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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,…
· Bryan Ke
Watch: BLACKPINK awarded honorary MBES by King Charles
South Korean mega group BLACKPINK was honored and awarded for their role as ambassadors for climate change at the recent state banquet for South Korea in the United Kingdom. The K-pop royalty: All four members of the K-pop group — Jennie (whose full name is Jennie Kim), Jisoo…
· Michelle De Pacina
S. Korean actor Byun Hee-bong, frequent collaborator of Bong Joon-ho, dies at 81
South Korean actor Byun Hee-bong died at age 81 after battling pancreatic cancer. Byun’s death: Byun was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2019, and after a successful recovery after treatment, the disease returned, leading to his death on Monday, according to his family. The…
· Carl Samson
10 fun ways anyone can celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
Since the first Asian immigrants — Filipino sailors aboard a Spanish ship — arrived in the U.S. in the 16th century, Asian American/Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) have been an integral part of American society. Today, they make up the fastest-growing racial group in the country, and…
· 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…
· Daniel Anderson
Long-running Korean beauty show ‘Get It Beauty’ to get American remake
South Korean beauty show “Get It Beauty” will receive a U.S. remake as a result of a partnership between Scott Sternberg Productions and CJ ENM. “Get It Beauty” has aired for 18 seasons since 2006 in South Korea, with a revolving door of hosts and beauty icons across each…
· Daniel Anderson
Ok Taec-yeon signs US talent deal with William Morris Endeavor
South Korean singer and actor Ok Taec-yeon, also known as Taecyeon, has signed a deal with William Morris Endeavor (WME), one of the largest talent agencies in the United States. The 34-year-old star, who is known for being a member of the JYP Entertainment K-pop boy group 2PM…
· Grace Kim
Interview: Choi Min-sik of ‘Big Bet,’ ‘Oldboy’ urges preservation of Korean culture in films as global demand surges
The demand for South Korean entertainment shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Korean culture has become a global phenomenon, with BTS‘ ARMY and other K-pop fandoms driving explosive growth and shows like Netflix’s “Squid Game” setting unprecedented viewership records.
· Daniel Anderson
Steven Yeun joins cast of MCU’s ‘Thunderbolts’
Steven Yeun is reportedly joining the cast of Marvel Studios’ upcoming “Thunderbolts” film. It is unclear what role Yeun will play, and the overall plot of the film is being kept under wraps. In the comics, the Thunderbolts are a coalition of villains sent on off-the-books…
· Bryan Ke
The Daniels bag top Directors Guild award for ‘Everything, Everywhere All at Once’
A24’s “Everything Everywhere All at Once” can now add another achievement to its long list of honors as its directors, Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert – collectively known as the Daniels – took home the Directors Guild of America’s (DGA) top award over the weekend. Kwan and…
· 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…
· Bryan Ke
Beloved ‘The Walking Dead’ character Glenn makes appearance in emotional finale
Glenn Rhee, played by Steven Yeun, made a brief appearance in a montage played during the emotional final episode of AMC’s “The Walking Dead” on Sunday. Some of the characters also featured in the montage are Carl Grimes (Chandler Riggs), Maggie Greene (Lauren Cohan), Daryl…
· Daniel Anderson
Netflix announces thriller K-drama ‘Gyeongseong Creature’ starring Park Seo-joon, Han So-hee, Claudia Kim
Netflix announced on Wednesday that its new thriller K-drama titled “Gyeongseong Creature” will be streamed globally. The streaming giant also announced that South Korean actor and model Claudia Kim will join the show’s cast. An official release date has yet to be announced, but…
· Chandler Treon
Netflix announces new live-action ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ cast members
Netflix has announced a bevy of new additions to the cast of their live-action “Avatar: The Last Airbender” series. An impressive list of familiar faces is joining previously announced cast members in Netflix’s adaptation of the popular animated series, which showrunner Albert…
· 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,”…
· Jane Nam
‘Nope’ star Steven Yeun on touching ‘the unknown’ when it comes to picking roles in Hollywood
Actor Steven Yeun sat down with NextShark to talk about his latest role as showman Ricky “Jupe” Park in the film “Nope,” as well as breaking the limits of what it means to be an Asian American in Hollywood. The Korean American actor first gained widespread popularity for playing…
· Bryan Ke
Steven Yeun, Robert Pattinson to star in Bong Joon-ho sci-fi thriller
“The Walking Dead” alumnus Steven Yeun has joined the cast of Bong Joon-ho’s upcoming sci-fi thriller and will star alongside “The Batman” actor Robert Pattinson. The project will reunite Yeun, 38, and the 52-year-old South Korean director for the first time since they…
· 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…
· Jane Nam
Best Picture Oscar-nominated Japanese film ‘Drive My Car’ now available to stream on HBO Max
Critically acclaimed Japanese film “Drive My Car,” adapted from the Haruki Murakami short story by the same name, tells the story of a grieving actor and theater director, Yusuke Kafuku, who is offered a position to direct a new production. In the process, he is offered a female…
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