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List Of South Korean Films Of 2023
The following is a list of South Korean films scheduled to be released in 2023. Box office The highest-grossing South Korean films released in 2023, by domestic box office gross revenue, are as follows: Released Denotes a film that was publicly screened before its theatrical release, be it through film festivals, premieres or releases in other countries January – March April – June July – September See also * List of 2023 box office number-one films in South Korea * 2023 in South Korea References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:List of South Korean films of 2023 South Korean 2023 Events Predicted and scheduled events * January 1 ** In the United States, books, films, and other works published in 1927 will enter the public domain, assuming there are no changes made to copyright law. ** Croatia will adopt the eu ... 2023 in South Korean cinema ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinema Of South Korea
The cinema of South Korea refers to the film industry of South Korea from 1945 to present. South Korean films have been heavily influenced by such events and forces as the Japanese occupation of Korea, the Korean War, government censorship, the business sector, globalization, and the democratization of South Korea.. The golden age of South Korean cinema in the mid-20th century produced what are considered two of the best South Korean films of all time, ''The Housemaid'' (1960) and ''Obaltan'' (1961), while the industry's revival with the Korean New Wave from the late 1990s to the present produced both of the country's highest-grossing films, '' The Admiral: Roaring Currents'' (2014) and ''Extreme Job'' (2019), as well as prize winners on the festival circuit including Golden Lion recipient ''Pietà'' (2012) and Palme d'Or recipient and Academy Award winner ''Parasite'' (2019) and international cult classics including '' Oldboy'' (2003), ''Snowpiercer'' (2013), and ''Train t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gangnam Zombie
''Gangnam Zombie'' () is a 2023 South Korean horror film starring Ji Il-joo and Park Ji-yeon. This is Ji Il-joo's first feature film and Park's first in 7 years. The film premiered on January 5, 2023. Plot On the night just before Christmas, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, two men in Seoul break into a container from China containing gold jewelry. But also in the container is a cat, which suddenly attacks and scratches one of the men. Later, as they retreat, the scratched man, Wang-i, becomes sick. When his concerned friend looks after him, Wang-i suddenly attacks him and bites his throat out before rolling into the nearby river. He floats in the current to the Gangnam District, where he emerges from the water and later catches public attention by consuming a chunk of raw, bloody meat in the streets. Hyeon-seok, a former taekwondo champion, has recently moved to Seoul for work at a small online streaming firm in a Gangnam office building. He has a crush on his co-worker ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jung E
''Jung_E'' (), stylised as JUNG_E, is a 2023 South Korean science fiction film written and directed by Yeon Sang-ho, starring Kang Soo-yeon, Kim Hyun-joo, and Ryu Kyung-soo. The film features the final film appearance of Kang Soo-yeon who died ahead of its release. It premiered on January 20, 2023, on Netflix. Plot ''Jung_E'' portrays a desolated Earth in the 22nd century that is no longer habitable due to climate change, and humans are forced to live in man-made shelters and built-in space. As the humans settle in around 80 of those shelters, three of them declare themselves as the Adrian Republic, attack Earth and other shelters, and cause a civil war between the Allied Forces and the Adrian Republic. Captain Yun Jung-yi is a legendary mercenary of the Allied Forces who led her team to countless successful missions against the Adrian Republic. She has a little daughter, Yun Seo-hyun, who suffers from a lung tumor, and Jung-yi became a mercenary to afford her daughter's m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seo Hyun-woo
Seo Hyun-woo (born 20 November 1983) is a South Korean actor. He is well known for his role as reporter Kim Moo-jin in 2020 drama ''Flower of Evil (South Korean TV series), Flower of Evil''. Filmography Film Television series Web series Hosting Awards and nominations References Living people 21st-century South Korean male actors South Korean musical theatre actors South Korean male film actors South Korean male television actors 1983 births {{SouthKorea-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park Hae-soo
Park Hae-soo (; born November 21, 1981) is a South Korean actor who is best known worldwide for portraying Cho Sang-woo in ''Squid Game'' (2021). He is also known for his starring roles in the television series ''Prison Playbook'' (2017–2018), and '' Money Heist: Korea'' (2022). He has also appeared in films such as '' By Quantum Physics: A Nightlife Venture'' (2019), ''Time to Hunt'' (2020), and '' Yaksha: Ruthless Operations'' (2022). Career Park made his musical theater debut in 2007 with ''Mister Lobby''. He also appeared in other musicals such as ''Angel Called Desire'' and ''Annapurna''. In 2017, he impressed in his lead role in the drama series ''Prison Playbook'' which earned him Best New Actor at The Seoul Awards. In 2021, Park gained international fame after playing Cho Sang-woo in the South Korean television series, ''Squid Game.'' After the success of ''Squid Game'', Park (alongside his co-stars Lee Jung-jae and HoYeon Jung Jung Hoyeon (; born June 23, 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Park So-dam
Park So-dam (born September 8, 1991) is a South Korean actress. She came into popular recognition in the 2015 film '' The Priests'' and the TV series' ''Cinderella with Four Knights'' (2016) and '' Record of Youth'' (2020). She achieved international fame for her role in the 2019 critically acclaimed Korean comedy thriller film ''Parasite'', which won the Palme d'Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival and the Academy Award for Best Picture. Career When Park was in high school, she watched the musical '' Grease'' and developed an interest in acting. While in university, Park started her career by turning to independent films after being rejected from around seventeen auditions. Known as a prolific performer in independent cinema, Park starred in the Korean Academy of Film Arts feature ''Ingtoogi: Battle of the Internet Trolls'' and the indie ''Steel Cold Winter'', the latter of which drew notice when it premiered at the Busan International Film Festival. Park also took small parts in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Hanee
Lee Hanee (; born March 2, 1983), also known as Honey Lee, is a South Korean actress, model, classical musician as well as beauty pageant titleholder where she represented her country at Miss Universe 2007. She has acted in several films and television series. Early life Lee Hanee is the middle child of three, and has an older sister and a younger brother. Her father Lee Sang-eob was a high-ranking official with the National Intelligence Service. Her mother Moon Jae-suk has a PhD in Korean music history and is a professor at Ewha Womans University as well as music director of Gimhae City Gayageum Orchestra. Her sister is Lee Seul-gi, a member of the KBS Orchestra of Traditional Korean Music. Lee's maternal uncle is politician Moon Hee-sang (currently Speaker of the National Assembly). Lee graduated from Seoul National University with high honors in traditional Korean music. She received her master's degree from the same university. Career Beauty pageant Lee won the 2006 Miss ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sol Kyung-gu
Sol Kyung-gu (born May 14, 1967) is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in ''Public Enemy (2002 film), Public Enemy'' film series, ''Peppermint Candy'', ''Oasis (2002 film), Oasis'', ''Silmido (film), Silmido'', ''Hope (2013 film), Hope'' and ''The Merciless (film), The Merciless''. Career Sol was born in Seocheon on May 1, 1968, and studied Theater and Film at Hanyang University (Class of '86). Upon his graduation in 1994, he appeared in numerous theatrical productions, such as the hit Korean adaptation of the German rock musical ''Linie 1, Subway Line 1'', and productions of Sam Shepard's ''True West (play), True West'' and A. R. Gurney's ''Love Letters (play), Love Letters''. In the mid-1990s, Sol began taking on minor roles in feature films, but it was not until 1999 that he made his breakthrough, with major roles in ''The Bird That Stops in the Air'', ''Rainbow Trout'', and ''Peppermint Candy'' in which he played a suicidal man devastated by the two-decades ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Hae-young
Lee Hae-young (born 1973) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. Lee wrote and directed his debut feature '' Like a Virgin'' (2006) (with director Lee Hae-jun), which won several awards for Best New Director and Best Screenplay. His first solo feature ''Foxy Festival'' (2010). His third feature is a mystery genre film ''The Silenced'' (2015). Personal life Lee is openly gay. Filmography As director *'' Like a Virgin'' (2006) *''Foxy Festival'' (2010) *''The Silenced'' (2015) *'' Believer'' (2018) * ''Phantom'' (2023) *''Believer 2'' (TBA) As screenwriter *''Coming Out'' (short film, 2000) *''Conduct Zero'' (2002) *''Au Revoir, UFO'' (2004) *'' Like a Virgin'' (2006) *''Foxy Festival'' (2010) *'' 26 Years'' (2012) *''The Silenced'' (2015) *'' Believer'' (2018) For original idea *''Kick the Moon'' (2001) As script editor *''Arahan'' (2004) Awards *2006 7th Busan Film Critics Awards: Best New Director ('' Like a Virgin'') *2006 27th Blue Dragon Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hyun Bin
Kim Tae-pyung (born September 25, 1982), better known as Hyun Bin, is a South Korean actor. He gained widespread recognition for his role in the 2005 romantic comedy TV drama '' My Name is Kim Sam-soon''. Since then, he has appeared in leading roles in other successful television shows, including the romantic fantasy drama '' Secret Garden'' (2010–2011), fantasy drama ''Memories of the Alhambra'' (2018–2019), and romantic drama ''Crash Landing on You'' (2019–2020). Hyun Bin's popularity was further widened by starring in a series of box office hits: the action thriller ''Confidential Assignment'' (2017), the crime thrillers '' The Swindlers'' (2017) and ''The Negotiation'' (2018) as well as the zombie horror ''Rampant'' (2018). He was Gallup Korea's Television Actor of the Year in 2011. The success of Hyun Bin's works internationally established him as a top Hallyu star. He is among the highest paid and most influential actors in South Korea. Hyun drew praise from critic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hwang Jung-min
Hwang Jung-min (born September 1, 1970) is a South Korean actor. He is one of the highest-grossing actors in South Korea, and has starred in several box office hits such as ''Ode to My Father'' (2014), ''Veteran'' (2015), ''The Himalayas'' (2015), ''A Violent Prosecutor'' (2015) and '' The Wailing'' (2016). Hwang is the third actor in South Korea to be part of the "100 Million Viewer Club" in Chungmuro. Career 1995–2004: Beginnings and Transition to films Hwang Jung-min began his career in musical theatre, making his acting debut in '' Line 1'' in 1995. He then starred in various musicals and plays in Daehangno such as ''Jesus Christ Superstar'' and '' Cats''. Despite a career on stage, Hwang had difficulty transitioning to film. He went through a long struggle for recognition, with people saying he "didn't have the right face for film." He even considered giving up his dream, but stuck to his conviction about walking the path of acting. Hwang said, "After becoming intereste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yim Soon-rye
Yim Soon-rye (born January 1, 1961) is a South Korean film director and screenwriter. She is considered one of the few leading female auteurs of Korean New Wave cinema. Career Education Born in 1961 in Incheon, Yim Soon-rye graduated from Hanyang University in 1985 with a B.A. in English Literature and an M.A. in Theater and Film. She received her master's degree in Film Studies from Paris 8 University in 1992 with a thesis titled "Study on Kenji Mizoguchi." 1994–1996: ''Promenade in the Rain'' and ''Three Friends'' Upon her return to Korea in 1993, she worked as an assistant director on Yeo Kyun-dong's '' Out to the World''. In 1994, she directed her first short film ''Promenade in the Rain'', which won the Grand Prize and the Press Award at the 1st Seoul International Short Film Festival. She made her feature film debut with ''Three Friends'' (1996), which explored Korean masculinity and marginalization through the lives of three young men who have difficulty adjusting t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
