Posts Categorized: Korean Movies

Mar 20 2018

Two main posters and trailer for movie “Mothers”

Two main posters and trailer added for upcoming movie “Mothers” starring Lim Soo-Jung and Yoon Chan-Young. Movie is based on the novel “Dangshinui Bootak – My Other Mother” by Lee Dong-Eun and he also directs the film. The film follows 32-years-old Hyo-Jin (Lim Soo-Jung) who lost her husband in a car accident. His 16-year-old son Jong-Wook (Yoon Chan-Young) from another marriage then moves in with her.

“Mothers” had its world premiere at the 2017 Busan international Film Festival and will be released April 19, 2018 in South Korea.

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Mar 14 2018

Trailer for movie “Duck Town”

Trailer added for movie “Duck Town” starring Lee Se-Young and Kim Hyun-Joon. Movie had its world premiere at last year’s Jeonju International Film Festival. Story for “Duck Town” is set in Daegu, South Korea. Lee Se-Young plays college student Hee-Jung. To pay for her tuition, she works at a rental duck paddle boat shop at Suseong Lake. When she falls asleep at work an accident takes place on the lake. Hee-Jung tries to cover her tracks later that night, but a man (played y Kim Hyun-Joon) catches her.

“Duck Town” will be released April 19, 2018 in South Korea.

Mar 14 2018

Ryoo Seung-Ryong cast in movie “Extreme Job”

Ryoo Seung-Ryong, Lee Honey, Jin Seon-Kyu, Lee Dong-Hwi and Gong Myung are cast in new movie “Extreme Job” (literal title). The film will be directed by Lee Byeong-Hun (“What a Man Wants“).

Story for “Extreme Job” features a great premise of 5 detectives working together on a drug task force. They attempt to bust a crime organization and, to do so, they begin working undercover at a chicken restaurant. The chicken restaurant then becomes famous for its tasty chicken.

Filming for “Extreme Job” begins later this month in South Korea.

Mar 9 2018

Actor Jo Min-Gi takes his own life

Actor Jo Min-Gi has taken his own life. He was found dead by his wife around 4PM today, March 9, 2018, in the storage area of their apartment’s underground parking lot. Around February 20, 2018, Jo Min-Gi was accused of sexual harassment and sexual assault by students he taught at Cheongju University. Police informed the media on February 21, 2018 that they would investigate the claims and OCN announced that Jo Min-Gi has dropped out of their upcoming drama series “Children of A Lesser God.” Jo Min-Gi was also scheduled to go to the Chungbuk Provincial Police Agency on March 12, 2018 to answer questions regarding the sexual harassment and assault claims. Initially, Jo Min-Gi denied the sexual harassment and sexual assault claims, but he finally made an apology on February 27, 2018.

Mar 8 2018

Main trailer for movie “What a Man Wants”

Main trailer added for upcoming movie “What a Man Wants” (English title) starring Lee Sung-Min, Shin Ha-Kyun, Song Ji-Hyo and Lee El. Movie went under its literal title of “Wind Wind Wind” prior to today. In the film, Lee Sung-Min and Song Ji-Hyo play brother and sister. Song Ji-Hyo’s character is married to Shin Ha-Kyun’s character. Lee El’s character then enters the picture. Movie is directed by Lee Byeong-Hun.

“What a Man Wants” opens April 5, 2018 in South Korea.

Mar 6 2018

Park Seo-Joon & Kong Hyo-Jin to make cameo appearance in movie “Be with You”

Park Seo-Joon & Kong Hyo-Jin will make cameo appearances in upcoming movie “Be with You” starring So Ji-Sub and Son Ye-Jin. For the upcoming film, Park Seo-Joon will play Ji-Ho as an adult. Ji-Ho is the son of Woo-Jin (So Ji-Sub) and Soo-A (Son Ye-Jin). Park Seo-Joon accepted the cameo role partly due to the movie’s production company “Movie Rock” which also produced the film “Midnight Runners.” For Kong Hyo-Jin she is close friends in real life with Son Ye-Jin which led her to accept the cameo role. Meanwhile, the poster below is a special “Kiss Poster” promoting the film. Movie is “Be with You” is based on novel “Ima, Ai ni Yukimasu” by Takuji Ichikawa.

“Be with You” will be released March 14, 2018 in South Korea.

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