KOFIC to invest in medium-budget films to revitalize local cinema

The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) on Thursday laid out a plan to bolster the production of mid-budget films this year, aiming to revitalize the struggling local film industry. The state agency will allocate approximately 10 billion won (US$6.94 million) to ...

Park Chan-wook Wraps Production on ‘No Other Choice’ With Star-Studded Cast

CJ ENM/MohoAward-winning Korean helmer Park Chan-wook has completed principal photography on his latest feature “No Other Choice,” distributor CJ ENM revealed Tuesday, alongside a first look for the project. The film, which began filming in August 2024, is sla...

'Harbin' tops box office for 3rd consecutive weekend, surpasses 4 mln admissions

The Korean historical drama "Harbin" has maintained its position at the top of the box office for a third consecutive weekend, attracting over 4 million viewers.The film drew an additional 308,000 viewers from Friday to Sunday, bringing its cumulative ...

Award-winning 'Squid Game' designer shares insights on sets, color choices for Season 2

After the runaway success of Netflix's Korean original series "Squid Game," Chae Kyoung-sun, the production designer, was initially tempted to enhance her artistic vision in the second season by incorporating new elements and designs into the set. ...

Berlinale Unveils New Titles Slated for 2025 Edition, Including Jacob Elordi Series ‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North,’ Confirms Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Mickey 17’

Everett Collection The Berlin Film Festival has confirmed that Bong Joon Ho’s Robert Pattinson movie “Mickey 17” will play at the festival, in the Berlinale Special section, alongside a new – and equally glitzy — addition, Justin Kurzel‘s series “The Narr...

The Actor Who Shined in 2024: Noh Sang-hyun of Love in the Big City and Pachinko Season 2

Many were introduced to Noh Sang-hyun through his portrayal of Isak, the sincere and upright pastor in Pachinko. His calm and measured performance left a lasting impression, marking him as an actor with a grounded presence. Noh’s transition to other genres, in...

Disney+'s 'Unmasked' eyes to captivate audiences with serious issues in lighthearted tone

By Disney+'s Korean original series "Unmasked" offers a unique blend of crime and action, tackling weighty social issues with an unexpectedly light touch, its lead actress said Wednesday."When I was offered the role, I was in the midst of worki...

Blackpink Member Jisoo and Park Jeong-min’s Korean Zombie Series ‘Newtopia’ Sets Prime Video Release Date

Prime VideoBlackpink member Jisoo and award-winning actor Park Jeong-min‘s upcoming Korean zombie apocalypse series “Newtopia” is set to debut on Prime Video, the streaming service revealed on Wednesday.The series will premiere globally on Prime Video Feb. 7 a...

Global OTT Services Helps Indonesian Film Industry Grow, Still Facing Tax & Censorship Issues

※The contributions of external writers may differ from the opinions of KoBiz & KOFIC, and they do not represent the official views of KOFIC.The expansion of Netflix and other global Over The Top (OTT) services in 2016 marked a new era for the Indonesian fi...

‘Squid Game’ Stars Lee Jung-jae and Lee Byung-hun Break Down ‘Fun’ Season 2 Twist for Gi-hun and The Front Man, Plus That Game-Changer Finale

NetflixSPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers from “Squid Game” Season 2 finale, now streaming on Netflix.Facing betrayal from an inside man infiltrating the Squid Games is nothing new for Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) within the twisted “Squid Game...