Korea Box Office: ‘Steel Rain 2’ Keeps Cinemas in Motion

Is it fitting or perverse that the world's first post-pandemic theatrical blockbuster should be a movie about a zombie apocalypse spawned by a mysterious virus? Korean filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho's action tentpole Peninsula, a loose sequel to his 2016 zombie hit Train to Busan, has earned $27.7 million in South Korea since its release on July 15 and $22.3 million from other international territories.

Angelina Jolie has been enjoying having her oldest son Maddox, 19, back home from university during lockdown. The 45-year-old's teenager returned to Los Angeles from South Korea earlier in the year, and has been taking online classes to keep on track with his studies.

Although it has been a few months since Crash Landing On You premiered its finale. But the show continues to draw audiences.

Dave McNary Film ReporterDerek Kolstad, the screenwriter behind the “John Wick” series, is collaborating with Davis Entertainment, Black Label Media and Gunpowder & Sky’s Dust for an adaptation of the South Korean short film “Time Agent.”Written and directed by Jude Chun, “Time Agent” was originally released by Dust in 2018 and follows an agent who travels to the past to save the future, by making barely-perceptible yet very influential alterations to the timeline.

Crash Landing on You was such a resounding success that fans are already petitioning for a season 2 to be in the works. The series which starred Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin centered on the star-crossed love story between a North Korean captain and a South Korean heiress.

More and more South Korean celebrities are stepping forward to contribute towards relief funds aiding those affected by the floods in the country. Yonhap reported that, as of August 11, at least 42 people have died or are missing while more than 7,500 people have been displaced due to the ongoing monsoon and flood situation in the country.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefAction thriller, “Deliver Us From Evil” had a $10.6 million opening weekend in South Korean cinemas, lifting the country’s overall box office by 75%.The film, directed by Hong Won-chan (“Office”) and starring Hwang Jung-min and Lee Jung-jae, was released on Wednesday and ran off with a $15.0 million total over five days.

K-Pop star Hongbin has left the boy band VIXX after making controversial comments about fellow Korean pop idols on the streaming platform Twitch. The 26-year-old South Korea-born singer and actor departed from the group on August 7, the band’s record label Jellyfish Entertainment revealed in a statement. It comes five months after he filmed a live stream and criticized K-Pop stars SHINee and INFINITE. Here are 5 things to know about him.

had to cut his first year at Yonsei University in South Korea short, will now be participating in virtual learning due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. A source tells ET that Jolie-Pitt is still a student at Yonsei University, but due to the pandemic he is taking classes remotely. Back in April, his actress mother opened up about the current situation with her eldest son's studies. «I could not be happier about Mad's choice of university.

We will never grow tired of reminding everyone that BTS' ARMY members have a heart of gold (or rather purple). The fandom never ceases to amaze us with their gestures.

Spencer Lee to the added role of Asia Pacific President.In his current position, Lee oversees territories including Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, India and The Philippines. With the addition of his new role, he will also oversee South Korea, which is the sixth largest music market in the world, according to the IFPI, and which peermusic says is now its third largest territory in terms of revenue.Peermusic has long had its eye on the South Korean market.

Parasite’s huge success at the Academy Awards earlier this year. Bong-Joon Ho’s critically acclaimed black comedy thriller was a surprise smash hit across the world.