On February 27, The Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film went to an Iranian film, "A Separation." The Academy Awards started giving out Best Foreign Language Film awards in 1956. South Korea has been submitting films for nomination every year since 1963. Korea’s first submission was "Mother and the Houseguest" by director Shin Sang Ok. However, Korea has been unlucky all those years as no Korean films have ever been a final nominee for the Academy awards. This year, films from more than 60 countries have been submitted in the category of Best Foreign Language Film.
Category: Film
Stars Attend VIP Premiere of "Gabi"
On the evening of March 6, the VIP premiere of "Gabi" was held at the CGV theaters in Seoul. Top stars such as Jang Dong Gun, Park Si Yeon, Han Jung Soo, Chi Chi, Jeon Hye Bin, Yoo Hae Jin, ALi and others attended the VIP premiere. The film will hit theaters on March 15.
miss A Suzy and Lee Jae Hoon Look Like a Real Couple
Pictures from the set of the film “Architecture 101” were released and it shows miss A’s Suzy and Lee Jae Hoon looking like a real couple. Lee Jae Hoon said of Suzy, “She was very quick at understanding the character. I tried to help her out but I received a lot of help instead. I was personally grateful because it was so much fun going to the film set because of her.”
"Love Fiction" Surpasses 1 Million Viewers Within 5 Days of Release
According to KOFIC (The Korean Film Council) on March 5, “Love Fiction” reached 1,013,822 viewers. On the first weekend of March the film had 567,819 viewers. This is a new record in terms of amount of viewers amassed within 5 days of its release. “200 Pounds Beauty” had reached a million viewers in 6 days of its release.
Park Shin Hye Stars in Fellow Actor Ryu Deok Hwan’s Directorial Debut
Park Shin Hye appears on a movie shot entirely on a smart phone, a fellow actor Ryu Deok Hwan’s directorial debut. The actress joins Ryu Deok Hwan’s “Waiting for Jang Joon Hwan,” an entry to the 2nd Olleh Smart Phone Film Festival.
Ha Jung Woo’s Film “Love Fiction” Had 270,000 Viewers on March 1
On March 1 alone, Ha Jung Woo’s film “Love Fiction” made a big hit with 270,000 tickets sold. (March 1 is a national holiday in South Korea) According to KOFIC (The Korean Film Council) Love Fiction which released on February 29, had 269,334 viewers on March 1, and was #1 for the Korean box office. On the same day (March 1) the film that came in second place “This Means War” had 87,483 viewers.
Ha Jung Woo and Gong Hyo Jin’s "Love Fiction" Opens to Box Office Success
“Love Fiction,” the romantic comedy movie starring Ha Jung Woo and Gong Hyo Jin opened to a strong showing on the box office. Local news agencies report records from the Korean Film Council took in over 160,000 admissions, which takes the film on its way to become a box office hit.
Elizabeth Olsen Rumored to Take Lead Role in "Oldboy" Remake
The Olsen twins who grew up on the American sitcom "Full House" have a younger sister, Elizabeth, who is also an actress. Elizabeth Olsen is rumored to be in talks to play Kang Hye Jeong’s role of sushi chef Mi Do for the American remake of "Oldboy."
"Introduction to Architecture" Reveals New Stills of Han Ga In
"Introduction to Architecture" released new still of Han Ga In. This film marks her return to the big screen after seven years of absence. The movie tells the story of two college students, Seo Yeon (Suzy) and Seung Min (Lee Je Hoon) who experience their first love. They both go their separate ways and do not keep in touch. But fifteen years later, they meet again when Seo Yeon (Han Ga In) goes to find Seung Min (Uhm Tae Woong) at his office and asks him to rebuild her ancient house. The old house is a metaphor of their own memories together.
Yoon Gye Sang Favorably Reviewing Movie Deal in Favorable Light
Actor Yoon Gye Sang might come back to the big screen with the upcoming film, "The Suspect." An official from Yoon Gye Sang’s agency told OSEN, "He is looking at the deal in a favorable light. We are currently discussing the details of the contract." Although Showbox Media Plex, the co-producing, investing, and distributing company of the film, stated that the two parties are only discussing with nothing determined yet, casting of Yoon Gye Sang to the movie appears well assured.