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Chunsa Film Art Awards 2023
The Chunsa Film Art Awards ( also known as The 28th Chunsa International Film Festival) have been hosted by the Korean Film Directors Association, since the 1990s to commemorate the Korean film pioneer Chunsa Na Woon-gyu. Previously known as Chunsa Film Festival, it became an international film festival in 2021. The 28th Chunsa International Film Festival was held on December 7 at Construction Center in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The ceremony was hosted by Lee Kyu-han, Song Ji-woo and comedian Lee Byung-jin. In the ceremony streamed live on Naver TV, Kim Jee-woon won the best director award for period black comedy-drama film ''Cobweb (2023 South Korean film), Cobweb'', whereas Ryu Jun-yeol won best actor award for ''The Night Owl (2022 film), The Night Owl'' and Kim Hye-soo best actress award for ''Smugglers (2023 film), Smugglers''. Award categories In the this year's ceremony, awards in following 14 categories will be given. * Best Director Award * Best Actor Award * Best Actres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Film
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photography, photographing actual scenes with a movie camera, motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of computer-generated imagery, CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still imag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Concrete Utopia
''Concrete Utopia'' () is an upcoming South Korean disaster-thriller film directed by Um Tae-hwa and starring Lee Byung-hun, Park Seo-joon and Park Bo-young. The film is based on second part of webtoon ''Pleasant Bullying'' by Kim Sung-nik which is about an earthquake destruction and its aftermath. It is scheduled to be released theatrically in August, 2023. Synopsis It tells the story of earthquake survivors in 'Imperial Palace Apartment' in Seoul. Yeong-tak (Lee Byung-hun) leads the survivors in the crisis situation amply helped by Min-seong (Park Seo-joon), a public servant and his nurse wife Myeong-hwa (Park Bo-young). Cast * Lee Byung-hun as Yeong-tak: a new resident representative who is willing to take any risks to protect the apartment from outsiders. * Park Seo-joon as Min-seong: Myeong-hwa's husband who is a public servant. * Park Bo-young as Myeong-hwa: Min-seong's wife who is a nurse. * Kim Sun-young as Geum-ae: the daughter-in-law of the imperial palace apartment ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Project Wolf Hunting
''Project Wolf Hunting'' () is a 2022 South Korean science fiction action thriller film directed by Kim Hong-sun, starring Seo In-guk and Jang Dong-yoon. The films depicts a story that takes place on a cargo ship used to transport dangerous criminals from Manila, Philippines to Busan, South Korea. It premiered at 2022 Toronto International Film Festival on September 16, 2022, and was released on September 21, 2022 in theaters in South Korea. Cast * Seo In-guk as Park Jong-doo * Jang Dong-yoon as Lee Do-il * Choi Gwi-hwa as Alpha * Park Ho-san as Lee Seok-woo * Jung So-min as Lee Da-yeon * Ko Chang-seok as Go Kun-bae * Jang Young-nam as Choi Myeong-ju * Sung Dong-il as Dae-woong * Son Jong-hak as Soo-cheol * Lee Sung-wook as Kyung-ho * Hong Ji-yoon as Eun-ji * Jung Moon-sung as Kyu-tae * Lim Ju-hwan as CEO * Kwon Soo-hyun * Jung Sung-il * Kim Kang-hoon Kim Kang-hoon (Korean: 김강훈; born 2009) is a South Korean child actor. He is known for his roles in the televi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seo In-guk
Seo In-guk (; born October 23, 1987) is a South Korean singer-songwriter and actor. He launched his singing career after winning the talent reality show ''Superstar K'' in 2009, and made his acting breakthrough in ''Reply 1997'' (2012). Since then, he has starred in television series ''Master's Sun'' (2013), '' High School King of Savvy'' (2014), ''Hello Monster'' (2015), '' Squad 38'' (2016), ''Shopping King Louie'' (2016), '' The Smile Has Left Your Eyes'' (2018), '' Doom At Your Service'' (2021), and ''Café Minamdang'' (2022). Early life and education Seo was born on October 23, 1987, in Ulsan, where he lived with his parents and younger sister. He grew up in relative poverty; his mother worked as a recyclables collector and his father as a welder. Seo trained as a ssireum wrestler, learnt boxing and mixed martial arts in school and is a Hapkido 2nd dan. He decided to become a singer at the age of ten, after being inspired by the Korean rock musician Kim Jung-min and watch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Sung-cheol
Kim Sung-cheol (; born December 31, 1991) is a South Korean actor. He achieved initial success in stage musicals before being cast in his debut television role as Kim Young-cheol (a.k.a. 'Jailbird') in ''Prison Playbook'' (2017). He is recognised for his roles in '' The Battle of Jangsari'' (2019), ''Do You Like Brahms?'' (2020), and ''Our Beloved Summer'' (2021). Career Kim made his debut in the musical ''Puberty'' in 2014. In the following years, he appeared in various musicals including ''My Bucket List'', ''Werther'' and ''Fan Letter''. For his performance as Tobias Ragg in the 2016 Korean production of ''Sweeney Todd'', he received the award for Best Rookie Actor at the Korea Musical Awards. He was double-cast with Hong Kwang-ho as the central role of Seo In-hu in the 2017 revival of ''Mr. Mouse'', a Korean musical based on the short story ''Flowers for Algernon''. In 2017, Kim made his television debut in ''Prison Playbook''. In 2018, Kim starred in the musical rom-c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nana (entertainer)
Im Jin-ah (born September 14, 1991), known professionally as Nana, is a South Korean singer, actress and model known for her work as a group member of the South Korean girl group After School and its subgroups, Orange Caramel and After School Red. As an actress, Nana starred in various television dramas such as ''Love Weaves Through a Millennium'' (2015), ''The Good Wife'' (2016), ''Kill It'' (2019), and ''Justice'' (2019). Early life Nana was born on September 14, 1991. She graduated from Ochang High School in Cheongju, and was a participant in the 2009 Asia Pacific Super Model Contest. Career 2009–2013: Debut with After School and Orange Caramel In November 2009, Nana debuted in After School along with Raina as third generation members with the release of After School's second EP, ''Because of You''. In June 2010, Nana, along with After School members Raina and Lizzy, formed a sub-unit called Orange Caramel. In July 2011, Nana was part of the After School sub-unit A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeon Yeo-been
Jeon Yeo-been (; born Jeon Bo-young on July 26, 1989) is a South Korean actress. Jeon rose to prominence for her performance in the independent film ''After My Death'' (2018) which earned her the Actress of the Year Award at the 22nd Busan International Film Festival and the Independent Star Award at the 2017 Seoul Independent Film Festival. Jeon's career continues to rise after she starred in the television series ''Vincenzo'' (2021) and the crime action film '' Night in Paradise'' (2021). Career Jeon learned acting when she studied Broadcast Entertainment at Dongduk Women's University. She started acting 5 years later after actress and director Moon So-ri saw her in a trailer for the Seoul International Women's Film Festival and contacted her to make an appearance in the short film ''The Best Director''. In 2015, Jeon made her debut in the period drama film ''The Treacherous''. In 2017, Jeon portrayed an undercover journalist investigating a religious cult in the thriller T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Devil's Deal
''The Devil's Deal'' () is a 2021 South Korean political crime drama film directed by Lee Won-tae. It stars Cho Jin-woong, Lee Sung-min and Kim Mu-yeol. It was released theatrically in South Korea on March 1, 2023. Premise Betrayals and conspirations of three men who make dangerous deals for money, power, and honor. Synopsis Set in Busan in 1992, the story revolves around Hae-woong (Cho Jin-woong), a candidate for the National Assembly, Sun-tae (Lee Sung-min) a hidden powerhouse in politics, and Pil-do (Kim Mu-yeol), a gangster who fight fiercely to overturn the game by holding secret documents that will shake the Republic of Korea. Cast * Cho Jin-woong as Jeon Hae-woong * Lee Sung-min as Kwon Soon-tae * Kim Mu-yeol as Kim Pil-do * Son Yeo-eun as Sang-mi * Kim Min-jae as Jang-ho * Won Hyeon-jun as Jeong Han-mo * Park Se-jin as Dan-ah * Kim Yoon-seong as manager of Park * Lee Sang-won as Chief Ahn * Yoo Seung-mok as Ahn Gyu-hwan * Choi Min-cheol as manager Production ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Mu-yeol
Kim Mu-yeol (born May 22, 1982) is a South Korean actor. Following a successful career in musical theatre, Kim was first cast in minor parts on film and television. But after getting good reviews in his supporting roles in '' The Scam'' (2009) and ''War of the Arrows'' (2011), Kim landed his first major role in Jung Ji-woo's critically acclaimed film ''A Muse'' (2012), followed by a leading role in the independent film ''All Bark No Bite''. Career Kim Mu-yeol debuted as a musical theatre actor, and among the roles he's played on stage are child murderers Richard/Nathan in '' Thrill Me'' and gambler Sky Masterson in ''Guys and Dolls''. He won Best Actor at the 2009 Korea Musical Awards for his portrayal of Melchior in '' Spring Awakening'', a rock musical which dealt with such taboo subjects as teenage pregnancy, sexual and physical abuse, and homosexuality. While acting on stage, Kim was cast in minor roles on television and film, and in 2009 he gained notice with a supporting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Confession (2022 Film)
''Confession'' () is a 2022 South Korean mystery thriller film directed by Yoon Jong-seok, starring So Ji-sub, Kim Yunjin, Nana and Hwang Sun-hee. Based on Oriol Paulo's 2016 Spanish film ''The Invisible Guest'', the film depicts a story about a man who has been pointed out as the culprit of a locked-room murder and his lawyer approaching the truth. The film had its premiere at 36th Fribourg International Film Festival on March 20, 2022, and its Italian premium at 24th Udine Far East Film Festival on April 30, 2022 as closing film of the festival. It was released theatrically in South Korea on October 26, 2022. Synopsis Min-ho's mistress is found dead in a hotel, whose only residents are the couple. He becomes the prime suspect, but insists he is innocent and hires a crack defence attorney. Min-ho is convinced that a car accident is linked to the murder. (Fribourg International Film Festival) Cast * So Ji-sub as Yoo Min-ho * Kim Yunjin as Yang Shin-ae * Nana as Kim Se-hee * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yunjin Kim
Yunjin Kim (Hangul: 김윤진), also known as Kim Yun-Jin (born November 7, 1973) is a South Korean-American film and theater actress. She is best known for her role as Sun-Hwa Kwon on the American television series ''Lost'', and as the North Korean spy Bang-Hee in the South Korean film '' Shiri''. She also starred as Dr. Karen Kim in the ABC drama series ''Mistresses''. Early life Kim was born in Seoul, South Korea. She immigrated to the United States with her family in 1983-1984. They lived in Staten Island, New York. She joined the middle school drama club in the 7th grade and performed in the musical ''My Fair Lady''. Kim attended high school at the prestigious Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, a public high school located in Manhattan. From there, she went on to study drama at the London Academy of Performing Arts and later earned her BFA degree in drama at Boston University. Kim has remarked that in her zeal to become Americanized qu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honey Sweet
''Honey Sweet'' () is a 2023 South Korean romantic comedy film directed by Lee Han, starring Yoo Hae-jin, Kim Hee-sun, Cha In-pyo, Jin Seon-kyu and Han Sun-hwa. It was released on August 15, 2023. It was invited at the 28th Busan International Film Festival in 'Korean Cinema Today - Panorama' section and will be screened on October 5, 2023. Synopsis Chi-ho (Yoo Hae-jin) is a genius confectionery researcher with 100% innate sense of taste and 0% sense of reality. Il-young (Kim Hee-sun), a world-positive mind who only knows about going straight, appears in front of Chi-Ho, who only knows about sweets. Chi-ho starts to know the new taste of life. On top of that, there is the shameless and immature older brother Seok-ho (Cha In-pyo), the narcissistic pastry company president Byeong-hun (Jin Seon-kyu), Chi-ho also has been intertwined with Eun-suk (Han Sun-hwa) due to her unpredictable overindulgence. His life, which used to be a treadmill every day, begins to be covered with a variety ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
