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When Everyone’s a VIP: South Korea’s growing obsession with special status

From theater seats and department store memberships to credit cards and even city designations, the meaning of ‘VIP’ in South Korea has expanded so much that exclusivity is losing its meaning. Kim, a ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Korean Disaster Film ‘Emergency Declaration’ to Get U.S. Theatrical Release (Exclusive)

The film co-stars Song Kang-ho in his first role since 'Parasite' alongside Korean leading man Lee Byung-hun (recently in 'Squid Game') and actress Jeon Do-yeon. By Patrick Brzeski Asia Bureau Chief ...
Variety

‘Because I Hate Korea’ Gets Busan Film Festival Off to Reflective Start After Turbulent Year

The festival program looks rock solid after a year of turmoil, but the Korean industry has deeper questions still unresolved “I hope we can communicate and reconcile again,” said Busan Mayor Park ...
Reuters

Netflix to invest $2.5 billion in South Korea to make TV shows, movies

April 25 (Reuters) - Netflix Inc (NFLX.O), opens new tab said on Tuesday it will invest $2.5 billion in South Korea over the next four years to produce Korean TV series, movies and unscripted shows, ...
Variety

Netflix Unveils Trailer for ‘Seoul Vibe’ 1980s-Set Korean Driving Action Movie

Netflix has unveiled footage from “Seoul Vibe,” a Korean original movie that will release on Aug. 26, 2022. The action film’s retro look harks back to the 1980s when South Korea was leaving military ...