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Juliane Keller

Jung Kyung Ho becomes a dancing gangster in 'Boss'. He trained for months until his toenails fell. The actor really wants Hospital Playlist three. Jung Kyung Ho, an actor renowned for his portrayals of Korea's most principled professionals in hits like "Hospital Playlist" and "Crash Course in Romance," is dramatically shedding his clean-cut image. For his latest project, he trades the surgeon's scalpel and lawyer's briefcase for full-body tattoos and a pair of elegant dance shoes.

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Fabbiola Irawan

No Other Choice premiered with stellar attendance. Son Ye-jin delivered a powerful performance. Hyun Bin showed his support lovingly. The highly anticipated film "No Other Choice" has finally made its grand debut in South Korea. The buzz around this project, which marks a significant comeback for actress Son Ye-jin and is helmed by the acclaimed director Park Chan-wook of "Oldboy" and "The Handmaiden" fame, reached a fever pitch with its VIP premiere event.

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Juliane Keller

K-Movie 'The Ugly' showcases Shin Hyun-bin's incredible acting. Shin Hyun-bin's performance is both powerful and faceless. The movie 'The Ugly' is a critical must see. Shin Hyun-bin is often described as "an actress who changes faces," a testament to her chameleon-like ability to vanish into any role. But in director Yeon Sang-ho's latest cinematic venture, 'Face' or also known as 'The Ugly' she delivers her most powerful performance yet by doing the exact opposite which is she never reveals her face at all.

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Juliane Keller

Shin Eun-soo details the hard work behind her role in Love Untangled. She built a comfortable dynamic with her co-star Gong Myung both on and off screen. The film is now a top 5 hit on Netflix internationally. Rising actress Shin Eun-soo takes center stage in the charming Netflix youth romance, ‘Love Untangled’ (also known as ‘Confession History’). Released at the end of last month, the film is a nostalgic trip to 1998, following the story of 19-year-old Park Se-ri, a self-proclaimed “professional confessor” with a shocking 0% success rate.

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Juliane Keller

The animated film became Netflix's most-viewed title ever, surpassing Squid Game. Its lead single "Golden" earned a VMA nomination for Song of The Summer. The real singers behind the movie will present at the VMA ceremony. Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" isn't just a hit, it's a full-blown global phenomenon that has completely redefined what success looks like for an animated film.

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Juliane Keller

Love Untangled follows a teen who learns her curly hair isn't the barrier to love she thought it was. Set against a warm 90s Busan backdrop, it explores self-acceptance and first love. The film is a feel-good journey that delivers a perfectly happy ending. The new Korean-language film Love Untangled is now streaming on Netflix, offering a sweet, nostalgic escape. The story centers on Park Se-ri (played by Shin Eun-soo), a teenager who is utterly convinced that her big, curly hair is the root of all her romantic problems.

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Juliane Keller

K-Pop Demon Hunters smashed the Netflix viewership record with 236 million global views. Its soundtrack and universal themes of identity achieved worldwide acclaim. Success highlights a paradox for the traditional Korean film industry. The animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" has officially become the most-streamed movie in Netflix history, taking the world by storm and dethroning the previous record-holder, the star-studded "Red Notice."

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Fabbiola Irawan

Son Ye-jin returns to film in "No Other Choice" after marrying Hyun Bin and having their son. She plays a strong mother, a role enriched by her personal experience with motherhood. The film is directed by Park Chan-wook and has been invited to major international festivals. Son Ye-jin is a name that resonates far beyond the borders of South Korea, synonymous with a rare blend of elegance, profound acting chops, and undeniable star power.

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Fabbiola Irawan

August 2025 features 4 major Korean film releases across comedy, romance and horror genres Standouts include a zombie family comedy and a K-pop idol's acting debut in horror The lineup demonstrates Korea's growing influence on global cinema trends August 2025 is shaping up to be an extraordinary month for Korean cinema, with a stellar lineup of films that showcase the industry’s incredible range and creativity.

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Juliane Keller

My Daughter Is a Zombie shattered records, reaching 2.2 million admissions in 7 days—faster than Hollywood rivals. The film’s emotional father-daughter story and comedic twist on zombies earned rave reviews and sky-high ratings. With its record-breaking pace, the movie is now on track to become one of 2025’s biggest Korean hits. In an unprecedented box office performance, My Daughter Is a Zombie has taken the Korean film industry by storm, surpassing 2.2 million viewers in just seven days—hitting its break-even point at record speed.

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Juliane Keller

Love Untangled, nostalgic 90s romance about a girl "fixing" her curly hair for love sparks modern beauty standard debates. Stars Gong Myoung and Shin Eun Soo deliver heartfelt performances in this problematic-yet-charming coming-of-age story. Premiering August 29 amid controversy, balancing period authenticity with contemporary inclusivity concerns. Netflix's upcoming Korean original film Love Untangled has become one of the most talked-about releases of the season, generating equal parts excitement for its nostalgic 90s romance and heated debate about

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Fransisca Rani

A Father’s love survives even the end of the world, Where laughter blooms in the face of decay, And a zombie child becomes a symbol of hope. Photo: NEW

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Fransisca Rani

A story once read, now shown on screen, But the reader’s soul is lost between, Fandom roars where faith has been. 'Omniscient Reader' poster from Lotte Entertainment

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