watched film ever

  SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- The animated sensation "KPop Demon Hunters" has officially become Netflix's most-watched movie of all time. The film has amassed 236 million views since i
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  'KPop Demon Hunters' emerges as Netflix's most-watched film ever

  SEOUL, Aug. 27 (Yonhap) -- The animated sensation "KPop Demon Hunters" has officially become Netflix's most-watched movie of all time.The film has amassed 236 million views since its release on June 20, surpassing the previous record
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  Marking 30th anniv., BIFF introduces competition, 'Carte Blanche' program

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) is launching its first-ever competition section, an initiative aimed at enhancing the festival's global standing and competitiveness, the organizing committee
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  (Movie Review) Netflix series 'Aema' revisits 1980s Korea through story of women who fought on screen and off

  SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Yonhap) -- Netflix’s new series "Aema," released Friday, sheds light on South Korea’s 1980s film industry through the story of the making of "Madame Aema," a fi
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  Lee Jae-wook, Choi Sung-eun to star in romance drama 'Last Summer'

  SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- The new romance drama "Last Summer," starring Lee Jae-wook and Choi Sung-eun, will premiere in November, broadcaster KBS said Monday. The series follows the stor
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  Netflix's 'Love Untangled' blends self-love with '90s teen romance

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- Netflix's upcoming romantic film, "Love Untangled," seems to be continuing a popular theme of self-love, echoing the message of embracing one's true self recently seen in the global phenom
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  'My Daughter is a Zombie' hits 5 mln milestone; 'Demon Slayer' dominates weekend box office

  SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- "My Daughter is a Zombie" surpassed the 5 million admission mark over the weekend, becoming the first film of this year to achieve that feat, data showed Monday.According to the Korean Film Council, the zombie d
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  Actress Lee Honey gives birth to second daughter

  SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- Actress Lee Hanee has given birth to her second daughter, her agency said Monday. According to Saram Entertainment’s subsidiary Team HOPE, Lee delivered the baby late Saturd
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  'Demon Slayer' becomes fastest film this year to hit 1 mln admissions

  SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- The new Japanese animated film "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -- The Movie: Infinity Castle" surpassed 1 million admissions in its first two days, setting this
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  'Demon Slayer' becomes fastest film this year to hit 1 mln admissions

  SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- The new Japanese animated film "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -- The Movie: Infinity Castle" surpassed 1 million admissions in its first two days, setting this year's fastest box-office record, data showed
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  'My Daughter Is a Zombie' tops box office for 4th week; 'Demon Slayer' leads ticket reservations

  SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Yonhap) -- The film "My Daughter Is a Zombie," starring Cho Jung-seok, has remained atop the local box office for four consecutive weeks, signaling another strong weekend
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  Netflix series 'Genie, Make A Wish' starring Suzy, Kim Woo-bin to be released in October

  SEOUL, Aug. 22 (Yonhap) -- Netflix will release the fantasy romantic comedy series ""Genie, Make A Wish"," starring Kim Woo-bin and Suzy, on Oct. 3, the global streaming servi
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  Director of K-pop Demon Hunters Encounters White Porcelain Moon Jar

  SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- “Moon jars are made by joining two large rice bowls together. Look closely—it’s round, but not a perfect circle, right?” On Thursday at the National Museum of Korea’s perma
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  Prosecution seeks 3-year prison term for Hwang Jung-eum on embezzlement charges

  JEJU, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors have requested a three-year prison sentence for actress Hwang Jung-eum, who has been indicted on charges of embezzling about 4.3 billion won in company funds. At