3 Reasons To Anticipate Yoo Hae Jin, Lee Min Ho, And Park Hae Il’s Upcoming Film “Assassins”

Upcoming film “Assassins” is gearing up for its highly-anticipated release!

“Assassins” follows an investigation into the mystery and forces behind the August 15 shooting incident that shocked South Korea.

Ahead of the release, the production team has unveiled three points to anticipate:

1. A star-studded meeting of Korea’s top actors

“Assassins” boasts a spectacular lineup featuring some of Korea’s most acclaimed actors. Yoo Hae Jin, Park Hae Il, Lee Min Ho, Bae Sung Woo, Uhm Ji Won, Park Ji Hwan, Park Hoon, Ryu Hye Young, Chang Ryul, Choi Yu Ri, Ryu Kyung Soo, Kim Dae Myeung, Shim Eun Kyung, Park Hae Joon, Park Sung Hoon, Oh Jung Se, Shin Hyun Been, and Jung Woo Sung have all come together for one film, bringing their screen presence to the project.

2. The must-see movie of the Chuseok holiday

“Assassins” is being touted as a film that audiences of all generations can enjoy and discuss together during this year’s Chuseok holiday. It is emerging as one of the most highly anticipated “must-see Chuseok movies” at the box office this year.

3. Trusted production company and team

The film’s accomplished production team and the production company’s impressive track record further heighten anticipation. Hive Media Corp, the production company behind acclaimed films that have tackled major events in modern Korean history, including “12.12: The Day” and “The Man Standing Next,” has earned a strong reputation among audiences. That trust extends to director Hur Jin Ho, whose meticulous and immersive direction has been showcased in films such as “Forbidden Dream” and “The Last Princess.”

“Assassins” is scheduled to premiere on September 23.

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2026 Buil Film Awards Announces Nominees

The 35th Buil Film Awards has announced its nominees!

First established in 1958, the Buil Film Awards are the oldest domestic film awards in South Korea and are typically held during the Busan International Film Festival.

Among this year’s nominees, Park Chan Wook’s “No Other Choice” leads the pack with nine nominations.

Na Hong Jin’s “HOPE” follows with eight nominations, while Yoon Ga Eun’s “The World of Love” and Jang Hang Jun’s “The King’s Warden” each earned six nominations.

Check out the nominees below:

Best Film

“The Final Semester”
“People and Meat”
“The World of Love”
“No Other Choice”
“HOPE”

Best Director

Na Hong Jin (“HOPE”)
Park Chan Wook (“No Other Choice”)
Byun Sung Hyun (“Good News”)
Yoon Ga Eun (“The World of Love”)
Jang Hang Jun (“The King’s Warden”)

Best Actor

Best Actress

Best Supporting Actor

Best Supporting Actress

Best New Director

Kim Yoo Min (“Isle Of Snakes”)
Yoo Jae Wook (“The Gorals”)
Lee Sang Min (“Salmokji: Whispering Water”)
Choi Seung Woo (“Last Summer”)
Han Chang Rok (“Funky Freaky Freaks”)

Best New Actor

Moon Sang Min (“Pavane”)
Park Ji Hoon (“The King’s Warden”)
Yoo Yi Ha (“The Final Semester”)
Jo Yoo Hyun (“3670”)
Joo Min Hyeong (“Funky Freaky Freaks”)

Best New Actress

Seo Su Bin (“The World of Love”)
Shin Sia (“Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight”)
Lee Seung Yeon (“The Gorals”)
Jang Da A (“Salmokji: Whispering Water”)
Jung Ho Yeon (“HOPE”)

Best Screenplay

Byun Sung Hyun, Lee Jin Sung (“Good News”)
Yeon Sang Ho (“The Ugly”)
Yoon Ga Eun (“The World of Love”)
Lee Ran Hee (“The Final Semester”)
Lim Na Moo (“People and Meat”)

Best Cinematography

Kim Woo Hyung (“No Other Choice”)
Byun Bong Sun (“Colony”)
Yang Hyun Seok (“HUMINT”)
Cho Hyoung Rae (“Good News”)
Hong Kyung Pyo (“HOPE”)

Best Music

Jo Young Wook (“No Other Choice”)
Lee Jin Hee (“Wild Sing”)
Dalpalan (“The King’s Warden”)
Lee Min Hwi (“Pavane”)
Michael Abels (“HOPE”)

Best Art & Technical Achievement

Han Ah Reum (“Good News” / Art)
Ryu Seong Hee (“No Other Choice” / Art)
Park Il Hyun (“The People Upstairs” / Art)
Yoo Sang Seop (“HOPE” / Martial Arts)
Lee Hoo Kyung (“HOPE” / Art)

Congratulations to all the nominees!

This year’s Buil Film Awards will be held on October 7 at 4:30 p.m. KST in Haeundae, Busan.

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June Actor Brand Reputation Rankings Announced

The Korean Business Research Institute has revealed this month’s brand reputation rankings for actors!

The rankings were determined through a data analysis of the media coverage, participation, interaction, and community indexes of 100 actors who appeared in dramas, movies, or OTT content released between May 23 and June 23.

Heo Nam Jun, who recently stole hearts in “My Royal Nemesis,” topped this month’s list with a brand reputation index of 10,597,452.

Park Ji Hoon, who most recently starred in “The Legend of Kitchen Soldier,” took second place with a brand reputation index of 8,189,599.

Meanwhile, Byeon Woo Seok came in at a close third with a brand reputation index of 8,034,544 for June.

Kim Moo Yul, whose global popularity has skyrocketed with his hit drama “Teach You a Lesson,” ranked fourth with a brand reputation index of 7,934,414.

Finally, Koo Kyo Hwan rounded out the top five with a brand reputation index of 7,524,276, marking a 38.16 percent increase in his score since May.

Check out the top 30 for this month below!

Heo Nam Jun
Park Ji Hoon
Byeon Woo Seok
Kim Moo Yul
Koo Kyo Hwan
Jun Ji Hyun
Lim Ji Yeon
Go Youn Jung
Choi Ji Su
Han Dong Hee
Kim Min Seok
Ji Chang Wook
Kang Dong Won
Lee Jun Young
Park Eun Bin
Oh Jung Se
Gong Myoung
Kang Mina
Gong Seung Yeon
Kim Hye Yoon
Park Bo Young
Ha Ji Won
Shin Hae Sun
Jjang Gu
Jeon So Young
Kim Jae Won
Shin Hyun Been
Chae Won Bin
Lee Hong Nae
Jang Seung Jo

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“Colony” Surpasses 5 Million Moviegoers Faster Than 2025’s Biggest Box Office Hit

“Colony” continues its reign at No. 1 at the Korean box office!

On the morning of June 13 KST, the Korean Film Council announced that “Colony” had officially reached a total of 5,007,673 moviegoers. The film was first released on May 21, meaning that it took less than 24 days to hit the 5 million mark.

Notably, “Colony” reached the milestone two days faster than last year’s “My Daughter Is a Zombie,” which was Korea’s biggest box office hit of 2025.

“Colony” is only the second film released in 2026 to surpass 5 million moviegoers, following the record-breaking hit “The King’s Warden.”

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“Colony” Surpasses 4 Million Moviegoers + Becomes Fastest Film Of 2026 To Do So

The film “Colony” has surpassed 4 million moviegoers just two weeks after its release!

According to the Korean Film Council, “Colony” recorded a cumulative total of 4,000,131 moviegoers as of 5:12 p.m. KST on June 3, achieving the feat just 14 days after its release.

The film has now become the fastest Korean release of 2026 to surpass 4 million admissions. Previously, it reached 1 million moviegoers on its fourth day, 2 million on its fifth day, and 3 million on its 10th day. By surpassing 4 million admissions on its 14th day, the film continues to set new records for the fastest box office milestones among films released this year.

Helmed by “Train to Busan” and “Peninsula” director Yeon Sang Ho, “Colony” is a zombie film about survivors trapped in a building that has been blockaded due to a rapidly mutating virus as they face the ever-growing threat of the infected, who evolve in unpredictable ways. The star-studded cast includes Jun Ji Hyun, Ji Chang Wook, Shin Hyun Been, Kim Shin Rok, Koo Kyo Hwan, and Go Soo.

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Congratulations to the cast and crew of “Colony”!

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“Colony” Becomes Fastest Film Of 2026 To Surpass 3 Million Moviegoers

Just 10 days into its run, “Colony” has already broken even at the box office!

According to the Korean Film Council, “Colony” reached a cumulative total of 3,109,480 moviegoers on May 30 as it remained No. 1 at the box office. The film first hit theaters on May 21, meaning that it took just 10 days to hit the 3 million mark and reach its breakeven point.

“Colony” has now become the fastest film released in 2026 to surpass 1 million, 2 million, and 3 million moviegoers, outpacing even the record-breaking hit “The King’s Warden.”

Congratulations to the cast and crew of “Colony”!

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“Colony” Reveals Behind-The-Scenes Photos Of Jun Ji Hyun, Koo Kyo Hwan, Ji Chang Wook, And More On Set

The film “Colony” has shared a glimpse of its stars behind the scenes of filming!

On May 28, the film distributor released behind-the-scenes photos offering a look at the passion of the cast and crew.

Helmed by “Train to Busan” and “Peninsula” director Yeon Sang Ho, “Colony” tells the story of survivors trapped in a building that has been blockaded due to an unknown virus as those infected evolve into unpredictable forms.

The stills show the actors deeply focused on filming, along with the warm and friendly atmosphere on set. Jun Ji Hyun, who looks serious while monitoring a scene, delivered both subtle emotional acting and strong action sequences with precision.

Koo Kyo Hwan is shown staying in character while waiting to film. In other moments, he reveals a charming duality by displaying a playful side and smiling as he lifts his blindfold.

Ji Chang Wook heightens the tension in the latter half of the film as his character subdues the infected with an unwavering gaze and shifts the direction of the story.

Meanwhile, a photo of Ji Chang Wook and Kim Shin Rok smiling brightly at the camera shows that the strong chemistry between their characters in the film, siblings Choi Hyun Seok and Choi Hyun Hee, extends beyond the screen.

Next, Shin Hyun Been is captured monitoring scenes with a serious expression. She also smiles brightly while wearing a protective suit, suggesting a warm atmosphere on set.

In addition, Go Soo is seen listening closely to a staff member’s explanations, conveying a sense of genuine passion.

“Colony” is now playing in theaters nationwide.

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Jun Ji Hyun, Koo Kyo Hwan, Ji Chang Wook, And More Show Intense Emotions In “Colony” Close-Up Posters

The film “Colony” has unveiled new character posters!

The posters show each character’s intense expressions and gaze. Kwon Se Jung (Jun Ji Hyun) appears determined to survive to the end with the other survivors and escape the building. As the poster line states, “Those people… seem to be evolving,” Kwon Se Jung quickly assesses situations and acts faster than anyone else.

Seo Young Cheol (Koo Kyo Hwan)’s gaze, filled with his own convictions, aligns with his line, “The birth of a new human race. We are pushing humanity to the next stage.”

Another poster shows Choi Hyun Seok (Ji Chang Wook) with a shocked expression and the line, “What is this, are they copying us right now?” His sense of urgency is shown as he struggles to survive with his older sister.

The poster for Gong Seol Hee (Shin Hyun Been) shows a steady gaze that conveys trust. As the line “The important thing is to prevent the spread of the infection” suggests, her firm resolve remains steady amid chaos.

Choi Hyun Hee (Kim Shin Rok)’s poster shows a character who steels herself in an unbelievable reality. The line, “Where is the control room that can access all CCTV footage?” points to her efforts to keep moving forward even in extreme situations.

Finally, Han Kyu Seong (Go Soo)’s poster, featuring the line “I can do it. I’ll bring them back,” reflects strong determination and highlights his human side as he refuses to give up on others.

“Colony” is now playing in theaters nationwide.

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“Colony” Becomes Fastest Film Of 2026 To Surpass 1 Million Moviegoers

“Colony” is off to a strong start at the box office!

On the morning of May 24, the Korean Film Council announced that “Colony” had recorded a total of 1,089,996 moviegoers.

“Colony” is now the fastest film released in 2026 to surpass 1 million moviegoers, outpacing even the record-breaking hit “The King’s Warden.” “Colony” first hit theaters on May 21, meaning that it took less than four days to reach the milestone.

Congratulations to the cast and crew of “Colony”!

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3 Reasons Why Jun Ji Hyun And Ji Chang Wook’s New Zombie Thriller Film “Colony” Is A Must-Watch

Director Yeon Sang Ho’s new film “Colony” has unveiled three key points viewers should look forward to!

1. A New Species Beyond Traditional Zombies

The first major highlight is the overwhelming suspense created by a new type of infected unlike anything audiences have seen before. Having long explored social anxiety and human nature through the zombie genre, Yeon Sang Ho now presents even more evolved infected beings in this latest work.

The infected in “Colony” move in groups and share information, displaying attack methods and behavior patterns completely different from traditional zombies. Their unpredictable movements intensify the desperate battle between survivors and the infected.

2. A Powerful Ensemble Cast

The second point to watch is the star-studded cast lineup.

Returning to the big screen for the first time in 11 years, Jun Ji Hyun takes center stage as Kwon Se Jung, the leader of the survivors. Joining her are Koo Kyo Hwan as genius biologist Seo Young Cheol, who causes the outbreak; Ji Chang Wook as Choi Hyun Seok, who fights for survival; Shin Hyun Been as Gong Seol Hee, who works to resolve the crisis; Kim Shin Rok as Choi Hyun Hee, who continues helping others amid the chaos; and Go Soo as Han Kyu Seong, who risks his life to return to the dangerous scene.

The actors, each bringing distinct personalities and backstories, are expected to create a highly immersive and powerful acting ensemble.

3. Unique Choreography and Immersive Visual Spectacle

The third highlight lies in the infected creatures’ unique visuals and the production team behind them.

In particular, the eerie movements created through collaboration with dancers deliver a type of fear distinctly different from conventional zombies. The stunt team led by action director Heo Myeong Haeng—known for work on “The Roundup: Punishment” and “Badland Hunters”—joined forces with CELL, the special makeup team led by Hwang Hyo Gyun, who previously brought the zombies of “Train to Busan” to life. Together, they created vivid action sequences and highly original creature designs.

Large-scale sets, immersive filming techniques, and stylish production design are also expected to pull audiences directly into the story. The film aims to deliver a survival experience that feels as though viewers are wandering through the building alongside the survivors, maximizing the thrill of watching it in theaters.

“Colony” is set to hit theaters on May 21.

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