'On Your Wedding day' confirms Aug. 22 opening

A classic boy-meets-girl drama starring Park Bo-young and Kim Young-kwang will hit theaters next month, as producers of “On Your Wedding day” confirmed Aug. 22 as the opening date.A poster and a trailer for the romantic drama, directed by Lee Seok-geun, were released earlier in the day.The poster of “On Your Wedding Day” (Megabox)The film centers on Seung-hee -- played by Park -- who believes in true love at first sight, and Kim’s character Woo-yeon, who believes Seung-hee is “the one.” It will

July 18, 2018

Tom Cruise’s ‘Top Gun’ to return to big screen in Korea

“Top Gun” fans are in for a treat, as the 1986 film starring Tom Cruise will return to the big screens in Korea.The much beloved action film will hit cinema screens again on Aug. 23, 31 years since the film premiered in South Korea, the film’s distributor Little Big Pictures said Tuesday.The surprise return of the megahit comes only a month after the release of Cruise’s “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,” which is scheduled to be released July 25. (Little Big Pictures)Cruise’s fans will be able to

July 17, 2018

[Video] Despite eye-popping action, ‘Mission: Impossible’ is about the story

With the worldwide release of “Mission: Impossible -- Fallout” just around the corner, the latest installment in the spy action franchise is being hailed as the best in the series. Tom Cruise, known for doing his own stunts, keeps upping the ante as he actually flies a helicopter in a borderline-insane maneuver.Why would a Hollywood superstar constantly risk his life?“For you (the audience). To entertain you,” Cruise said, during a press conference for the film in Seoul on Monday. Tom Cruise (le

July 16, 2018

[Trending] Tom Cruise visits Korea for ‘Mission: Impossible - Fallout’

Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise arrived in Seoul on Sunday to promote his upcoming movie “Mission: Impossible – Fallout.” It was his ninth visit to Korea. The actor was welcomed by local fans who awaited his arrival at Gimpo Airport. Cruise greeted the fans by waving his hands with a big smile and spent about 40 minutes with them at the airport. The friendly manner of the 56-year-old actor has earned him a nickname “Hospitable Tom Ajeossi” among Koreans. Ajeossi is a word used to describe or addr

July 16, 2018

Ku Hye-sun opens up on rumors of pregnancy, plastic surgery

Actress and director Ku Hye-sun addressed recent rumors that she was either pregnant or had undergone plastic surgery. She was invited Saturday to speak with viewers about her new short film “Mystery Pink,” as part of the 22nd Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival. 　 Ku Hye-sun at GV event (Naver‘s V live)During an interview, she mentioned the rumors about her weight gain, saying she found it amusing how the matter had garnered attention. She also talked about accepting changes in her bo

July 15, 2018

Korean film sales hit $10 million at Marche du Film in Cannes

South Korean films landed deals worth $10 million at this year’s Marche du Film, a trade event for the film industry held alongside the Cannes Film Festival. Films sold at this year’s event in Cannes include “Believer,” as well as “The Spy Gone North,” “Drug King” and “Her Story.”According to data from the Korean Film Council (KOFIC), Korean production houses inked a total of 292 deals at the event this year, valued at a record 11.6 billion won ($10.3 million). The value of the deals jumped 47 p

July 13, 2018

Cast and director of 'Along With the Gods 2' to visit Taiwan for promotional activities

The director and main cast members of the forthcoming sequel to the 2017 box-office smash "Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds" will visit Taiwan to promote the film ahead of its release early next month, the film's local distributor said Friday.Director Kim Yong-hwa and actors Ha Jung-woo, Ju Ji-hoon, Kim Hyang-gi, Ma Dong-seok, Kim Dong-wook and Lee Jung-jae will leave for Taiwan on Aug. 5 for a four-day trip, Lotte Entertainment said. (Lotte Entertainment)In Taiwan, they will attend a red car

July 13, 2018

Jung Eun-ji confirms first big screen role

Jung Eun-ji, the beloved star of coming-of-age drama “Reply 1997,” is getting her first leading role on the silver screen.According to her agency Plan A Entertainment, she has been cast as the lead for the horror film “0.0MHz.” The movie, based on a popular webtoon of the same name, will be directed by Yoo Seon-dong. The film will start shooting later in the month. (Plan A Entertainment)Jung, who is a member of K-pop act Apink, first took up acting in “Reply 1997,” which stirred up the country w

July 13, 2018

[BIFAN preview] N. Korean films highlight BIFAN

What better way to spend Friday the 13th then to indulge in films of horror, thriller, fantasy and mystery at the biggest genre film festival in Asia?The 22nd Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival kicked off Thursday at the western city of Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, to showcase 290 films, 163 features and 127 shorts. Out of the 53 countries represented on the silver screens, one participant stands out. Nine films shot in North Korea were cleared by the government for screening at this y

July 12, 2018

[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

Ant-Man and the Wasp(US)Opened July 4Action, Adventure, Sci-fiDirected by Peyton ReedAfter “Captain America: Civil War,” Scott Lang (Paul Rudd) grapples with the consequences of his choices as both a Super Hero and a father. As he struggles to rebalance his home life with his responsibilities as Ant-Man, he’s confronted by Hope van Dyne (Evangeline Lilly) and Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) with an urgent new mission.The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion(Korea)Opened June 27Action, Thriller, MysteryD

July 12, 2018

Gang Dong-won and Han Hyo-joo to make public appearance next week after dating rumors

Fans are getting excited for the red carpet event for the new movie “Illang: The Wolf Brigade” next week where Gang Dong-won and Han Hyo-joo are expected to make a joint appearance for the first time amid dating rumors. Gang and Han will be attending the promotional event at Times Square Mall in Yeongdeungpo-gu on July 18. Some fans are reportedly keeping a close eye on whether the event will happen as scheduled since the two will be asked to comment on their alleged relationship by local press.

July 9, 2018

Citing bipolar disorder, Jang Keun-suk to carry out alternative military service

Diagnosed with bipolar disorder, actor Jang Keun-suk will alternatively serve his military duty as a public service worker. The actor will enlist on July 16, his agency Tree J announced Friday.  (Yonhap)According to the agency, Jang was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2011 at a university hospital. He was later deemed to be unfit for active duty through multiple health examinations carried out by the Military Manpower Administration.“Jang tried his best to overcome bipolar disorder, working o

July 6, 2018

Will ‘Along with the Gods’ create a second box office smash?

Korean blockbuster film series “Along with the Gods” is ready to start its second story, more confident than ever. The “Along With the Gods” series is based on a popular web comic of the same name, written and illustrated by cartoonist Joo Ho-min. The story deals with the afterlife from the perspective of traditional Korean mythology.The first installment “Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds,” released in December, was the second most commercially successful movie in Korean box office history, s

July 6, 2018

[Video] Kentaro Sakaguchi talks about ‘Color Me True’ and Korea

Japanese movie star Kentaro Sakaguchi visited South Korea and talked about his upcoming movie “Color Me True” at a press conference Tuesday.The 26-year-old actor, who has been garnering massive popularity among J-pop fans in Korea, arrived in Seoul on Monday to promote the film, which will be released on July 11. News on his visit soon plastered social media platforms, while movie tickets that include fan meetup events were sold out in a minute.(Related article: [Trending] Kentaro Sakaguchi to m

July 4, 2018

[Trending] Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi to meet fans in Korea

As Japanese movie star Kentaro Sakaguchi showed up at Gimpo Airport on Monday afternoon, J-pop fans in South Korea got excited, resulting in a storm of related posts on social media. During his two-day trip, the 26-year-old actor is set to meet Korean fans through various promotion events for his upcoming movie “Color Me True.”  Kentaro Sakaguchi attends the press conference on July 3. (Park Ju-young / The Korea Herald)Sakaguchi played the lead role “Kenji” of the romantic-fantasy film along wit

July 3, 2018

Cinematographer may have leaked title of ‘Avengers 4’: report

Canadian cinematographer Trent Opaloch, a key figure behind the Captain America film franchise, may have unknowingly revealed the title of the next installment as his filmography on his website included “Avengers: End Game,” according to a US media outlet. After Omega Underground, which specializes in film, reported the revelation, Opaloch changed the title into a working title, “Avengers 4.”  Avengers: Infinity War (Yonhap)Opaloch had worked as a cinematographer for “Captain America: The Winter

July 2, 2018

[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

The Accidental Detective 2: In Action(Korea)Opened June 13Comedy, MysteryDirected by Lee Eon-heeComic book store owner Dae-man (Kwon Sang-hoo) and detective Tae-soo (Sung Dong-il) become full-time private investigators. As their first big case, the duo looks into the seemingly accidental death of a man, which turns out to be something more. With the help of cyber whiz Yeo-chi (Lee Kwang-soo), the two seek to uncover the truth.The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion(Korea)Opened June 27Action, Thriller

June 29, 2018

[Herald Review] ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp’ doubles up on everything from action to humor

First things first: “Ant-Man and the Wasp” doesn’t explain any of the million questions left off by “Avengers: Infinity War.” For that you’ll have to wait for “Captain Marvel” next year, and maybe not even then.Besides that, the sequel to the surprise 2015 hit of a vastly-underestimated superhero satisfies nearly every expectation that Marvel fans would have had prior to the release.Directed by Peyton Reed, the film takes off three years after events of “Captain America: Civil War.” Violating th

June 29, 2018

Disgraced actor faces yet another sex attack accusation

How bad exactly was the star of the film “Bad Guy” is the question brewing in Korean entertainment circles, as veteran actor Cho Jae-hyun is fighting yet another accusation of a sex attack on his co-worker.Last week, Cho broke his silence to repudiate claims by a Korean-Japanese actress that he had raped her in 2001 while shooting a TV drama. The veteran actor said that he is guilty of adultery claiming that he had a romantic relationship with the actress outside of his marriage 16 years ago and

June 24, 2018

‘Along With the God’ sequels to be shot next year: report

Two more sequels for 2017 megahit “Along With the God: The Two Worlds” will be simultaneously shot next year, a local media outlet reported Sunday.Won Dong-yeon, the chief of Realies Pictures, said in an interview with Yonhap News Agency that the production company is planning to finish two scenarios for part three and four of the “Along With the God” series by the end of this year and shoot the film in 2019.“We are open to all possibilities, including a prequel or a spinoff,” Won was quoted as

June 24, 2018