“The Assassin(s)” Cancels All Scheduled Events At 2026 Busan International Film Festival

“The Assassin(s)” will no longer attend its scheduled events at the Busan International Film Festival.

On October 2, Hive Media Corp., the production company behind the film, announced that it had canceled the film’s planned Busan International Film Festival appearances.

Below is its official statement:

Hello, this is Hive Media Corp., the production company behind “The Assassin(s).”

After careful consideration and taking into account the safety of audiences and attendees, we have decided not to participate in the Busan International Film Festival Opening Ceremony or the Outdoor Stage Greeting scheduled for October 7.

After carefully reviewing the current situation surrounding the film, we made this decision to ensure everyone’s safety and allow the event to proceed smoothly. We sincerely apologize to everyone who has been looking forward to these events, and deeply appreciate your understanding.

The outdoor stage greeting for “The Assassin(s)” was originally scheduled to be attended by director Hur Jin Ho and actors Yoo Hae Jin, Park Hae Il, and Lee Min Ho.

“The Assassin(s)” follows an investigation into the mystery and forces behind the 1974 assassination attempt that shocked South Korea.

Since its release on September 23, the film has faced controversy over allegations of historical distortion surrounding certain elements of the story.

Amid the controversy, Lee Min Ho’s “Actors House” event at the 31st Busan International Film Festival, originally scheduled for October 7, was also canceled. As a result, all official Busan International Film Festival events related to “The Assassin(s)” have now been called off.

The 31st Busan International Film Festival will kick off on October 6 and run for 10 days through October 15.

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Winners Of The Seoul International Drama Awards 2026

The Seoul International Drama Awards 2026 has officially announced its winners!

On September 22, the Seoul International Drama Awards Organizing Committee announced the winners in the International Competition, K-Drama Competition, and International Invitation categories.

On September 29, the committee announced that screenwriter Kim Eun Sook, who has penned numerous hit dramas including “Secret Garden,” “Descendants of the Sun,” “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God,” “Mr. Sunshine,” “The Glory,” and “Genie, Make a Wish,” would receive the Golden Bird Prize, the highest honor presented by the Seoul Drama Awards Organizing Committee.

The award recognizes achievements based on criteria including depth of message, originality, global appeal, and the contributions of creators and productions that have expanded the artistic boundaries of television.

With this honor, Kim Eun Sook becomes the first screenwriter to win the Golden Bird Prize and only the fourth individual recipient, following Choi Min Sik, director Park Chan Wook, and Ben Stiller.

Check out the list of winning Korean dramas and actors below:

International Competition Category

Golden Bird Prize

Program Awards

Best Miniseries

“My Royal Nemesis”
“The Dream Life of Mr. Kim”

Individual Awards

Best Actor

K-Drama Competition Category

Outstanding Korean Drama

“The Dream Life of Mr. Kim”
“We Are All Trying Here”

Individual Awards

Outstanding Korean Actor

Outstanding Korean Actress

Outstanding Korean Drama OST

RIIZE’s Anton “Close to Me” (“Yumi’s Cells 3”)

International Invitation Category

Outstanding Asian Star

Congratulations to all the winners!

The official ceremony will air live on October 8 at 4:55 p.m. KST on MBC and stream simultaneously via the Seoul International Drama Awards’ official YouTube channel.

Watch “Yumi’s Cells 3” on Viki below:

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Park Ji Hyun Becomes 1st Korean Actress To Be Nominated For International Emmys + “Hyper Knife” Snags Nod

“Hyper Knife” and Park Ji Hyun have both been nominated for the 54th International Emmy Awards!

The International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences has announced the nominations for this year’s International Emmy Awards, which recognize achievements in television programming that is originally produced and aired outside of the United States.

Park Ji Hyun has been nominated for Best Performance by an Actress for her starring turn in the drama “You and Everything Else,” making her the first Korean actress ever to be nominated for an International Emmy Award.

Meanwhile, Disney+’s “Hyper Knife” has been nominated for Best TV Movie/Mini-Series.

The 2026 International Emmy Awards will be held on November 23 in New York.

Watch Park Ji Hyun in her film “Forbidden Fairytale” on Viki below:

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And check out her appearance in the recent drama “Our Universe” below!

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Song Kang And Lee Jun Young Face Off As Rivals In International Competition In “Four Hands, Two Sonatas”

Song Kang and Lee Jun Young are about to go from friends to competitors on “Four Hands, Two Sonatas”!

tvN’s “Four Hands, Two Sonatas” is a new drama that follows the friendship, love, rivalry, and growth of two students who meet at an arts high school, tracing their journey from adolescence to adulthood as professional pianists.

Spoilers

Previously on “Four Hands, Two Sonatas,” Kang Pio (Song Kang) and Choi Jeong Yo (Lee Jun Young) grew together as pianists by inspiring one another musically. Kang Pio helped Choi Jeong Yo overcome his stage fright, while Choi Jeong Yo opened Kang Pio’s eyes to the joy of playing piano freely, without being trapped within predetermined rules.

However, in the next episode of the drama, the two friends will meet not as practice partners but as rivals. As the two pianists face off on stage at an international competition, the stakes are even higher because Kang Pio’s grandfather has always been dismissive of his grandson’s talent while holding Choi Jeong Yo’s in high esteem.

Newly released stills from the upcoming episode capture a tension between Kang Pio and Choi Jeong Yo that is markedly different from their past dynamic. When seated in front of the piano, both of them appear entirely focused on their performances.

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However, when seated in the audience, the two pianists behave differently. Kang Pio wears a determined expression and stares only at the stage, while Choi Jeong Yo, who is attending his first international competition, looks around as he attempts to gauge the atmosphere at the event.

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To find out how this competition plays out, catch the next episode of “Four Hands, Two Sonatas” on September 12 at 9:10 p.m. KST!

In the meantime, watch Lee Jun Young in “Reborn Rookie” on Viki below:

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And watch Song Kang in “Beautiful Vampire” below:

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Yim Si Wan To Host 2026 Busan International Film Festival Closing Ceremony

Actor Yim Si Wan will grace the finale of the 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)!

On September 4, the Busan International Film Festival announced that Yim Si Wan has been appointed as the sole host for the closing ceremony of the 31st BIFF, which will be held this coming October.

It was previously announced that actress Kim Min Ha will be hosting the opening ceremony of the 31st Busan International Film Festival. Meanwhile, this year’s closing ceremony will feature the Busan Awards, where winners of the competitive section—newly established last year—will be announced.

Ym Si Wan, who debuted as a member of ZE:A in 2010, began his full-scale acting career with the 2012 drama “The Moon Embracing the Sun.” Since then, he has built an impressive filmography across various genres and platforms including the dramas “Misaeng: Imcomplete Life,” “Summer Strike,” and “Boyhood” as well as the films “The Attorney,” “Emergency Declaration,” and “Road to Boston.”

The 31st Busan International Film Festival will kick off on October 6 and run for 10 days through October 15. Check out the lineup of Korean drama series that will premiere at this year’s festival here.

Watch Yim Si Wan in “Boyhood” below:

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2026 Busan International Film Festival Announces 3 New Korean Dramas To Premiere At Event

The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has announced three highly anticipated Korean drama series that will premiere at this year’s festival!

On August 25, BIFF announced that its “On Screen” section will showcase Lee Jae Wook and Go Min Si’s Netflix series “Dead-End Job,” Disney+’s fantasy romance “The Remarried Empress,” and Son Suk Ku’s Netflix series “Road” (working title).

The “On Screen” section highlights the year’s most highly anticipated new drama series, expanding the scope and value of the cinematic experience by bringing exciting series premieres from around the world to the big screen.

“Dead-End Job” has drawn attention for its ensemble cast featuring Lee Jae Wook, Go Min Si, Kim Min Ha, and Lee Hee Joon. Directed by Kim Da Min, the series uses a suspicious part-time job as its setting to tell a story rooted in reality, blending inventive imagination with mystery.

Disney+’s highly anticipated “The Remarried Empress” is an upcoming fantasy romance that has already garnered attention for its star-studded cast, including Shin Min Ah, Ju Ji Hoon, Lee Jong Suk, and Lee Se Young. The series is directed by Jo Soo Won, who previously helmed “I Hear Your Voice” and “Thirty But Seventeen.”

“Road” is the latest series from director Han Jun Hee, whose film “Coin Locker Girl” was invited to the Critics’ Week at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, while his series “D.P.” won Best Drama in the TV category at the 2022 Baeksang Arts Awards. Starring Son Suk Ku, Nagayama Eita, Kim Shin Rok, and others, the series follows the investigation into the truth behind a cross-border serial murder mystery.

The 31st Busan International Film Festival will take place from October 6 to 15.

While waiting, watch Shin Min Ah in “Oh My Venus” below:

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Seoul International Drama Awards 2026 Announces Nominees For International Competition Category

The Seoul International Drama Awards 2026 has officially announced the nominees for this year’s International Competition Category!

On August 20, the Seoul International Drama Awards Organizing Committee revealed that a total of 30 titles and 34 individuals have been nominated across the program and individual award categories. The nominees were selected from 352 submissions spanning 46 countries and regions, following evaluations by an international panel of judges.

Check out the list of nominated Korean dramas and actors below:

Program Awards

Miniseries

“My Royal Nemesis”
“The Dream Life of Mr. Kim”
“We Are All Trying Here”
“You and Everything Else”

Series

Short Form

“My Baby Daddy is My Best Friend”

Individual Awards

Best Screenwriter

Lee Byeong Heon (“My Baby Daddy is My Best Friend”)
Park Hae Young (“We Are All Trying Here”)

Best Actor

Best Actress

The winners of the Seoul International Drama Awards 2026 will be announced in September. The official ceremony will air live on October 8 at 4:55 p.m. KST on MBC and stream simultaneously via the Seoul International Drama Awards’ official YouTube channel.

While waiting, watch “Our Golden Days” on Viki below:

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Kim Min Ha, Joo Jong Hyuk, And More’s “The Table: Day And Night” Selected As Opening Film Of 2026 Busan International Film Festival

The upcoming film “The Table: Day and Night” has been selected as the opening film of this year’s Busan International Film Festival (BIFF)!

Set during the transition from summer to fall, “The Table: Day and Night” captures the witty, understated, and charming conversations shared by four pairs of men and women who cross paths at the same café. The film follows the chance encounter between Yoo Jin (Kim Min Ha) and Hyeon Oh (Joo Jong Hyuk), who visit the café at different times of day; the unexpected reunion of Sang Mi (Han Sun Hwa) and Young Min (Chang Ryul), who attended the same private tutoring sessions in middle school; the fiery first meeting between Hye Jin (Shim Eun Kyung), a web novel writer, and Dong Nam (Lee Hee Jun), an indie filmmaker; and the bittersweet moments shared by aspiring idol Na Kyeong (Jeon So Young) and her boyfriend Jong Su (Kim Dong Hwi).

The Busan International Film Festival praised the film, stating, “‘The Table: Day and Night’ is a polished film that represents the tentative culmination of director Kim Jong Kwan’s persistent exploration of his cinematic interests, style, perspective, and world. Without relying on excessive setups or dramatic developments, the film thoughtfully portrays each character’s unique inner voice and emotions, as well as the subtle changes in their relationships. This is one of the film’s greatest strengths and virtues. The film also features a talented ensemble of acclaimed actors, including Kim Min Ha, Joo Jong Hyuk, Han Sun Hwa, Chang Ryul, Shim Eun Kyung, Lee Hee Jun, Jeon So Young, and Kim Dong Hwi, alongside promising newcomers, who deliver outstanding chemistry and performances.”

The festival added, “To mark the beginning of the 31st Busan International Film Festival, we have selected ‘The Table: Day and Night’ as the opening film for its lighthearted yet thoughtful approach.”

“The Table: Day and Night” will premiere at this year’s Busan International Film Festival before its theatrical release later this year.

The 31st Busan International Film Festival will take place from October 6 to 15.

Watch Kim Min Ha in “Way Back Love” with subtitles below:

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Kim Min Ha To Host 2026 Busan International Film Festival Opening Ceremony

Kim Min Ha will be hosting the opening ceremony of the 31st Busan International Film Festival!

On July 31, the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) officially announced, “We have chosen Kim Min Ha, an actress currently displaying the clearest growth, as the host of the opening ceremony.”

Kim Min Ha, who debuted in 2016 and went on to gain global recognition for her starring turn in “Pachinko,” has recently starred in dramas like “Light Shop,” “Way Back Love,” and “Typhoon Family.”

The 31st Busan International Film Festival will kick off on October 6 and run for 10 days through October 15.

In the meantime, watch Kim Min Ha in “Way Back Love” with subtitles on Viki below:

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Jeon Do Yeon, Sul Kyung Gu, Zo In Sung, And Cho Yeo Jeong’s New Film “Possible Love” Invited To Toronto International Film Festival

The upcoming film “Possible Love” is set to make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival!

The 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has officially invited Netflix original film “Possible Love” to its Special Presentations section.

“Possible Love” follows two couples—a laid-off worker and his wife, and a documentary filmmaker and her husband—whose lives become intertwined while making a documentary, forcing them to confront their contrasting lives and hidden desires.

The film stars Jeon Do Yeon, Sul Kyung Gu, Zo In Sung, and Cho Yeo Jeong and is director Lee Chang Dong’s first new film in eight years.

TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey said, “Lee Chang Dong is an artist of extraordinary power and remarkable subtlety. It has been a great honor to welcome him to Toronto on multiple occasions over the years, both as a filmmaker and as a jury member.”

He continued, “‘Possible Love’ is a powerful film that thoughtfully explores marriage, class, and cinema itself. It once again reaffirms Lee Chang Dong’s reputation as one of the greatest filmmakers today.”

Alongside the announcement, the film unveiled its first still, featuring Mi Ok (Jeon Do Yeon), Ho Seok (Sul Kyung Gu), Sang Woo (Zo In Sung), and Ye Ji (Cho Yeo Jeong). Standing side by side on a beach while seemingly lost in their own thoughts, the image hints at the subtle dynamics between the four characters.

Following its world premiere at TIFF, which opens on September 10, “Possible Love” will be released globally on Netflix.

In the meantime, watch Jeon Do Yeon in her film “Revolver” on Viki below:

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And check out Zo In Sung’s film “Escape from Mogadishu” below:

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