[Instagram Update] 16 February 2020
물고기가 되어 볼게요. – #물고기 #프리다이빙 #시작 I’ll be a fish. – #fish #free diving #start *Free diving (also known as skin diving) is a form of underwater diving that relies on breath-holding until resurfacing rather than the use of breathing apparatus such as scuba gear. Source: Ji Chang Wook Kitchenr
Historic Oscars Win Boosts Global Box Office for ‘Parasite’
Director Bong Joon ho‘s black comedy “Parasite” is expected to set new records at the box office after it swept Academy Awards on Sunday. U.S. distributor Neon decided to boost the number of movie theaters showing the film to 2,000 this weekend. Since premiering in just three cinemas last October in Los Angeles and New York, “Parasite” was being shown […]
“Minari” Wins Top Prizes at Sundance
Korean-American director Lee Isaac Chung‘s “Minari” won the top prizes at this year’s Sundance Film Festival. The annual independent film festival is one of the most prestigious film festivals in North America along with the Toronto International Film Festival and the New York Film Festival. “Minari” won the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award in […]
“Parasite” Wins At Independent Spirit Awards For Best International Film
Hit film “Parasite” continues to soar as it makes history once more. On February 8 (local time), the 35th Independent Spirit Awards were held in Santa Monica, U.S. where “Parasite” won the title of Best International Film. The event is the representative awards show in the U.S. that celebrates independent filmmakers. “Parasite” now holds the title as the […]
Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Parasite’ Grabs 2 Gongs at BAFTA
There’s no stopping Parasite as it continues to reap awards left and right! At the British Academy Film Awards, also known as the BAFTAs, held in London on Sunday, the Korean black comedy won awards in two categories — original screenplay and film not in the English language. Park Chan wook won the latter honor with his […]
Hong Sang soo’s “The Woman Who Ran” to compete for Berlinale
Director Hong Sang soo‘s latest film has been nominated to compete at the annual Berlin International Film Festival next month. Hong will be competing for the Gold and Silver Bear prizes with 17 other titles from 17 countries, including Sally Potter’s “The Roads Not Taken,” Kelly Reichardt’s “First Cow,” Philippe Garrel’s “The Salt of Tears,” Rithy […]
Jung Yu Mi talks about Upcoming Drama in Netflix
Jung Yu mi has drawn praise from filmmakers and critics alike for her unique screen presence. They are praising her candor and the blank canvas she presents to slip into a range of completely different roles without bias. Her talent seems almost sponge-like in its ability to absorb the traits of different characters. Since debuting in […]
1st Time for Jeon Do yeon, Jung Woo sung to Work Together
Jeon Do yeon and Jung Woo sung, perhaps one of Korea’s most celebrated stars, are co-starring in a film for the first time in their careers spanning almost 30 years. Jeon Do yeon, who won the best actress award at the Cannes Film Festival in 2007, debuted in 1992. Even early in her career, she has earned […]
“Parasite” bags another win at 26th Screen Actors Guild Awards
Bong Joon ho‘s Parasite has added yet another trophy to its shelf! This time, it is the coveted best ensemble prize at the 26th Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards that took place on January 19 at the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall. The globally-acclaimed movie—which won the Palme d’Or at the 2019 Cannes International Film […]