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Na Hong-jin’s latest masterpiece HOPE has officially made history, exploding into the North American market and securing the #2 spot at the box office on opening day. According to Box Office Mojo on September 11, HOPE premiered across approximately 1,560 theaters on September 9 (local time), pulling in an impressive $1.1 million (approx. 1.48 billion KRW) on its first…

The long-awaited film has finally lifted its veil and is now playing in theaters nationwide. From essential production info and synopses to juicy behind-the-scenes stories and interviews hidden by the cast and crew, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know. 1. Basic Info & Production Team 2. Synopsis & The Meaning of the Title 3.…

Get ready, cinephiles—the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) is officially gearing up for a ten-day cinematic celebration running from October 6 to 15 across Busan. During an official press conference held at the Seoul Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chairman Park Kwang-su, Festival Director Jung Han-suk, Market Director Kim Young-deok, and Deputy Director Park Ga-eun unveiled…

The 83rd Venice International Film Festival is officially underway, and all eyes in the global film community are fixed on a single title: Possible Love (가능한 사랑), the eagerly anticipated new feature by master auteur Lee Chang-dong. Marking his return to the director’s chair eight years after his critically acclaimed masterpiece Burning (2018), this project has officially been selected…

Hey guys, here is the latest update on director Na Hong-jin’s new blockbuster HOPE–from its massive global rollout and fierce critical reception in North America to the heavy off-screen controversies surrounding lead actor Hwang Jung-min. Box Office & Global Performance Costing anywhere between 50 to 70 billion won ($35-$50M+ USD), HOPE is a massive global…