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  Major cinema chains close theaters amid box office slump

  SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- CGV, the country's largest multiplex chain, has recently announced the closure of a landmark cinema in downtown Seoul's Myeongdong district amid dwindling audience numbers, in a telling sign of the challenges grippi
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  Seoul International Whistleblower Film Festival to confront war, rebellion and corporate power

  SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul International Whistleblower Film Festival, which showcases films that challenge social injustice or explore inner conflicts, will take place from Oct. 24 to 26 at
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  (Movie Review) AI takes lead in 'Run to the West,' leaving narrative behind

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- The promotion of the action-fantasy film "Run to the West" has focused more on its use of artificial intelligence (AI) in creating visual effects than on its own cinematic merits. As a result, vie
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  'Genie, Make a Wish' tops Netflix non-English series chart

  SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Yonhap) -- The Korean romantic fantasy series "Genie, Make a Wish" has climbed to the top of Netflix's weekly non-English series chart, the streaming giant said Wednesday.The romantic comedy jumped from its initial No.
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  Hong Sisters’ New Drama 'Grand Galaxy Hotel' to Be Produced by Netflix

  SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Yonhap) -- Netflix announced Monday that the Hong Sisters’ new drama “Grand Galaxy Hotel” will be produced as a Netflix original series, starring Lee Do-hyun, Shin Si-ah, Lee Soo-hyuk,
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  'Chainsaw Man – Reze Arc' Tops Weekend Box Office

  SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Yonhap) -- The Japanese animated film “Chainsaw Man – Reze Arc” ranked No. 1 at the domestic box office over the weekend, data showed. According to the Korean Film Council, the film at
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  SBS Series 'Taxi Driver' Returning for Season 3 in November

  SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Yonhap) -- SBS announced Monday that the hit series “Taxi Driver” will return with its third season on Nov. 21. Based on a popular webtoon of the same name, “Taxi Driver” follows Kim D
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  Actress Kim Yun-hye to Marry on Oct. 25

  SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Yonhap) -- Actress Kim Yun-hye, 34, known for her roles in dramas such as “Jeongnyeon: The Star is Born (Jeong Nyeon)” and “Love Scout,” will tie the knot later this month. Her agency
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  Taeyeon Joins ‘Sing Again 4’ as Judge

  SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Yonhap) -- JTBC’s signature audition program “Sing Again” returns for its fourth season, premiering at 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the broadcaster announced on Friday. “Sing Again 4 – The
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  ‘Reply 8090’ Era Drama Boom: Who Does Historical Accuracy Best?

  SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Yonhap) -- A retro drama boom is sweeping through the Korean content industry. From the 1980s to the 1990s, a range of new series set in the past are stirring viewers’ nostalgia. Acco
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  Korea-Russian filmmakers to produce film on Korean independence activist Choi Jae-hyung

  SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- A biographical film about Korean independence activist Choi Jae-hyung will be jointly produced by South Korea and Russia, the film’s production company said Tuesday. Morning
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  Yoon Seo-ah 'practiced everything from knife skills to dialect' for ‘Bon Appetit, Your Majesty’

  SEOUL, Oct. 6 (Yonhap) -- Actress Yoon Seo-ah said she put great effort into mastering both cooking and dialect for her role in the hit tvN drama “Bon Appetit, Your Majesty.” In the series, which has
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  Lee Jung-jae becomes first Korean to receive Charlie Chaplin Award

  SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) — South Korean actor Lee Jung-jae has become the first Korean recipient of the prestigious Charlie Chaplin Award, given to those who have made outstanding contributions to the g
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  Park Bo-gum in hanbok featured on New York Times Square billboard for Chuseok

  SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- A video of actor Park Bo-gum dressed in hanbok will be shown on a billboard in New York’s Times Square on Chuseok, the culture ministry said Thursday. The Ministry of Cultur
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  ‘Transit Love 4’ highlights fast-paced romance, says panelist Lee Yong-jin

  SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- “Transit Love,” the hit dating reality show where former couples live together and decide whether to rekindle their romance or start anew, has returned with its fourth season
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  G-Dragon, other celebrities to be featured in promotional video for APEC summit

  SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- K-pop star G-Dragon and other South Korean celebrities will feature in a promotional video for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, the foreign ministry said Thursday.The video is set to be released
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  Korean webtoon ‘Hero Killer’ to be adapted into French animation

  SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Korean webtoon “Hero Killer” will be adapted into an animated series in France, its producer Jaedam Media said Thursday. The company announced it has signed a deal with ADN,
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  Lee Hyo-ri says makeup has been her ‘friend,’ takes MC role in new show ‘Just Makeup’

  SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Singer-entertainer Lee Hyo-ri said she decided to host Coupang Play’s new variety show “Just Makeup” because of her deep affection for makeup, which she described as a friend
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  TV personality Kim Na-young to remarry singer MyQ

  SEOUL, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- TV personality Kim Na-young, 44, announced Thursday she will remarry singer MyQ, her partner of four years. In a video posted on her YouTube channel, Kim said, “I have decide
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  Netflix releases barrier-free accessibility casebook in Korea

  SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- Netflix has published a Korean-language casebook outlining its barrier-free accessibility efforts, the company said Wednesday, stressing its commitment to ensuring that all v