“Gladiator II” topped the box office in South Korea through its opening sessions. But it did little to transform the recent dismal trend in Korean cinemas. The Ridley Scott-directed sequel earned $2.31 million between Friday and Sunday, according to data from Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council (Kofic). Over its full […]

Director Kim Sung-su’s historical drama “12.12: The Day,” South Korea’s entry for the 2024 international feature Oscar race, chronicles a pivotal moment in the country’s history. The film depicts the military coup of Dec. 12, 1979, which led to an eight-year military junta. The tense action drama features an ensemble cast including Hwang Jung-min (“Deliver […]

South Korean actor Song Jae-lim was found dead at his home in Seoul on Tuesday. He was 39. Police sources said that Song’s body was found in Seoul’s Seongdong Ward at around 12:30 p.m. by a friend who had plans to have lunch with the actor, according to Korean media reports. The cause of death […]

South Korea is one of the world’s hottest markets for exports across the entertainment spectrum, from K-pop stars to movies and TV shows to social media content creators and webtoons. But South Korea also has some work ahead to further open up its content marketplace to outside investment and larger partnerships with media and entertainment […]