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A Korean twist
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 17/04/2024
» For over three decades, Hitoshi Iwaaki's Japanese manga Parasyte has captivated audiences with its blend of science fiction, horror and societal commentary. Now, a new chapter unfolds as South Korea brings this iconic tale to life in Parasyte: The Grey. Streaming on Netflix, this six-episode miniseries, directed by Yeon Sang-ho of Hellbound and Train To Busan, offers a fresh perspective on the story and explores themes of survival, identity and humanity.
Killer instinct
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 05/04/2023
» It wouldn’t be wrong to describe the new K-action thriller Kill Boksoon as a kind of Kill Bill meets John Wick, although the South Korean production has its own unique twist. With this story of a single mother trying to leave behind her profession as a contract killer only to find herself hunted down by an assassin organisation, director Byun Sung-hyun fuses East and West in a stylised and fast-paced action film.
Hollywood takes notice as Korean films surf K-culture wave
AFP, Published on 14/05/2016
» SEOUL - With K-pop and K-drama television series riding high across Asia and beyond, a trio of South Korean films with top billing at this year's Cannes film festival also shows the country's growing cinematic clout.
French wax museum gets Psy-ched ahead of Seoul opening
AFP, Published on 15/04/2015
» PARIS - France's famous wax museum, the Musee Grevin, is adding a slew of South Korean celebrities -- including Psy of "Gangnam Style" pop fame -- to its still-life line-up ahead of opening a Seoul museum.
Coppola joins Campion on Cannes jury
AFP, Published on 28/04/2014
» US film director Sofia Coppola and actors Gael Garcia Bernal and Willem Dafoe will join Jane Campion next month on the Cannes film festival jury, organisers said Monday.