As February unfolds, the air is filled with anticipation and excitement, and what better way to embrace the month of love than by diving into the captivating world of Korean, Turkish, and Mandarin dramas? Here’s a curated special collection of some of the most popular international shows that promise to steal your heart and keep you glued to the screen.
The worldwide show lineup is certain to take you on a love-filled adventurous ride. From adrenaline-pumping thriller romances to soul-stirring medical dramas and tender youthful love stories, ensuring an unforgettable adventure with every watch. Get ready to laugh, cry and fall in love all over again with the alluring lineup of international series.
Life Is Today
Based on the American series ‘New Amsterdam,’ the Turkish drama follows the events that subsequently occur after an idealist doctor, Chief Physician Barış Güvener, is appointed to Hisarönü Hospital, one of the oldest...
The worldwide show lineup is certain to take you on a love-filled adventurous ride. From adrenaline-pumping thriller romances to soul-stirring medical dramas and tender youthful love stories, ensuring an unforgettable adventure with every watch. Get ready to laugh, cry and fall in love all over again with the alluring lineup of international series.
Life Is Today
Based on the American series ‘New Amsterdam,’ the Turkish drama follows the events that subsequently occur after an idealist doctor, Chief Physician Barış Güvener, is appointed to Hisarönü Hospital, one of the oldest...
- 2/18/2024
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
After gaining international critical acclaim with his short and art house films, Song Il-gon's directed first mainstream film “Always” that opened the 2011 Busan International Film Festival. It was also the first feature film for actress Han Hyo-joo. Song Il-gon (1971) studied Fine Arts at the Seoul Institute of the Arts. After graduation he attended the National Academy of Film in Łódź, Poland. During his time there he made several short films that were influenced by psychology and Western mythology such as Liver and Potato(1998) inspired by the biblical story of Cain and Abel and The Dream of the Clowns (1998). Receiving the Jury Prize for Best Short Film for Picnic (Sopoong,1999) Song became the first Korean to win an award at the Cannes Film Festival. This international success continued with his first feature Flower Island (2001) wining a prize at the Venice Film Festival
“Always” is screening at Hong Kong Arts Centre,...
“Always” is screening at Hong Kong Arts Centre,...
- 10/27/2023
- by Nancy Fornoville
- AsianMoviePulse
Cj Enm, which includes Korea’s largest film producer and distributor, is using the Asian Contents & Film Market this week to launch a handful of new titles while basking in its recent box office and festival successes.
“The Boys” gets its premiere as a special screening withing the Busan International Film Festival’s expanded Korean Cinema Today section. This crime drama delves into the lives of three teenage boys, falsely accused and jailed for a brutal robbery-murder case. Fifteen years later, they seek a retrial in a bid to prove their innocence.
The veteran cast line-up includes Seol Kyung Gu (“Kingmaker”), Yu Jun Sang (“Along With The Gods: Two Worlds”), Jin Kyung (“Beasts Clawing At Straws”), Heo Sung Tae and Yeom Hye Ran (“Special Delivery”). “The Boys” was directed by Chung Ji Young, whose notable works include “National Security” and “Black Money.”
History has proven freedom comes at a price.
“The Boys” gets its premiere as a special screening withing the Busan International Film Festival’s expanded Korean Cinema Today section. This crime drama delves into the lives of three teenage boys, falsely accused and jailed for a brutal robbery-murder case. Fifteen years later, they seek a retrial in a bid to prove their innocence.
The veteran cast line-up includes Seol Kyung Gu (“Kingmaker”), Yu Jun Sang (“Along With The Gods: Two Worlds”), Jin Kyung (“Beasts Clawing At Straws”), Heo Sung Tae and Yeom Hye Ran (“Special Delivery”). “The Boys” was directed by Chung Ji Young, whose notable works include “National Security” and “Black Money.”
History has proven freedom comes at a price.
- 10/7/2022
- by Rebecca Souw
- Variety Film + TV
"The great Controller is locked inside you. Ready to break free?" One last look! Well Go USA has revealed a final official US trailer for the Korean epic action sci-fi movie Alienoid, opening in US theaters this week (starting August 26th). We already posted three other trailers for this movie before, but they keep hyping it up with more more more. A tale of two eras, Alienoid follows two Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392) gurus seeking a legendary, time-bending blade as they unexpectedly cross paths with modern-era people hunting down a dangerous alien concealed inside a human's body. This sounds and looks awesome. The sci-fi action fantasy features a cast including Ryu Jun-yeol as the master swordsman, Kim Tae-ri as "a woman who shoots thunder", Kim Woo-bin, So Ji-seob, Yum Jung-ah, Kim Eui-eung, Lee Ha-nee, and Jo Woo-jin. I totally want to bring everyone I know to the theater to watch this when it plays this week.
- 8/24/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Korea has never been a stranger to the horror genre, but it seems that in recent decades the country has been producing some high-quality horror movies and TV shows that deserve far larger audiences. While many audiences associate horror with visceral thrills that emphasize graphic violence and explicit supernatural elements, Korean horror is often typified by more character-driven stories, explorations of deeper themes, and pointed social commentary. There also tends to be a Korean horror film or TV show for any pop culture fan as there's quite a bit of genre mixing, from "intense crime horror" to "lighthearted romantic comedy horror" to "whimsical fantasy horror" and everything in between.
Unfortunately, there aren't very many Korean horror shows that are easily available in the U.S. yet, but the massive success of the Netflix Korean series "Squid Game" could hopefully spark international interest in Korean shows that dive into darker and more suspenseful subjects.
Unfortunately, there aren't very many Korean horror shows that are easily available in the U.S. yet, but the massive success of the Netflix Korean series "Squid Game" could hopefully spark international interest in Korean shows that dive into darker and more suspenseful subjects.
- 8/12/2022
- by Joe Garza
- Slash Film
Alienoid International Trailer 2 — Well Go USA Entertainment has released the second movie trailer for Alienoid / Oegye+in 1bu (2022). View here the first Alienoid international movie trailer. Cast and crew Choi Dong-hoon‘s Alienoid stars Ryu Jun-yeol, Kim Tae-ri, Kim Woo-bin, So Ji-seob, Yum Jung-ah, Kim Eui-eung, Lee Ha-nee, and Jo Woo-jin. Choi Dong-hoon [...]
Continue reading: Alienoid (2022) International Movie Trailer 2: Aliens Place Prisoners in Human Bodies in Choi Dong-hoon’s Sci-Fi Film...
Continue reading: Alienoid (2022) International Movie Trailer 2: Aliens Place Prisoners in Human Bodies in Choi Dong-hoon’s Sci-Fi Film...
- 8/3/2022
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
"That blade can wake up prisoners, and it can move you through time." Sounds like one powerful blade! Korea's Cj Entertainment has revealed another official trailer for the epic sci-fi Alienoid, which is finally set for a US release. Well Go USA will drop this one in US theaters at the end of August. We already posted two other trailers for this movie before, but there's always more footage to see. During the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), Taoists try to take a mysterious holy sword. Meanwhile in present day (in 2022), aliens appear on Earth. A time door soon connects the late Goryeo period and the present day. The two parties cross paths when a time-traveling portal opens, causing chaos and confusion. The science fiction action fantasy features a cast including Ryu Jun-yeol as the master swordsman, Kim Tae-ri as "a woman who shoots thunder", Kim Woo-bin, So Ji-seob, Yum Jung-ah, Kim Eui-eung,...
- 8/2/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
“It’s much easier for me defend you if I know the truth,” the lawyer (Kim Yunjin) says.
By this point, the big drama it over. The clamour of the press, the trial itself – and, of course, the murder. Yoo Min-ho (So Ji-seob), declared innocent but still under suspicion, has retreated to the family cabin high up in the mountains where he can escape from all the attention. It’s the place where he used to spend illicit hours with the dead woman, Kim Se-hee (Im Jin-ah), and it now serves as his sanctuary whilst he tries to get his head around the fact that new evidence has emerged and he might be prosecuted again.
He doesn’t know what the new evidence is. That’s partly why the lawyer is there. “I’m innocent,” he protests when she asks him what really happened, but she insists that nobody is ever completely innocent,...
By this point, the big drama it over. The clamour of the press, the trial itself – and, of course, the murder. Yoo Min-ho (So Ji-seob), declared innocent but still under suspicion, has retreated to the family cabin high up in the mountains where he can escape from all the attention. It’s the place where he used to spend illicit hours with the dead woman, Kim Se-hee (Im Jin-ah), and it now serves as his sanctuary whilst he tries to get his head around the fact that new evidence has emerged and he might be prosecuted again.
He doesn’t know what the new evidence is. That’s partly why the lawyer is there. “I’m innocent,” he protests when she asks him what really happened, but she insists that nobody is ever completely innocent,...
- 8/1/2022
- by Jennie Kermode
- eyeforfilm.co.uk
Who doesn’t like a good murder mystery, especially one that keeps you on the edge of your seat guessing who the killer is until the credits roll? Based on the 2017 Spanish film The Invisible Guest directed by Oriol Paulo but with a revamped ending, writer/director Yoon Jong-seok’s South Korean thriller Confession had its Canadian Premiere at this year’s Fantasia International Film Festival. Confession masterfully tells the story of a man suspected of murder through a series of mind-bending flashbacks leading to a transcendent final act.
Confession stars So Ji-sub as Yoo Min-ho, a man suspected of killing his mistress Kim Se-hee, played by Jin-Ah Im. Yoo claims he’s innocent, but he appears to be guilty after he was found in a locked hotel room with his dead lover. When he is released on bail, he goes to a remote retreat to meet with his new attorney,...
Confession stars So Ji-sub as Yoo Min-ho, a man suspected of killing his mistress Kim Se-hee, played by Jin-Ah Im. Yoo claims he’s innocent, but he appears to be guilty after he was found in a locked hotel room with his dead lover. When he is released on bail, he goes to a remote retreat to meet with his new attorney,...
- 7/31/2022
- by Michelle Swope
- DailyDead
Tickets go on sale July 1 for the fully in-theater 20th anniversary edition of the New York Asian Film Festival (Nyaff), presented by the New York Asian Film Foundation and Film at Lincoln Center (Flc), running from July 15–28, 2022 at Flc, as well as on July 23 and July 28–31 at Asia Society, which will be co-presenting a selection of key films and a Hong Kong marathon day. International stars and acclaimed filmmakers will return in-person to grace the Nyaff red carpet at Flc, receive awards, speak at Q&a sessions, and impart wisdom during masterclasses and special talks.
Hong Kong cultural icon Josie Ho will headline Nyaff 2022 with her latest project as producer of the inspiring musical documentary Finding Bliss: Fire and Ice—The Director’s Cut, in which she travels with musicians and students from Hong Kong to Iceland for a transcendent collaboration. As a tribute to the acting superstar, the festival...
Hong Kong cultural icon Josie Ho will headline Nyaff 2022 with her latest project as producer of the inspiring musical documentary Finding Bliss: Fire and Ice—The Director’s Cut, in which she travels with musicians and students from Hong Kong to Iceland for a transcendent collaboration. As a tribute to the acting superstar, the festival...
- 7/1/2022
- by Grace Han
- AsianMoviePulse
"For many years, aliens have kept their prisoners locked inside human bodies." Cj Entertainment in Korea has debuted another new "teaser" trailer for an epic sci-fi movie titled Alienoid. We posted a trailer for this a few weeks ago, but this teaser has even better footage. During the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), Taoists try to take a mysterious holy sword. Meanwhile in present day (in 2022), aliens appear on Earth. A time door soon connects the late Goryeo period and the present day. The two parties cross paths when a time-traveling portal opens, causing chaos and confusion. The science fiction action fantasy features a cast including Ryu Jun-yeol as a master swordsman, Kim Tae-ri as "a woman who shoots thunder", Kim Woo-bin, So Ji-seob, Yum Jung-ah, Kim Eui-eung, Lee Ha-nee, and Jo Woo-jin. It was shot all together but will be released in two sequential parts, instead of one big movie, which...
- 6/24/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Alienoid Trailer — Choi Dong-hoon‘s Alienoid / Oegye+in 1bu (2022) international movie trailer has been released by Cj Entertainment and Media. The Alienoid trailer stars Ryu Jun-yeol, Kim Tae-ri, Kim Woo-bin, So Ji-seob, Yum Jung-ah, Kim Eui-eung, Lee Ha-nee, and Jo Woo-jin. Crew Choi Dong-hoon wrote the screenplay for Alienoid. Caper Film produced this film. Plot Synopsis Alienoid‘s [...]
Continue reading: Alienoid (2022) International Movie Trailer: Swordsmen vs. Space Aliens in Choi Dong-hoon’s Scifi Film...
Continue reading: Alienoid (2022) International Movie Trailer: Swordsmen vs. Space Aliens in Choi Dong-hoon’s Scifi Film...
- 6/13/2022
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
"How long do we have to stay on Earth?" Cj Entertainment in Korea has revealed the first international trailer for an epic sci-fi movie called Alienoid. Actually it's two movies! This "Part 1" will be out in July in Korea, though no US date is set yet. During the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392), Taoists try to take a mysterious holy sword. Meanwhile in present day (in 2022), aliens appear on Earth. A time door soon connects the late Goryeo period and the present day. The two parties cross paths when a time-traveling portal opens, causing chaos and confusion. The science fiction action fantasy features a cast including Ryu Jun-yeol as a master swordsman, Kim Tae-ri as "a woman who shoots thunder", Kim Woo-bin, So Ji-seob, Yum Jung-ah, Kim Eui-eung, Lee Ha-nee, and Jo Woo-jin. It was shot as one but will be released in two sequential parts; Ryu Jun-yeol & Kim Tae-ri star in...
- 6/13/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
The Battleship Island, the historical action film, which premiered on July 26, was seen by over 970,000 viewers on its first day, setting a new record for the largest opening in Korean movie history. Accounting for 71.4% of all ticket sales, the film broke the record previously held by Tom Cruise’s The Mummy. The last Korean film to hold this record was 2016’s Train to Busan.
The World War II set film is directed by Ryoo Seung-wan (The Berlin File) and stars Song Joong-ki (from the popular K-drama Descendants of the Sun), So Ji-sub, Lee Jung-hyun and Hwang Jung-min. Its story of forced labor under Japanese occupation on the island of Hashima (nicknamed Battleship Island because of its shape resembling a warship), where a group of about 400 workers risk their lives to attempt an escape seems to have struck a chord with the Korean movie going population. The director has stated...
The World War II set film is directed by Ryoo Seung-wan (The Berlin File) and stars Song Joong-ki (from the popular K-drama Descendants of the Sun), So Ji-sub, Lee Jung-hyun and Hwang Jung-min. Its story of forced labor under Japanese occupation on the island of Hashima (nicknamed Battleship Island because of its shape resembling a warship), where a group of about 400 workers risk their lives to attempt an escape seems to have struck a chord with the Korean movie going population. The director has stated...
- 7/30/2017
- by Arnav Sinha
- AsianMoviePulse
"We leave no one behind!" Cj Entertainment has debuted another new official trailer for the war film titled Battleship Island, or also The Battleship Island, from director Ryoo Seung-wan. Set during the Japanese occupation of Korea in 1944, the film is about the 400+ Koreans that were conscripted into slave labor mining coal on an island known as "Battleship Island". The story goes that they attempted to band together and make an escape. The main cast includes Hwang Jung-min, So Ji-sub, Song Joong-ki and Lee Jung-hyun. The first teaser trailer we posted was already impressive, but this new trailer packs in tons of action and emotion. It's a strong sell for the film, I'm definitely curious about seeing this. Take a look below. Here's the newest official Us trailer for Ryoo Seung-wan's Battleship Island, direct from YouTube: You can still watch the original teaser trailer for Battleship Island here, to see more footage from this.
- 7/7/2017
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
The Battleship Island Trailer Seung-wan Ryoo‘s The Battleship Island (2017) movie trailer stars Joong-ki Song, Jung-min Hwang, Ji-seob So, Su-an Kim, and Jung-hyun Lee. The Battleship Island‘s plot synopsis: “The 1940s-set historical thriller tells a fictional story, yet details are drawn from real life. During the end of WWII, approximately 400-700 Korean civilians [...]
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Continue reading: The Battleship Island (2017) Movie Trailer: 400 Prisoners Attempt Escape During WWII...
- 7/6/2017
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Japanese media has been criticizing Ryoo Seung-wan‘s The Battleship Island even before its completion saying the film is depicting false facts and is “distorting” history between the two countries.
However, during a news conference for the film, Director Ryoo Seung-wan defends that it is a “fact-based fiction” which he studied himself. He made mention of the film’s depictions of the labourers and their setting which were in line with South Korean government reports released in 2012. Only the main characters’ dramatical stories were from his imagination.
Other than that, the director assures that once the film hits the theaters all Japanese concerns would dissipate as it is not meant to bring about nationalistic or anti-Japanese sentiments instead it is “more fundamentally about the mankind and war.”
Source: yonhapnews.co.kr
The much anticipated film tells the story of Korean forced labourers who lived in Japan’s Hashima Island, named Battleship Island in English,...
However, during a news conference for the film, Director Ryoo Seung-wan defends that it is a “fact-based fiction” which he studied himself. He made mention of the film’s depictions of the labourers and their setting which were in line with South Korean government reports released in 2012. Only the main characters’ dramatical stories were from his imagination.
Other than that, the director assures that once the film hits the theaters all Japanese concerns would dissipate as it is not meant to bring about nationalistic or anti-Japanese sentiments instead it is “more fundamentally about the mankind and war.”
Source: yonhapnews.co.kr
The much anticipated film tells the story of Korean forced labourers who lived in Japan’s Hashima Island, named Battleship Island in English,...
- 6/16/2017
- by Katrina Dumangas
- AsianMoviePulse
Set during the Japanese colonial era, the film takes place on Japan’s Hashima Island (nicknamed Battleship Island), which was a forced labor camp, and recounts the story of 400 Korean workers who attempt to escape.
Starring Hwang Jung-min (The Wailing), So Ji-sub (A Company Man), Song Joong-ki,
Ryoo Seung-wan (Veteran)’s latest is slated for release in July and will be distributed by Cj Entertainment.
Starring Hwang Jung-min (The Wailing), So Ji-sub (A Company Man), Song Joong-ki,
Ryoo Seung-wan (Veteran)’s latest is slated for release in July and will be distributed by Cj Entertainment.
- 5/30/2017
- by Lady J.
- AsianMoviePulse
Festival to open with Berlin Golden Bear winner.
Korea’s second largest film festival, the 18th Jeonju International Film Festival (Jiff), which focuses on independent and arthouse cinema, is set to open April 27 with Berlinale Golden Bear winner On Body And Soul, directed by Ildiko Enyedi.
The Hungarian director is also set to be on the International Competition jury and hold masterclasses at the fest.
Jiff today announced its line-up of 229 films from 58 countries with 50 world premieres and three international premieres, putting an emphasis on its slogan “Outlet for Cinematic Expression.”
“We have always had the identity of a festival for independent and alternative films, but as you all know, the past year has revealed problems such as the [government] blacklist and various forms of censorship that have not been solved, which is why we have put forth this slogan,” said festival director Lee Choong-jik.
Supporting Korean independents
Executive programmer Kim Young-jin noted a recent slump in Korean...
Korea’s second largest film festival, the 18th Jeonju International Film Festival (Jiff), which focuses on independent and arthouse cinema, is set to open April 27 with Berlinale Golden Bear winner On Body And Soul, directed by Ildiko Enyedi.
The Hungarian director is also set to be on the International Competition jury and hold masterclasses at the fest.
Jiff today announced its line-up of 229 films from 58 countries with 50 world premieres and three international premieres, putting an emphasis on its slogan “Outlet for Cinematic Expression.”
“We have always had the identity of a festival for independent and alternative films, but as you all know, the past year has revealed problems such as the [government] blacklist and various forms of censorship that have not been solved, which is why we have put forth this slogan,” said festival director Lee Choong-jik.
Supporting Korean independents
Executive programmer Kim Young-jin noted a recent slump in Korean...
- 3/27/2017
- by hjnoh2007@gmail.com (Jean Noh)
- ScreenDaily
"There cannot be a single witness who survives to tell what happened here." Cj Entertainment has released an impressive trailer for a war film titled Battleship Island, from director Ryoo Seung-wan. Set during the Japanese occupation of Korea in 1944, the film is about the 400+ Koreans that were conscripted into slave labor mining coal on an island known as "Battleship Island". They attempt to band together and make an escape. The main cast includes Hwang Jung-min, So Ji-sub, Song Joong-ki and Lee Jung-hyun. This looks like another strong anti-Japanese film from Korea - between this and The Age of Shadows, some Korean films these days seem to have a strong anti-Japanese agenda. The final scene in this trailer with the candles looks chilling, and I must admit most of this footage is better than expected. I'm curious about this. Here's the first official trailer (+ posters) for Ryoo Seung-wan's Battleship Island,...
- 3/7/2017
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Ryoo Seung-wan has been flying high since the massive success of 2015 cop thriller Veteran and he makes his return to Korean screens this summer with Battleship Island. A period action-drama set during the Japanese invasion of Korea, the film tells the story of roughly four hundred Koreans who escape the titular Battleship Island, a work camp they were forcibly relocated to. Hwang Jeong-min and So Ji-sub star and judging by the first trailer the film is a bit of a departure for Ryoo, one that incorporates large scale set pieces but is really far more focused on the characters and melodrama. In many ways Crying Fist would appear to be the closest thing to it in Ryoo's filmography, though the subject matter there was...
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- 1/27/2017
- Screen Anarchy
Battleship Island (literal title)
Director: Ryoo Seung-wan (Veteran, 2015)
Distributor: Cj Entertainment
Cast: Hwang Jung-min (The Wailing, 2016), So Ji-sub (A Company Man, 2012), Song Joong-ki
Plot:
During the Japanese colonial era, hundreds of Korean people, who were forced onto Battleship Island (a.k.a. Hashima Island) to mine for coal, risk their lives to escape.
Hwang Jung-min features as Lee Kang-ok who is a bandmaster at Kyungsung Hotel while So Ji-sub as Choi Chil-sung who is the top fighter in Kyungsung (old name of “Seoul”). Meanwhile, Song Joong-ki plays Park Moo-young who belongs to the Korean Independence group and sneaks onto Battleship Island to rescue a member of the independence group.
The film is eyeing a summer release.
Director: Ryoo Seung-wan (Veteran, 2015)
Distributor: Cj Entertainment
Cast: Hwang Jung-min (The Wailing, 2016), So Ji-sub (A Company Man, 2012), Song Joong-ki
Plot:
During the Japanese colonial era, hundreds of Korean people, who were forced onto Battleship Island (a.k.a. Hashima Island) to mine for coal, risk their lives to escape.
Hwang Jung-min features as Lee Kang-ok who is a bandmaster at Kyungsung Hotel while So Ji-sub as Choi Chil-sung who is the top fighter in Kyungsung (old name of “Seoul”). Meanwhile, Song Joong-ki plays Park Moo-young who belongs to the Korean Independence group and sneaks onto Battleship Island to rescue a member of the independence group.
The film is eyeing a summer release.
- 1/25/2017
- by Lady J.
- AsianMoviePulse
The world of Korean cinema saw one of it’s strongest recent years in 2016. Some of the most influential and renowned directors made a comeback with exceptionally strong work; this list includes: Park Chan-wook with his film, “The Handmaiden,” and the very popular Kim Jee-woon, who came out with “The Age of Shadows.” Hollywood was also a major proponent in the overall strength in the 2016 Korean box office results. Films like, “The Age of Shadows,” and “The Wailing,” both had strong backing from Hollywood, which boosted their national, and international, excitement.
The list of upcoming 2017 films looks just as strong:
“Battleship Island”
One of the first to look out for, and potentially may be one of the biggest blockbusters in 2017, is the star-studded “Battleship Island.” “Battleship Island” casts, Hwang Jung-min, Song Joong-ki, So Ji-sub, and Kim Soo-an, and is directed by Ryoo Seung-wan. Ryoo is known for his 2015 film,...
The list of upcoming 2017 films looks just as strong:
“Battleship Island”
One of the first to look out for, and potentially may be one of the biggest blockbusters in 2017, is the star-studded “Battleship Island.” “Battleship Island” casts, Hwang Jung-min, Song Joong-ki, So Ji-sub, and Kim Soo-an, and is directed by Ryoo Seung-wan. Ryoo is known for his 2015 film,...
- 1/11/2017
- by Lydia Spanier
- AsianMoviePulse
2017 is shaping up to be a special year for Korean Cinema. Featuring films from directors Ryoo Seung-Wan (Veteran), Won Shin-yeon (The Suspect) and films from Choi Min-Sik (Oldboy, I Saw The Devil), Song Kang-ho (Age of Shadows) , Lee Byung-hun and Ha Jung-Woo.
Here are 10 films we think you should be keeping an eye out for
Battleship Island (literal title)
Director: Ryoo Seung-wan (Veteran, 2015)
Distributor: Cj Entertainment
Cast: Hwang Jung-min, So Ji-sub, Song Joong-ki
Plot:
During the Japanese colonial era, roughly 400 Korean people, who were forced onto Battleship Island to mine for coal, attempt to escape.
Lee Kang-ok (played by Hwang Jung-min) is a bandmaster at Kyungsung Hotel. He decides to go to Japan to protect his daughter, but he is drafted into Battleship Island by force, being deceived by talk to send him to Japan. On Battleship Island, he does anything to protect his daughter.
Choi Chil-sung (So Ji-sub...
Here are 10 films we think you should be keeping an eye out for
Battleship Island (literal title)
Director: Ryoo Seung-wan (Veteran, 2015)
Distributor: Cj Entertainment
Cast: Hwang Jung-min, So Ji-sub, Song Joong-ki
Plot:
During the Japanese colonial era, roughly 400 Korean people, who were forced onto Battleship Island to mine for coal, attempt to escape.
Lee Kang-ok (played by Hwang Jung-min) is a bandmaster at Kyungsung Hotel. He decides to go to Japan to protect his daughter, but he is drafted into Battleship Island by force, being deceived by talk to send him to Japan. On Battleship Island, he does anything to protect his daughter.
Choi Chil-sung (So Ji-sub...
- 1/1/2017
- by Lady J.
- AsianMoviePulse
Max Movie, the monthly offline movie publication in Korea, has announced its annual Power Creator 30 list.
The list is based on its powerful database which includes real-time movie ticket sales since 1999; the publication has selected 30 people and companies expected to be big influencers in the Korean movie scene this year.
In a press release, Park Hye-Eun, Editor-in-chief for Max Movie, said “These days only powerful creators who break away from the traditional box and standards are valued for its existence. Only the most creative content survive.”
“The 2016 Power Creator 30 list would be the standard by which one can draw the topographical map of this year’s movie contents”, Park said.
How many names do you recognize?
Actors
There are 9 actors that made the cut. From Hwang Jung-Min to Choi Min-Sik, many actors on this list were leading characters in films that sold more than 10-million tickets. Ryoo Seung-Bum made...
The list is based on its powerful database which includes real-time movie ticket sales since 1999; the publication has selected 30 people and companies expected to be big influencers in the Korean movie scene this year.
In a press release, Park Hye-Eun, Editor-in-chief for Max Movie, said “These days only powerful creators who break away from the traditional box and standards are valued for its existence. Only the most creative content survive.”
“The 2016 Power Creator 30 list would be the standard by which one can draw the topographical map of this year’s movie contents”, Park said.
How many names do you recognize?
Actors
There are 9 actors that made the cut. From Hwang Jung-Min to Choi Min-Sik, many actors on this list were leading characters in films that sold more than 10-million tickets. Ryoo Seung-Bum made...
- 3/31/2016
- by Stellarise
- AsianMoviePulse
In Korea, film reviews are curated by popular portal Naver .
Naver compiles and ranks movies based on openly available reviews, re-defining the reviews with star ratings. Ratings 1, 2, 3, and 4 = negative. 5, 6 are neutral, and 7, 8, 9, and 10 as positive.
Based on these ratings I have curated a list of little-known, highly-rated Korean Action films that have received at least a 7 rating on Naver. These are films appreciated by critics and viewers in Korea, so you can trust that they’re great.
How many of these have you watched?
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10. The City of Violence (2006)
Directed by Ryoo Seung-Wan (Veteran, 2015), who stars in the film.
Two childhood friends reunite for their friend’s funeral. They suspect something fishy and carry out an inquiry into his death.
11. Gangster High (2006)
A group of friends form a soccer team and call themselves “Tigers”. Before long the group becomes a gang, and after standing up for themselves...
Naver compiles and ranks movies based on openly available reviews, re-defining the reviews with star ratings. Ratings 1, 2, 3, and 4 = negative. 5, 6 are neutral, and 7, 8, 9, and 10 as positive.
Based on these ratings I have curated a list of little-known, highly-rated Korean Action films that have received at least a 7 rating on Naver. These are films appreciated by critics and viewers in Korea, so you can trust that they’re great.
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10. The City of Violence (2006)
Directed by Ryoo Seung-Wan (Veteran, 2015), who stars in the film.
Two childhood friends reunite for their friend’s funeral. They suspect something fishy and carry out an inquiry into his death.
11. Gangster High (2006)
A group of friends form a soccer team and call themselves “Tigers”. Before long the group becomes a gang, and after standing up for themselves...
- 2/14/2016
- by Lady Jane
- AsianMoviePulse
Korean cinema is known for having some of the best action thrillers available, and Netflix is one of the best places to watch them.
Netflix recently announced a expansion of their service to more than 130 new countries. This will make it even easier to access the great Netflix content and in particular their extensive Asian cinema library.
The huge Netflix library can be difficult to navigate at times, so we’ve done the hard work for you and picked out 5 great recent Korean action films to get you going.
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Here are 5 Great Korean Action Films Available on Netflix Now
The Suspect
Plot
A fugitive agent tries to uncover the volatile secrets hidden inside a dead man’s eyeglasses.
Northern Limit Line
Plot
Naval thriller film written and directed by Kim Hak-soon, based on the real-life events of the Second Battle of Yeonpyeong.
Netflix recently announced a expansion of their service to more than 130 new countries. This will make it even easier to access the great Netflix content and in particular their extensive Asian cinema library.
The huge Netflix library can be difficult to navigate at times, so we’ve done the hard work for you and picked out 5 great recent Korean action films to get you going.
5 Great Korean Thrillers Available On Netflix Right NowClick To Tweet
Here are 5 Great Korean Action Films Available on Netflix Now
The Suspect
Plot
A fugitive agent tries to uncover the volatile secrets hidden inside a dead man’s eyeglasses.
Northern Limit Line
Plot
Naval thriller film written and directed by Kim Hak-soon, based on the real-life events of the Second Battle of Yeonpyeong.
- 1/23/2016
- by The Tiger
- AsianMoviePulse
This is the tenth film review in the coverage of Montreal's Fantasia International Film Festival. There certainly was a time when filmmakers from mainland China didn't dabble too much in making blockbusters. Obviously, Sophie's Revenge looks like score of other romantic comedies you've seen. However, it's a rather entertaining film.
Sophie (Zhang Ziyi), a comic book artist/writer, has been in relation with Jeff (Ji-seob So), a surgeon, for two years. While they were supposed to get married, Jeff falls for Joanna (Bingbing Fan), a movie star, after he had operated her. Obviously, Sophie is devastated and she doesn't want to face her mom who organized the mariage. With two months left before the day, Sophie will try to win Jeff back with the help of her two best friends, Lucy (Ruby Lin) and Lilly (Chen Yao).
Sophie also intends to publish a comic book targetting women. With this book,...
Sophie (Zhang Ziyi), a comic book artist/writer, has been in relation with Jeff (Ji-seob So), a surgeon, for two years. While they were supposed to get married, Jeff falls for Joanna (Bingbing Fan), a movie star, after he had operated her. Obviously, Sophie is devastated and she doesn't want to face her mom who organized the mariage. With two months left before the day, Sophie will try to win Jeff back with the help of her two best friends, Lucy (Ruby Lin) and Lilly (Chen Yao).
Sophie also intends to publish a comic book targetting women. With this book,...
- 7/28/2010
- by anhkhoido@hotmail.com (Anh Khoi Do)
- The Cultural Post
[Our thanks to Charles Webb for the following review.]
In this Ki-duk Kim penned filmmaking drama, hot-headed actor Su-ta (Ji-hwan Kang) has to turn to charismatic gangster Gang-pae (Ji-seob So) to co-star in his latest film after injuring his latest co-lead. In exchange for appearing in the film, the gangster demands that the fights they perform be real – and that the outcomes not be constrained by the script. This intriguing premise had the potential to explore the connections between film and the realities they create but instead becomes something incredibly pedestrian by film’s end.
In this Ki-duk Kim penned filmmaking drama, hot-headed actor Su-ta (Ji-hwan Kang) has to turn to charismatic gangster Gang-pae (Ji-seob So) to co-star in his latest film after injuring his latest co-lead. In exchange for appearing in the film, the gangster demands that the fights they perform be real – and that the outcomes not be constrained by the script. This intriguing premise had the potential to explore the connections between film and the realities they create but instead becomes something incredibly pedestrian by film’s end.
- 6/29/2009
- by Todd Brown
- Screen Anarchy
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