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· Ryan General
‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon-ho to helm most expensive Korean film ever
Filmmaker Bong Joon-ho, renowned for his Oscar-winning film “Parasite,” is set to direct the most expensive Korean film in history. About the film: Bong’s upcoming project is an animated film about deep-sea creatures and has a budget exceeding 70 billion won ($52 million),…
· Michelle De Pacina
South Korean filmmakers call for probe into ‘Parasite’ actor Lee Sun-kyun’s death
In the wake of “Parasite” actor Lee Sun-Kyun’s suicide in late December, the Association of Solidarity Among Cultural Artists is calling for an investigation into the circumstances leading to the actor’s death. The Association’s statement: The newly established association,…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Parasite’ actor Lee Sun-kyun dies at age 48
South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, known for his role in the Oscar-winning film “Parasite,” has died at age 48. Cause of death: Lee was found dead in Seoul on Wednesday, according to the Yonhap News Agency. Police found his body next to charcoal briquettes inside a parked car in…
· Isa Peralta
‘Parasite’ co-writer Han Jin-won to make directorial debut
South Korean screenwriter Han Jin-won, who won an Oscar for best original screenplay alongside Bong Joon-ho in 2019, will be making his directorial debut. Han, 37, rose in global popularity due to the success of “Parasite,” which he penned with Bong after they finished working…
· Isa Peralta
Teaser trailer drops for Bong Joon Ho’s first film since ‘Parasite”
Warner Bros. has dropped the teaser trailer for "Mickey 17," Bong Joon Ho's first directorial endeavor since his 2019 Oscar-winning film "Parasite." The upcoming sci-fi film's plot follows Mickey7, a dispensable employee who embarks on a suicide mission to colonize the ice world…
· Rebecca Moon
Authorities in Seoul to phase out ‘Parasite’-type basement homes following devastating flood
After four people died in semi-basement homes during the recent historic rainfall, Seoul will no longer be granting permits for semi-basement apartments. “Banjiha,” meaning semi-basement in Korean, gained global recognition after they were shown in the film “Parasite,”…
· Grace Kim
IU makes Cannes debut with ‘Broker,’ featuring ‘Parasite’ star Song Kang-ho
IU is making her Cannes debut with Hirokazu Kore-eda’s first ever Korean-language film “Broker.” Her co-stars include Song Kang-ho (“Parasite”), Gang Dong-won (“Temptation of the Wolves”) and Bae Doona (“The Silent Sea”). “Broker” centers around black market brokers Sang-hyun…
· Grace Kim
Stars of DC, Marvel and ‘Star Wars’ franchises join Bong Joon-ho’s first film since ‘Parasite’
Oscar-winning director Bong Joon-ho has begun pre-production on his latest project, a sci-fi movie based on the Edward Ashton novel “Mickey7.” The untitled production is Bong's first directorial endeavor since his 2019 film “Parasite.” Stars of the DC, Marvel and Star Wars…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Parasite’ actress Park So-dam diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer
South Korean actor Park So-dam was recently diagnosed with thyroid cancer. The statement: Following a health check-up and surgery, Park’s agency “ArtistCompany” revealed that the “Parasite” star is battling papillary thyroid cancer in a statement to CNN.
· Bryan Ke
Leonardo DiCaprio outed as BTS ARMY by ‘Parasite’ star Cho Yeo-jeong
“Parasite” actor Cho Yeo-jeong revealed that she bonded with Leonardo DiCaprio over their love for K-pop mega group BTS during the 92nd Academy Awards in February 2020. A huge fan: Cho, 40, recalled her time speaking with the “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” star at the awards…
· Michelle De Pacina
Organ-dwelling parasite is a Japanese aquarium star because it looks just like sushi
An inch-long sea creature that looks like a piece of salmon sushi has become the star of a Japanese Aquarium. All about the sushi-shaped creature: The Aquamarine Fukushima, located on the east coast of Japan, identified the sushi-shaped creature as an isopod — an order of marine…
· Grace Kim
‘Parasite’ Director Bong Joon Ho Reveals How Hollywood Can Respond to Anti-Asian Racism
Oscar-winning director Bong Joon Ho addressed the rise of anti-Asian violence during his virtual Master Class at Chapman University’s Dodge College in Orange, California. The “Parasite” director said to the class that Hollywood should respond to the ongoing social injustices by…
· Bryan Ke
Child Actor From ‘Parasite’ Has the Most Wholesome Reaction to Watching Best Picture Win on TV
Jung Hyeon-jun’s reaction after the 92nd annual Academy Awards announced the winner for Best Picture is melting the hearts of many social media users. The 10-year-old actor, who played Park Da-song in “Parasite,” was at home when the Academy Awards announced that the film won…
· Bryan Ke
Donald Trump Gets Burned After Mocking ‘Parasite’ Historic Best Picture Win
President Donald Trump recently mocked the South Korean movie “Parasite” for its historic Best Picture win at the Oscars during his political rally in Colorado. In his speech, the 73-year-old businessman-turned-president took jabs at the 92nd Academy Awards, particularly for…
· Bryan Ke
‘Parasite’ May Get Sued For Plagiarism for Allegedly Copying 1999 Film ‘Minsara Kanna’
PL Thenappan, a Tamil producer for the 1999 film “Minsara Kanna,” is planning to sue the creators of the South Korean movie “Parasite” for plagiarising the plot. Thenappan is currently in discussion with lawyers to file a case against the creators of “Parasite,” which recently…
· Ryan General
How to Cook the ‘Jjapaguri’ Dish From ‘Parasite’
The Oscar-winning film “Parasite” from acclaimed director Bong Joon Ho delivers numerous memorable moments. Among them is a scene in which the Park family returned home early from their camping trip and the Kim family quickly cleaned the house for their arrival.
· Ryan General
People Kept Congratulating John Cho at The Oscars After ‘Parasite’ Win
John Cho found himself receiving congratulations following the “Parasite” wins at the 92nd annual Academy Awards on Sunday night. Known for his memorable roles in the cult favorite “Harold & Kumar” movies and the “Star Trek” franchise, Cho is indeed a brilliant actor. Many…
· Carl Samson
Bong Joon-ho and ‘Parasite’ Cast Party Until 5 in the Morning at LA’s Koreatown
After making history at the Oscars, the cast and production of Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite” had every reason to party until dawn. The South Korean dark comedy thriller took home Best Picture, Best Director (Bong), Best International Feature Film and Best Original Screenplay (Bong,…
· Carl Samson
Conservative TV Host Calls ‘Parasite’ Cast ‘The Destruction of America’ After Oscar Win
Conservative TV host Jon Miller has apparently backpedaled from his comments on Bong Joon-ho’s acceptance speech for winning Best Original Screenplay at the Academy Awards on Sunday night. Bong, who accepted the award for “Parasite” — along with co-writer Han Jin-won — delivered…
· Carl Samson
Comedian Called Racist After Saying Everyone at the Oscars Watching to See If ‘Parasite’ Cast Coughs
Comedian Matt Rife has been accused of racism after posting a tweet that supposedly poked fun at cast members of Bong Joon-ho’s history-changing “Parasite” at the Academy Awards on Sunday night. The 23-year-old actor, who recently appeared in “Fresh Off the Boat,” “joked” that…
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