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Movie theater audience watching a Korean sci-fi thriller inspired by Hope box office news

July 27, 2026 (2 months ago)

Na Hong-jin’s Hope Tops 3.4 Million Admissions After 12 Days at No. 1

Na Hong-jin’s sci-fi thriller Hope has crossed 3.4 million admissions in South Korea while extending its box-office winning streak.

Train to Busan 10th anniversary 4K global rerelease editorial image

July 26, 2026 (2 months ago)

Train to Busan Marks 10th Anniversary With 4K Global Theatrical Rerelease

By UniKPOP • K-Drama & Film

Yeon Sang-ho’s Train to Busan is returning to international theaters in a 4K remastered version for its 10th anniversary, beginning with the Philippines and followed by North America, Japan, Italy, and other markets.

Movie theater audience watching a Korean thriller release

July 25, 2026 (2 months ago)

Na Hong Jin’s Hope Holds Korean Box Office Lead After Fast 2.53 Million Start

By UniKPOP • K-Drama & Film

Na Hong Jin’s new film Hope has extended its Korean box office lead after passing 2.53 million admissions in just over a week.

Cinema audience entering a Korean film premiere for Hope

July 15, 2026 (2 months ago)

Na Hong Jin’s Hope Opens With 600,000 Presales, Setting 2026 Korean Box Office Pace

By UniKPOP • K-Drama & Film

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Na Hong Jin’s sci-fi thriller Hope opened in Korea with nearly 600,000 advance tickets, the highest presale total among this year’s releases.

Editorial image representing Tony Rayns and Korean cinema's global film festival legacy

July 10, 2026 (2 months ago)

Tony Rayns, Influential Champion of Korean Cinema, Dies at 78

By UniKPOP • K-Drama & Film

Tony Rayns, the British critic and programmer who helped bring Korean and wider East Asian cinema to global audiences, has died at 78.

Film festival screening room honoring Tony Rayns and Korean cinema

July 9, 2026 (2 months ago)

Tony Rayns, British Critic Who Championed Korean Cinema, Dies at 78

By UniKPOP • K-Drama & Film

Tony Rayns, the influential British critic and programmer credited with helping introduce Korean cinema to global audiences, has died at 78.

Editorial image for Na Hong-jin film Hope Korean release news

July 6, 2026 (3 months ago)

Na Hong-jin’s Hope Sets July 15 Korean Release After Cannes Buzz

By UniKPOP • K-Drama & Film

Na Hong-jin’s long-awaited film Hope will open in South Korea on July 15 after drawing major attention at Cannes.

Hong Kong and Korean cinema industry discussion at a film event

July 2, 2026 (3 months ago)

Hong Kong Cinema Veterans Warn Korean Film Industry Against Losing Its Next Wave

By UniKPOP • K-Drama & Film

Stanley Kwan and Chan Hing-kai used a Seoul film event to connect Hong Kong cinema’s decline with warning signs now facing Korean film.

Asian cinema industry discussion at a Seoul film event

July 2, 2026 (3 months ago)

Hong Kong Film Veterans Warn Seoul That Asian Cinema Needs New Talent Pipelines

By UniKPOP • K-Drama & Film

Hong Kong film veterans visiting Seoul said shrinking production and weaker talent pipelines offer a cautionary lesson for Korean cinema.

Park Seo Joon and Park Hae Il historical mystery film casting news

July 2, 2026 (3 months ago)

Park Seo Joon Offered Lead Role Opposite Park Hae Il In Lee Joon Ik’s New Historical Mystery Film

By UniKPOP • K-Drama & Film

Park Seo Joon has been offered a detective role in Lee Joon Ik’s historical mystery film, while Park Hae Il is reportedly linked to another key part.

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Na Hong-jin’s Hope Tops 3.4 Million Admissions After 12 Days at No. 1

Train to Busan Marks 10th Anniversary With 4K Global Theatrical Rerelease

Na Hong Jin’s Hope Holds Korean Box Office Lead After Fast 2.53 Million Start

Na Hong Jin’s Hope Opens With 600,000 Presales, Setting 2026 Korean Box Office Pace

Tony Rayns, Influential Champion of Korean Cinema, Dies at 78

Tony Rayns, British Critic Who Championed Korean Cinema, Dies at 78

Na Hong-jin’s Hope Sets July 15 Korean Release After Cannes Buzz

Hong Kong Cinema Veterans Warn Korean Film Industry Against Losing Its Next Wave

Hong Kong Film Veterans Warn Seoul That Asian Cinema Needs New Talent Pipelines

Park Seo Joon Offered Lead Role Opposite Park Hae Il In Lee Joon Ik’s New Historical Mystery Film