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Park Bo-Gum Enters Historical Drama With Dream Of A Peach Blossom Land ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

After featuring in two smashing hit K-dramas in 2025, When Life Gives You Tangerines and Good Boy, Park Bo-Gum is gearing up for his upcoming movie, tentatively titled Dream of a Peach Blossom Land, according to Kbizoom. It’s going to be a historical film that will delve deep into the backstory of the celebrated Korean landscape painting created by artist An Gyeon in 1447. This happens during King Sejong’s reign. Jang Hoon is going to direct the project, who is popularly known for A Taxi Driver, and Doodoong Pictures is going to handle the production department. Scroll ahead to know more details about the project.

Dream Of A Peach Blossom Land: Park Bo-Gum Is Going To Play Which Character?

Park Bo-Gum has been roped in to play Prince Anpyeong in Dream of a Peach Blossom Land.

Western-themed entertainment transcends the boundaries of time and location, often evoking a sense of adventure that resonates with audiences everywhere. Netflix

We're diving into the nine best Western series currently available on Netflix, each offering its unique twist on the genre.

Godless (2017)Netflix

Set in 1884, Godless stars Jack O'Connell as Roy Goode, a wounded outlaw fleeing the wrath of his mentor, the dangerously unpredictable Frank Griffin (Jeff Daniels). Roy finds refuge in La Belle, N.M., a town predominantly inhabited by women. Here, he surrenders to the sheriff (Scoot McNairy) and the stories of La Belle's inhabitants unfold. With its stronger female presence, this series carves out a fresh perspective in the Western landscape. If you're not hooked within the first four minutes, you might want to hit the trail!

Cast: Jack O'Connell, Michelle Dockery, Scoot McNairy, Merritt Wever, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Sam Waterston, Jeff Daniels

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Head Over Heels Continues To Top Weekly Buzzworthy K-Drama Charts(Photo Credit –Prime Video)

Head Over Heels concluded with the finale episode on July 29, 2025. However, despite concluding, it seems the massive buzz around the K-drama hasn’t subsided yet. The series has secured the top spot in the buzzworthy K-dramas ranking list for the third consecutive week, this time along with the actors Cho Yi-Hyun and Choo Young-Woo making it to the top spots of the actors’ list. Well, it’s definitely good news for the team.

For those who don’t know about Head Over Heels, it’s a story that delves deep into the romantic angle and shamanism. Following a high school student by day and shaman by night, Park Seong-a (Yi-Hyun), the storyline focuses on how she tries to save and protect her first love, Bae Gyeon-u (Young-Woo), who is destined to die within 21 days. Although the drama felt a bit rushed,...

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Trigger is a South Korean action crime thriller series written and directed by Kwon Oh-seung. The Netflix series is set in South Korea, where illegal firearms are banned, but when illegal guns flood into the country, a police officer must do everything he can to save innocent people from their effects. Trigger stars Kim Nam-gil, Kim Young-Kwang, Park Hoon, Gil Hae-yeon, and Kim Won-hae. So, if you loved the thrilling and intense drama and compelling characters in Netflix’s Trigger, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Karma is a South Korean crime thriller drama series written and directed by Lee Il-hyung. Based on the Kakao webtoon of the same name by Choi Hee-seon, the Netflix series revolves around a group of people as they get embroiled in a toxic and...

Trigger, a new Korean drama from Netflix, has been taking viewers by storm. The show, which follows a fictional account of a version of South Korea where firearms run rampant on the streets, is a sleeper hit for Netflix. Released on July 25, 2025, Trigger is written and directed by Kwon Oh-seung and stars Kim Nam-gil and Kim Young-kwang.

The show is gaining a strong following and already holds a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes at the time of writing. Trigger has shocked the system by being a fairly obscure new show that has exploded onto the global streaming charts..

Per FlixPatrol, Trigger has also entered the top 10 most-watched shows on Netflix across 29 different countries. These countries include Hungary, Brazil, and Hong Kong. The show is currently number one in South Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.

What This Means For Netflix The Show Is A Global Hit

Trigger is a unique show,...

Korean media is shifting its perception of the Lgbtqia+ community. These five films and dramas show queer lives with honesty and nuance. ( Photo Credit – Facebook; Netflix )

Queer stories in the Korean media have rarely received mainstream attention. While there are several short dramas around boy love (Bl) or girl love (Gl) stories, these dramas were found to cater to a specific type of audience and taste. In recent years, the Korean media has begun to include queer stories with more honesty. They bring new voices into mainstream culture, presenting a broader view of the on-ground reality for the Lgbtqia+ communities. From romantic drama to social issues, let’s see what these five Korean dramas and films have to offer.

Queer love, real-life challenges, trans visibility, and inclusion as seen in modern Korean dramas

Love in the Big City blends a gay romance story with everyday life. It is based on...

Jung Ho Yeon as Kang Sae Byeok in Squid Game season 1 ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Squid Game Season 3 premiered in June 2025 and finally brought closure to Gi-hun’s story and the journey of the players. Park Gyu-young joined the cast in Season 2 as a pink-suited guard named Noh Eul. Her character was a North Korean defector who went to great lengths to protect Player 246, also known as Park Gyeong-seok. He had entered the deadly game in hopes of winning money for his daughter’s cancer treatment.

Having lost her own husband and daughter, Noh Eul felt emotionally drawn to Gyeong-seok’s family. Her connection with him gave her character emotional weight. In the final season, we see that Gyeong-seok survives the games and works as a sketch artist at an amusement park. Noh Eul visits him, but he does not recognize her. Though her character did not receive a long or detailed arc,...

Omniscient Reader: The Prophet (Photo Credit – Instagram)

One of the most anticipated South Korean movies of 2025, Omniscient Reader: The Prophet, based on the popular webtoon Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint, has finally been released in the theatres. On July 23, 2025, Lee Min-Ho, Ahn Hyo-Seop, Chae Soo-Bin, and Blackpink’s Jisoo starrer got a theatrical release. Ever since the film was announced, it has received a mixed reaction from netizens and critics.

Since the last few months, the film has been embroiled in various kinds of controversies, from having wrong casting choices to mistreating cast members like Jisoo to alteration of characters from webtoon to the films, and many more reasons. The backlash sparked concerns about its box office. Scroll ahead to know more about its ticket sales and box office details.

How Much Omniscient Reader: The Prophet Sold Tickets?

Despite all the backlash, it seems Omniscient Reader: The Prophet has overcome the crisis,...

Why Did The Viewership Ratings Of Lee Dong-Wook’s The Nice Guy Drop?(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Jtbc’s newly launched K-drama, The Nice Guy, starring Lee Dong-Wook and Lee Sung-Kyung, premiered on July 18, 2025. The storyline of The Nice Guy revolves around Park Seok-Cheol (Dong-Wook), the grandson and heir of a three-generation gangster family. Although he comes from a dangerous family, he has a soft heart. On the other hand, there’s Kang Mi-Young (Sung-Kyung), an aspiring singer who is his past love. Their present lives get stirred up when they meet each other again after years.

Even though the series premiered with a decent viewership rating, the latest episodes witnessed a dip in the ratings. Is the plot becoming a problem, or is it not getting proper exposure among the viewers? Scroll ahead to know more!

How Much Rating Did The Nice Guy Earn In Its Latest Episodes?

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K-Drama Trigger Hits No.1 On Netflix(Photo Credit –Netflix)

After premiering on July 25, 2025, Netflix’s latest K-drama, Trigger, literally triggered the viewers and became one of the most-watched shows in Korea within 24 hours. This explosion sparked a lot of conversation online among netizens as it not only topped the trending list of Netflix Korea but also dethroned other successful dramas, including Try: We Become Miracles and Squid Game 3, as per Kbizoom.

The K-drama Trigger stars Kim Nam-Gil, Kim Young-Kang, Park Hoon, Gil Hae-Yeon, and other actors in various key roles. The gritty plot, raw chaos, and terrifying consequences of holding guns in a country where firearms are strictly prohibited have intrigued the audience. The intense action scenes and thrilling theme kept the viewers on the edge of their seats. Scroll ahead to know more.

How Viewers Are Reacting After Watching Trigger?

Ahead of Trigger’s release, there was a subtle buzz about the Korean drama.

The Viral Crypto Trap: Squid Game-Inspired Token Dupes Investors, Then Vanishes(Photo Credit –Facebook)

In 2021, Netflix’s Squid Game became a global sensation, raking in nearly $900 million (Bloomberg reported) in value for the streamer. As the South Korean series went viral, scammers saw a chance. A cryptocurrency called Squid Coin was launched, named after the show but not connected to it. It marketed itself as a “play-to-earn” token, offering users rewards for participating in themed games. The coin’s price soared only to collapse overnight.

When Squid Game’s Hype Sparked a Crypto Scam

Soon after Squid Game became Netflix’s most-watched show, a digital token called Squid Coin appeared online. Despite having no official ties to the series, it quickly gained attention. Developers promoted it as part of a gaming platform where users could earn while playing.

Squid Game is a bingeworthy new series about a mysterious series of...

I don’t think I could ever imagine living in a world like the one we’re confronted with in Netflix’s Korean drama, Trigger. While we’ve seen violence play out often (I could even say more than often) in Korean media, it has almost never been with guns. Korea’s always been strictly anti-gun, but this new drama imagines a scenario where free access to guns is given to all residents, never mind their age, gender, nationality, or occupation. Terrifying, I know. But it’s not just the visual of Koreans getting massacred in school for bullying that is absolutely bizarre and jarring; it’s the way the story plays out, too. The 10-episode drama certainly comes across as a dystopian nightmare where everyone has a “trigger.” Something that pushes you to do the worst thing on your mind. Despite having one main plot, the series follows an anthological template,...

What happens when an object of immense power is introduced into an environment that has no context for it? Trigger poses this question with unnerving focus. The series opens in a South Korea we recognize—a society of immense pressure and ambition—but drops a foreign element into its heart: an influx of illegal guns.

In a nation with virtually no gun crime, these weapons find their way into the hands of ordinary, stressed-out people. This is not a straightforward action series. It is a slow-motion study of a social fabric tearing apart. The show’s title cleverly points to the mechanical function of a firearm and, more importantly, to the psychological breaking point within every person.

A Society on the Verge

The show builds its world not on grand conspiracies, but on the quiet desperation of modern life. I once lived in an apartment with paper-thin walls, where you...

Does Lee Do Manage To Save Everyone At The End Of Trigger? ( Photo Credit – Netflix )

Spoiler Alert: The following article reveals key plot points from Netflix’s Korean thriller Trigger.

Using weapons for self-protection is a debated topic, and each country has its own rules on possession and use. What happens when you allow citizens to take the law and their protection into their own hands? Netflix’s latest Korean thriller, Trigger, addresses this question with a story that poses a touch of morality and human conscience at its core.

What Is The Plot Of Netflix’s Trigger?

Trigger follows the story of Lee Do (played by Kim Nam-gil), a police officer who refrains from using a gun. After having served in the military and used weapons to take lives, he vows never to use a gun. Chaos soon ensues when guns start becoming available to the common folk. They...

In the first moments of Trigger, a billboard announces that South Korea is one of the safest countries in the world, largely because of a ban on firearms. Why, then, are military-grade automatic weapons being couriered to unsuspecting Korean citizens, who, in turn, take their unhappiness out on others? When a kind police officer with a traumatic past begins investigating these seemingly random violent crimes, he crosses paths with an overeager citizen sleuth who sheds light on a greater societal evil at play.

The series stars K-drama icons like The Fiery Priest’s Kim Nam-gil; Kim Young-kwang, villain of Netflix’s psychological thriller Somebody; and Squid Game actors Lee Suk and Kim Joong-hee. Trigger is director Kwon Oh-seung’s first project since his 2021 debut, Midnight.

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On the surface, Trigger’s premise might sound like a conspiracy-driven whodunit, but...

6 New K-Dramas Coming On Ott This July (Photo Credit – Netflix/Instagram)

K-drama fans, July is here, so it’s your time to refresh your K-drama stock. A whole new sequence of series is coming your way on the OTTs. From rom-coms to sports dramas, thrillers to action – all kinds of genres of K-dramas are set to stream. These dramas will be led by some of the major names from the industry. We will get to see Lee Jong-Suk’s return after his military service, Kang Ha-Neul in a different avatar, Mun Ka-Young romancing Jong-Suk, and more.

So, without any further ado, let’s jump straight to the list of K-dramas and Korean shows that are going to stream on Ott platforms like Netflix and Disney+ in July 2025. Scroll ahead.

1. Law and the City Release Date: July 5, 2025 Ott Platform: Disney+

tvN’s upcoming drama, Law and the City, featuring Lee Jong-Suk,...

Firearms flood into a gun-free country. Chaos ensues. That’s the gist of the new action thriller series set to land on Netflix next month, with the streamer having now unleashed the first footage from the show, which promises all manner of twists and turns as a cop and a crook fight to contain the violence amid all manner of shoot-outs and intense standoffs.

Created by Kwon Oh-seung, who garnered significant attention following the debut of his crime thriller Midnight at the Fantasia International Film Festival, this new Netflix series is called Trigger, and follows veteran actor Kim Nam‑gil as a former sniper-turned-detective who is forced to team up with Kim Young-kwang's slippery and unpredictable character after illegal firearms begin to flood into South Korea. You can check out the newly released trailer for Trigger below.

The show, which is being marketed as a limited series and is thus perfect for an action-packed binge-watch,...

There are few American archetypes that are more enduring and iconic than that of cowboys in the Wild West. From pulp paperback novels to the silver screen, Westerns have been thrilling audiences worldwide for over a century, with that distinction also spreading to television shows. Westerns once dominated the television airwaves in the United States, with some of the longest-running shows in the medium's history coming from the genre. As a testament to their timeless appeal, Westerns have seen a resurgence of popularity recently.

As their ubiquity solidified, Westerns have expanded beyond their usual American Southwest period piece setting with grounded stakes. The genre has proven flexible enough to incorporate different global environments, time periods, even lacing in elements of the supernatural and science fiction. What are constants within the genre are people standing up in largely lawless and remote areas to defend themselves from those that would openly exploit them.

Was Kwon Sang-Woo ranked no. 1 in the February Film Actor Brand Reputation list? ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Korea Corporate Reputation Research Institute announced the Film Actor Brand Reputation rankings on February 18, 2025. While Kwon Sang-Woo took the first place, several big names from the South Korean entertainment industry followed in the list. From Jung Hae-In to Song Hye-Kyo, many were ranked accordingly. Even though Sang-Woo didn’t have any latest releases, he displayed a strong brand competitiveness.

Sang-Woo is a popular South Korean actor who rose to fame with the romantic comedy film My Tutor Friend in 2003. He later featured in the melodrama series Stairway to Heaven and gained massive recognition for his role. However, it was his last film, Hitman 2, that put him on a global map. Now, scroll ahead to know all about the February Film Actor Brand Reputation Rankings.

Kwon Sang-Woo secured the no. 1 spot among the...

As South Korean television programming, or K-dramas, continues to find success with audiences worldwide, one overlooked gem is "Song of the Bandits." A Netflix original series, "Song of the Bandits" is a period piece Western set in the 1920s during the brutal Japanese occupation of the Korean peninsula. While not as popular as other K-dramas available to stream on Netflix, "Song of the Bandits" deserves its place among the best K-dramas on the platform. Moreover, "Song of the Bandits" is a fantastic Western in a region and culture not typically associated with the genre.

Incorporating actual history into its narrative, "Song of the Bandits" takes place primarily in the Gando region of China, near the Korean border. In the face of the oppressive Japanese control over Korea, many Korean refugees fled to Gando, including resistance fighters looking to liberate the peninsula from the Japanese. With the sudden influx of refugees,...

The South Korean box office saw “Hitman 2” continue its run at the top, though with a steep decline, while the new release “Nocturnal” landed in third place over the weekend of Feb. 7-9.

“Hitman 2,” the action-comedy sequel, remained in first place with KRW1.93 billion ($1.3 million), according to Kobis, the tracking service operated by the Korean Film Council. The film accounted for 27.8% of the market share but saw a sharp 52.9% decline in revenue and a 55.3% drop in admissions, with 201,556 viewers over the weekend. Its cumulative total has reached $15.04 million.

Musical romance “Secret: Untold Melody” moved up to second place with $936,515, taking 19.6% of the market share. The film experienced a relatively mild 9.7% decline and attracted 138,241 viewers, bringing its cumulative total to $3.7 million.

“Nocturnal,” a neo-noir crime thriller directed by Kim Jin-hwang, debuted in third place with $622,790, securing 13.% of the market share with 94,267 admissions in its opening weekend. The film stars Ha Jung-woo as Min-tae,...

It is rather difficult to describe “Song of the Bandits”, a wild, exciting mix of historical drama, spectacular actioner, rugged western and comedy. Led by the charismatic Kim Nam-gil, the show is an explosive action/adventure romp through the badlands of the Manchurian wilderness, set against the backdrop of the Japanese colonization of Korea.

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The series mostly takes place in 1920 after the fall of the Joseon Empire and during Japanese occupation. The story centers around Lee Yun (Kim), a Korean native who used to serve in the Japanese military forces and carried out atrocities against defenseless civilians. Wracked by guilt, Lee is seen in the first episode deciding to go to Gando, officially part of China but in reality a lawless place inhabited by many Koreans and scoured by criminals, resistance fighters and Japanese paramilitary forces. There, he soon...

Netflix quietly released one of the best K-dramas in recent years called Song Of The Bandits in 2023. Netflix is home to many exceptional K-dramas such as its most-watched series of all time, Squid Game, which returns for its highly anticipated second season on December 26, 2024. The rise in popularity of K-dramas and K-pop has produced several global phenomenons in music, film, and television. Some of the K-dramas with the highest budgets are also available to watch on Netflix.

Song Of The Bandits is a historical action western that takes place in the early 20th century. Season 1 of the series spans nine episodes, which were directed by Joon-Jyeok Hwang of Black Dog (2019) acclaim. Song Of The Bandits is set in the tumultuous period of Japanese colonial rule over Korea where a group of people end up in the lawless land of Gando. The Western aspects of the series are some of its most fascinating and immersive qualities.

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Hulu is ready with an entertainment-packed November this year. The upcoming month will see the return of some popular K-drama shows The Fiery Priest and also new original movies like Nutcrackers. Just like every month, Hulu is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 10 new movies and TV shows coming to Hulu in November 2024.

Gangnam B-Side Season 1 (November 6)

Gangnam B-Side is an action mystery crime thriller drama series directed by Park Noo Ri from a screenplay by Jo Won Gyu. The Disney+ series is set in Gangnam, Seoul and it revolves around the disappearance of a young woman who had information about a series of disappearances. Now, a detective, an outlaw, and a Prosecutor all try to find her for their own reasons. Gangnam B-Side stars Jo Woo-jin, Ji Chang-wook,...

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Hellbound is a South Korean dark fantasy horror thriller series directed by Yeon Sang-ho from a screenplay by Choi Gyu-seok. Based on the webtoon of the same name by Sang-ho, the Netflix series is set in a world where unearthly creatures appear and condemn people to hell. Soon after their appearance, religious groups begin forming on the ideology of divine justice. Hellbound stars Yoo Ah-in, Kim Hyun-joo, Park Jeong-min, Won Jin-ah, and Yang Ik-june. So, if you loved the dark fantasy elements, intensely thrilling story, and compelling characters in Hellbound here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Sweet Home is a South Korean apocalyptic action horror series written by Hong So-ri, Kim Hyung-min, and Park So-jung. Based on the Naver webtoon of the same name by Kim Carnby and Hwang Young-chan,...

This November 2024, Korean drama fans can look forward to an exciting lineup of series showcasing diverse genres and compelling stories. Brewing Love (Viki) features a romantic comedy between a tough former special forces soldier and a sensitive brewmaster, while Face Me (KBS2) delivers a gripping medical thriller about a plastic surgeon embroiled in a mysterious crime. For those who enjoy crime thrillers, Gangnam B-Side (Disney+) explores disappearances tied to Seoul’s nightlife, while Mr. Plankton (Netflix) offers an emotional journey of self-discovery as two individuals search for their families.

The Fiery Priest 2 (Netflix) returns with its unique blend of action and humor, and Marry You (Channel A) examines societal pressures on love and marriage through a lighthearted lens. Meanwhile, Parole Examiner Lee (tvN) navigates the complex themes of justice and redemption, and When the Phone Rings (Netflix) explores love and communication amidst societal facades. Love Your Enemy (tvN) promises a...

Kim Soo-hyun's role in Queen of Tears propelled him to superstardom as South Korea's highest-paid actor with a stellar career ahead. Knock Off, his upcoming black comedy K-drama, promises a fresh spin from Queen of Tears, showcasing his comedic talents and chemistry with Jo Bo-ah. The star-studded cast of Knock Off, including Lee Jung-eun and Woo Do-hwan, adds to the anticipation of this highly anticipated series.

Kim Soo-hyun has just announced his next K-drama following the success of Queen of Tears, and it could not be more perfect. Though it initially started with modest ratings, Queen of Tears quickly found domestic and international success, breaking Crash Landing on You's record as Tvn's most-watched drama of all time and easily becoming one of the best K-dramas of 2024. Kim Soo-hyun's role as the lawyer Baek Hyun-woo played a large part in the show's overwhelming success, which has earned him a...

After spending a decade in prison, a hitman learns that he has a daughter and just wants a chance at a normal life. But his former mob boss wants him back at any cost, sending merciless assassins after him.   Epic Pictures is releasing Jung Woo-sung's crime action flick, A Man of Reason, this Friday, July 5th, in theaters followed by digital next Tuesday, July 9th.   Epic passed along two clips to share with you, something to entice you to head and watch it this holiday weekend in the U.S. We have also included the trailer.   A Man of Reason was written and directed by Jung Woo-sung. Their movie stars Jung Woo-sung, Kim Nam-gil, Park Sung-woong, Kim Jun-han, Park You-na, and Lee Elijah.   ...

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Your browser does not support the video tag. Korean actor Jung Woo-sung directs and stars in A Man of Reason, exploring the protagonist's life after release from prison. The film features an action-packed revenge plot and a talented ensemble cast, including Kim Nam-gil, Park Sung-woong, and Park Yoo-na. A Man of Reason showcases Jung Woo-sung's range, following his roles in crime dramas, thrillers, and a romance drama.

Korean actor Jung Woo-sung sits in the director's chair for A Man of Reason, in which he also stars as a recently released convicted torn between loyalty to his old crime boss and the possibility of a family life with his girlfriend. The release of his new movie comes after his roles in 2023's romantic K-drama Tell Me That You Love Me and 2022's highly acclaimed political thriller Hunt.

A Man of Reason opens with Soo Hyuk's release from prison after spending a...

Exclusive: Epic Pictures has set a North American release date for Korean action film A Man of Reason which it acquired from Acemaker Movieworks. The feature directorial debut of veteran actor Jung Woo-sung will have a limited theatrical release on July 5 before heading to VOD on July 9.

Jung also stars in A Man of Reason with supporting cast including Kim Nam-gil (The Fiery Priest), Park Sung-woong (The Killing Vote), Kim Jun-han (Hospital Playlist), Park You-na (Hotel del Luna) and Lee Elijah (The Good Detective).

The story follows a hitman who, after spending a decade in prison, learns he has a daughter and just wants a chance at a normal life. However, his former mob boss wants him back at any cost, sending merciless assassins after him. The movie first debuted at the Toronto Film Festival in 2022.

Said Epic Pictures CEO and owner Patrick Ewald, “We are beyond excited to bring...

Song of the Bandits is a historical action-drama series directed by Hwang Jun-hyeok from a screenplay by Han Jeon-hoon. The Korean series is set in the 1920s and revolves around Japan’s colonial rule over the Korean people and the subsequent insurgence that followed. The series tells the story of a soldier in the Japanese army, who is seeking atonement for his deeds. When he travels to Gando he finds a former righteous soldier and together they create a ruthless gang of bandits who work hard to protect and provide for their countrymen. Song of the Bandits stars Kim Nam-gil, Seohyun, Yoo Jae-Myung, Lee Hyun-Wook, and Lee Ho-Jung. So, if you loved the Netflix series here are some similar options you check out next.

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Synopsis: A story over eight long days describes the encounter and clash between two men: McCoy,...

"Song of the Bandits" is a new live-action adventure TV series directed by Hwang Jun-hyeok, starring Kim Nam-gil, Seohyun, Yoo Jae-myung, Lee Hyun-wook and Lee Ho-jung, streaming September 22, 2023 on Netflix:

".... set in the 1920's, during a turbulent period, the people of 'Joseon' have been deprived of their place of living. 

Those who headed to 'Gando', a land of lawlessness with different stories, unite as one to protect the homeland..."

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Nam-gil Kim as Hyun-soo, in Emergency Declaration. Courtesy of WellGo USA

I should start by declaring I’m no fan of “disaster movies,” which usually play out as melodramas, rather than thrillers. They always start with introductions to an assortment of strangers about to find themselves in a shared peril. That is intended to personalize the macrocosm of the threat, so we’ll care about the potential victims – root for some, hate some others – theoretically making “who will survive?” a grabber, regardless of the nature of their common menace. When you put them in a confined space – like an airplane or ship at sea – claustrophobia adds another dimension to the emotional strings being tugged.

So my praise for this subtitled Korean thriller, Emergency Declaration, which runs contrary to form, making it more of an achievement by the producers. A weird guy who we soon learn is a disgraced biologist boards...

As described at the start of Jae-rim Han’s disaster film in the sky, everything is supposed to stop the moment a pilot initiates an Emergency Declaration. It alone lets everyone involved know that the plane is in real danger of crashing. Other aircraft are instantly diverted into circling patterns, the nearest runway is cleared for landing, and it becomes all-hands-on-deck to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. And the general populace condones those measures—they don’t know when they might be on the next flight in desperate need of a runaway. Since the protocol is mainly drawn for piloting issues, depleting fuel, or malfunctions that make time of the essence, however, things get much more complicated if the plane becomes a threat itself.

That’s what happens here, courtesy an act of bioterrorism. Suddenly those in positions of power must weigh the safety of the 200-or-so people...

Capelight Pictures and Dark Sky Films have announced the December 15th release of The Closet on digital platforms and DVD. The film is written & directed by Kwang-bin Kim and stars Jung-woo Ha (The Handmaiden, Ashfall, Chaser), Yool Heo (Mother), Nam-gil Kim (Memoir of a Murderer, The Fiery Priest) and Sung-woong Park (New World, Rugal).

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After the tragic death of his wife, architect Sang-won moves into a new home with his daughter, Ina, hopeful to restore their relationship. Despite his efforts, Ina feels increasingly neglected by her busy father. She starts keeping to herself more and more and turns to strange noises from within her closet for comfort.

Meanwhile, Sang-won is plagued by eerie nightmares and soon after, Ina disappears without a trace. While searching for her, Sang-won meets the enigmatic Kyung-hoon who claims to know Ina‘s whereabouts. Desperate to find his daughter, Sang- won reaches out to open the mysterious closet.

"Take me with you..." Dark Sky Films has released an official US trailer for the Korean horror thriller The Closet, directed by Kwang-bin Kim. This already opened in South Korea in February this year, and arrives in the US to watch this fall. After Sang-Won's daughter Yi-Na goes missing in their new home, a mysterious man approaches him and tells him to look for her in the closet. The film is about a man who grows apart from his daughter following the death of his wife, and a mysterious exorcist who helps the man find his missing daughter. The supernatural film stars Jung-woo Ha, Yool Heo, Nam-gil Kim, and Si-ah Kim. The looks like it's borrowing some horror concepts from Poltergeist and Insidious and working them into a story of a grieving father. However, I don't know why this trailer is dubbed in English - very strange choice. Here's the...

Arrow Video have today revealed the official poster for the dead funny apocalyptic zom-com Zombie For Sale, designed by artist Scott Saslow. Check it out, along with the synopsis, below:

Korea’s biggest pharmaceutical company conducts illegal experiments on humans. One test goes wrong and creates a sexy zombie who escapes and winds up with the crazy Park family, owners of a country gas station. But when the head of the household is bitten, it restores his youth, so they monetise Zzong- bie’s powers to help their struggling business. Events take a grisly turn of course, and all Living Dead lore explodes in a hilarious riff on the genre, borrowing from the best and adding its own startling twists to the beloved formula.

Directed by Lee Min-Jae, Zombie For Sale stars Jae-yeong Jeong, Ga-ram Jung and Nam-gil Kim. Tickets are available for FrightFest Glasgow here.

A mere sampling of some the films mentioned in Feminist Frequency’s thorough history of Hollywood whitewashing: “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” “Apache,” “Murder Over New York,” “Prince of Persia,” “Aloha,” “Gods of Egypt,” “Ghost in the Shell,” “Dr. Strange,” and “A Beautiful Mind.”

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Host Anita Sarkeesian walks us through these examples while laying out in simple terms just why such images are so harmful:

“One of the most insidious tools of white supremacy is its insistence on whiteness as the racial default or as an ethnic ’empty’ category. White people manage to exist in a kind of invisible zone, where they are assumed to not have a race or ethnicity. This allows whiteness to wear the cultural, religious, or social signifiers of other ethnic communities, as if they were merely accessories to be purchased at the mall.

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