Richard Kuipers If North Korea and South Korea ever reunite and hold a celebratory film festival, “Escape from Mogadishu” is a sure thing for selection. Based on the amazing true story of embassy staff from both countries joining forces to escape probable death in the civil war-ravaged Somali capital in 1991, this propulsive and intelligently written South Korean adventure thriller casts partisan politics aside and celebrates what can be achieved when adversaries come together.
Tokyo Olympics: South Korea Removes Controversial Flags After Japanese Protests
18.07.2021 - 19:05 / deadline.com
South Korea’s Olympic committee said it has removed flags at its Olympic village in Tokyo after they raised bad memories about a past military conflict between Japan and Korea.
The South Korean delegation said Saturday it was complying and removing the flags, which referenced a 16th-century battle between the two nations. The flags drew protests from Japanese far-right groups, according to the AP.
The flags were displayed from the balconies of South Korean athletes’ rooms in the Athletes Village.
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deadline.com
26.07.2021 / 02:35
Tokyo Olympics: South Korean Broadcaster Apologizes For “Inappropriate” TV Images
A South Korean broadcaster used some strange images and captions during the opening night parade of nations at the Tokyo Olympics, outraging the online fans of the nations depicted.
thewrap.com
25.07.2021 / 05:25
South Korean Network in Hot Water Over Use of Country Stereotypes During Olympics Opening Ceremony
According to reporter Raphael Rashid, Sweden's visual said it was the "developed country of welfare" but made a typo in "developed country" (선진국) and wrote "선지국" which is cow blood soup, a Korean delicacy.
variety.com
19.07.2021 / 10:53
Korea Box Office: ‘Black Widow’ Resists New Releases to Stay as Weekend Leader
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief“Black Widow” held on to top spot at the South Korean box office despite a challenge from the new release of local horror film “The Medium.” New release, “Space Jam: A New Legacy” made no impact.The Disney-Marvel film saw weekend earnings of $4.09 million, a drop of 54% compared with the previous session.
nme.com
16.07.2021 / 10:43
BLACKPINK’s Rosé says her “life is complete” after John Mayer sends her a guitar
John Mayer has sent Rosé of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK a pink electric guitar as thanks for covering one of his songs.On July 16, the Korean-Australian singer took to Instagram to share a few images of her brand-new guitar, which was accompanied by a hand-written note from Mayer. “Rosé! I should be thanking YOU! (so thank you.),” wrote the singer-songwriter.The guitar comes after Rosé’s recent cover of Mayer’s 2006 song ‘Slow Dancing In A Burning Room’ on a South Korean variety show.
variety.com
13.07.2021 / 13:49
South Korean Film Biz Sets Plans for Recovery and a Future That Will Be Significantly More Digital
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefCompared with the U.S. or European countries, South Korea’s infection and death toll from COVID-19 was small.
deadline.com
12.07.2021 / 12:09
South Korean Streamer Watcha Buys Cannes Trio ‘Annette’, ‘Titane’ & ‘After Yang’
EXCLUSIVE: Growing South Korean streaming service Watcha is having a busy Cannes, landing local rights to three buzz titles here in the festival.
deadline.com
12.07.2021 / 11:21
South Korean Streamer Watcha Buys ‘Annette’, ‘Titane’ and ‘After Yang’
EXCLUSIVE: Growing South Korean streaming service Watcha is having a busy Cannes, landing local rights to three buzz titles here in the festival.