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  (Movie Review) 'Pretty Crazy' bends genres to ultimately drop them all

  By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- After quitting his job, Gil-gu (Ahn Bo-hyun) spends his days aimlessly, often trying his luck at crane machines and loitering at a convenience store late
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  Uhm Jung-hwa, Song Seung-heon say new drama more poignant than ‘Wonderful Nightmar'

  SEOUL, Aug. 13 (Yonhap) -- "While ‘Wonderful Nightmare’ is a fantasy film, ‘My Troublesome Star’ is a drama that sticks closely to real life and feels much more poignant," actor Uhm Jung-h
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  Kim Go-eun, Park Ji-hyun drama "You and Everything Else" to premiere on Netflix next month

  SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- Global OTT giant Netflix said on Tuesday it will release the series "You and Everything Else," starring Kim Go-eun and Park Ji-hyun, next month. The drama depic
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  Disney+ to release first original period drama 'The murky stream' next month, invited to Busan film festival

  SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- Global online streaming service Disney+ will release its first original period drama series next month. Disney+ said on Monday that it will exclusively release "The M
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  'Zombie Daughter' tops 3 million admissions in 11 days, fastest this year

  SEOUL, Aug. 11 (Yonhap) -- The comedy film "My Daughter Is A Zombie," starring Cho Jung-seok, has become the fastest movie released this year to surpass 3 million admissions. According to
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  ‘My Daughter is a Zombie’ surpasses 2.5 million viewers, set to top weekend box office again

  SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- Comedy film “My Daughter is a Zombie,” starring Cho Jung-seok, is expected to maintain its box office lead into its second weekend. According to the Korean Film Council’s co
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  Kim Byung-man legally severs ties with ex-wife’s daughter in first trial ruling

  SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- Entertainer Kim Byung-man has legally ended his parental relationship with his former wife’s daughter, identified as A. Kim’s agency said on Friday that the Seoul Family Cou
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  Ahn Bo-hyun: ‘Pretty Crazy’ is healing film, fresh acting transformation

  SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- “I cried a lot while filming a scene in the latter half of the shoot. My eyes swelled up so much that we had to take a break and reshoot it later,” actor Ahn Bo-hyun recalle
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  Lim Yoon-a hopes ‘Pretty Crazy’ draws fans of ‘My Daughter Is A Zombie'

  SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- “It would be great if those who enjoyed 'My Daughter Is A Zombie (starring Jo Jung-suk)' also came to see 'Pretty Crazy' just out of curiosity,” said actress
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  Softness and kindness offer quiet comfort in film ‘Pretty Crazy’

  SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- In a world overwhelmed by stress and overstimulation, people increasingly seek comfort in harmless, heartwarming moments—whether it’s watching puppies play with babies or pa
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  Romance Kdrama ‘My Youth’ starring Song Joong-ki, Chun Woo-hee to premiere in September

  SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- The new JTBC Friday series “My Youth”, starring Song Joong-ki and Chun Woo-hee, will premiere on September 5, the network announced Thursday. Song plays Sun Woo-hae, a once-
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  TV Personality Hong Jin-kyung Announces Divorce After 22 Years of Marriage

  SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Model-turned-entertainer Hong Jin-kyung has revealed that she has divorced her husband after 22 years of marriage. Her agency confirmed on Wednesday that the divorce had bee
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  Lee Byung-hun to Receive Special Tribute Award at Toronto International Film Festival

  SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean actor Lee Byung-hun has been selected as a recipient of a Special Tribute Award at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the festival announced T
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  Lee Chang-dong to Direct His Next Film on Netflix Starring Jeon Do-yeon, Sol Kyung-gu

  SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- Acclaimed filmmaker Lee Chang-dong is returning to the director’s chair with the Netflix original film, tentatively named "Possible Love," featuring a star-studd
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  Fellow Actors Mourn Late Song Young-kyu: "He Was a Reliable and Trusted Actor"

  SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- Following the passing of actor Song Young-kyu on Tuesday, fellow actors have expressed deep sorrow and remembrance of a colleague who left a lasting impression both on and o
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  Veteran Cartoonist Shin Il-sook Returns with New Webtoon 'Manu's Daughters' After 8 Years

  SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korean veteran comic artist Shin Il-sook, known for classic works such as "Four Daughters of Armian" and "Lineage," is set to return with a new
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  Jung Woo-sung's agency declines to comment on marriage rumors

  SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- Actor Jung Woo-sung is facing rumors that he has married his partner, model Moon Ga-bi, with whom he has a son, according to entertainment sources Tuesday. Jung's agen
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  Go Hyun-jung Transforms into a Serial Killer in 'The Mantis: Original Sin,' Premiering Sept. 5

  SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- Actress Go Hyun-jung will make a shocking transformation into a serial killer in the upcoming SBS drama "The Mantis: Original Sin" ("The Mantis"), se
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  Actor Song Young-kyu of 'Extreme Job' found dead

  YONGIN, South Korea, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- Actor Song Young-kyu, who featured in the 2019 comedy film "Extreme Job," was found dead Monday, police said. Song was discovered by an acquainta
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  'My Daughter is a Zombie' smashes weekend box office

  SEOUL, Aug. 4 (Yonhap) -- "My Daughter is a Zombie," starring Jo Jung-suk, dominated the local box office on its opening weekend, data showed Monday. According to the Korean Film Counci