Lotte Cultureworks Teams With Japan’s Toei to Co-Produce Vietnamese-Language Films

Lotte Cultureworks, the film affiliate of South Korea’s Lotte Group, is partnering with Japanese studio Toei and its own local subsidiary, Lotte Entertainment Vietnam, to make Vietnamese-language films. The three companies signed a memorandum of understanding ...

Netflix Marks 10 Years in Korea as Ted Sarandos Calls the Country a Partner for the Future

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos at an event markingthe 10th anniversary of Netflix’s service in Korea. <Netflix>Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos visited Korea to mark the 10th anniversary of the streamer’s Korean service, calling the country a valued partner in b...

Yeon Sang-ho’s ‘Paradise Lost’ Recoups Net Production Budget Through Presales to 118 Countries and Territories

Poster for Paradise Lost. <CJ ENM>Yeon Sang-ho’s Paradise Lost has earned more than its net production budget of about 500 million won through presales to 118 countries and territories, all before its domestic release. The figures come from overseas sale...

‘Dora’ Director July Jung Receives France’s Order of Arts and Letters at French Night Marking 140 Years of Korea-France Ties

A still from Possible Love. <Netflix>July Jung, director of Dora, has been named a Chevalier of France’s Order of Arts and Letters (Ordre des Arts et des Lettres). The insignia was presented on Oct. 10 at the 2026 French Night, hosted by the Embassy of ...

Venice Grand Jury Prize Winner ‘Possible Love’ Named Best Film at Korean Film Critics’ Awards

    A still from Possible Love. <Netflix>Lee Chang-dong’s Possible Love has been named Best Film at the 46th Korean Association of Film Critics (KAFC) Awards, and Jeon Do-yeon will receive Best Actress for her role in the film. A month aft...

Netflix and KOFIC to Train 100 Korean Filmmakers in Global Planning and Production

Promotional notice for the global capacity-building program on Netflix’s global strategy and production. <Netflix>Netflix and the Korean Film Council (KOFIC) will hold a global capacity-building program on Nov. 10 at the Cinematheque of the Korean Film A...

After The Hollywood Reporter, Variety Names Na Hong-jin to Its Genre Report

Director Na Hong-jin of Hope*. <AP/Yonhap News Agency>*Director Na Hong-jin has been named to Variety’s 2026 Horror Impact Report. The U.S. trade published the report on Oct. 7 (local time), featuring Na as one of its key figures.The report covers filmma...

Bong Joon-ho's 'Ally,' Made by Crews From 12 Countries, to Open in July 2027

Director Bong Joon-ho's animated feature Ally. <CJ ENM>Ally, an animated feature directed by Bong Joon-ho, will open in Korean theaters in July 2027. Production company Barunson C&C announced the schedule on Oct. 9. France is the only overseas market...

Busan Festival Closes as Majid Majidi’s ‘Midday Meal’ Takes First Oscar-Qualifying Busan Award

Actor Yim Si-wan hosts the closing ceremony of the 31st Busan International Film Festival. <Yonhap News Agency>The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) wrapped its 10-day run with a closing ceremony on Oct. 15. The Busan Award for Best Film, the...

KOFIC Co-Hosts American Film Night in Busan with MPA and The Hollywood Reporter

Actress Han Ji-min with guests at the MPA X THR X KOFICAmerican Film Night reception <Photo courtesy of the Korean Film Council>The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) co-hosted the MPA X THR X KOFIC American Film Night on October 7 on the 33rd floor of Park Hya...