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 calli...

‘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: Le...

TikToker’s video of live worm inside salmon pack in Costco goes viral

A TikTok user has gone viral for sharing a video of a live worm she found inside a pack of salmon while shopping at a Costco. Key details: I...

Korean ramen exports hit record high exceeding $400 million amid soaring demand

The export value of South Korean ramen for the first half of 2023 hit a record high amid the increased global demand for Korean products. K-...

‘The Marvels’ trailer features return of Iman Vellani, appearance from Park Seo Joon

Marvel Studios has released the first teaser trailer for “The Marvels,” starring Academy Award winner Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vell...

‘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 dire...

Woman finds ‘wriggling’ parasitic worm in sashimi bowl from Don Don Donki

A now-viral Facebook post shows videos and photos of a parasitic worm wiggling around in a sashimi rice bowl from Japanese discount store ch...

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-...

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-baseme...

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 grie...

‘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 ag...

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 Acad...

Bong Joon-ho Was Once Blacklisted in South Korea for His ‘Liberal’ Films

Bong Joon-ho, the Academy Award-winning director of “Parasite,” was reportedly blacklisted by the South Korean government four years ago for...

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 me...

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 politica...

‘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 p...

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 t...

Bong Joon-ho Once Lied to Harvey Weinstein in an Epic Troll Move

As more begin to recognize the creative prowess of “Parasite” director Bong Joon-ho — and ultimately join the growing #BongHive — tales abou...

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...

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 d...

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 Orig...

Legendary Director Bong Joon-ho Says Sorry to Engravers for Bringing ‘Too Many’ Oscars

History was made at the Oscars 2020 on Sunday night after four of the most prestigious awards in the entertainment industry, including Best ...

Bong Joon Ho, ‘Parasite’ Make Oscars History With Best Director and Best Picture Wins

“Parasite” won Best Picture at the Oscars 2020 with South Korean director Bong Joon Ho also taking home the Best Director award. The histori...

How ‘Parasite’ Smashed Hollywood’s Misconceptions About Asians and Foreign Films

Koreans are plastered with plastic surgery, they’re manufactured and they lack originality. Asians aren’t expressive enough to be good actor...

‘Parasite’ Makes History With 6 Oscar Nominations Including Best Picture

“Parasite” continues to make history after becoming the first South Korean film to be nominated for best picture and best international film...

HBO is Working on a Limited Series Based on ‘Parasite’

Early talks are underway as Bong Joon Ho’s hit movie “Parasite” heads to HBO as a limited series. The Korean director is teaming up with Ada...

‘Parasite’ Becomes First Korean Film to Win at the Golden Globes

Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite” made history on Sunday night as the first South Korean film to win a Golden Globe. The dark come...

‘Parasite’ Scores 3 Golden Globe Nominations, Including Best Director For Bong Joon-ho

“Parasite,” the South Korean black comedy thriller film directed by Bong Joon-ho, is far from done reaping accolades overseas. After becomin...

‘Parasite’ Director Won’t Direct a Marvel Movie Because of One ‘Mentally Difficult’ Thing

Bong Joon-ho, the director of the critically acclaimed film “Parasite,” has revealed why we probably won’t see him in the director’s chair f...

Korea’s Hottest New Film ‘Parasite’ is a Powerful Class Allegory Everyone Should Watch

Bong Joon-ho’s genre-bending masterpiece, “Parasite” is a class allegory that juxtaposes the lives of two families living on the opposite en...

AMC Theatres Mislabels Bong Joon Ho’s ‘Parasite’ as a Film About a ‘Japanese Family’

AMC Theatres is being criticized online following a mistake on their Best New Movies list for October 2019 which listed South Korean directo...

Acclaimed South Korean Director of ‘Okja’ Releases Stunning Trailer for New Film ‘Parasite’

After a successful run at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, receiving widespread critical acclaim and winning South Korea’s first-ever Palme d&...