"War Named Election 〈Running Mate〉 and Other New OTT Releases for the Week of June 3, 2025 (6/18~6/25)"

The new OTT releases for the third week of June feature the fierce election war among high school students, which is more intense than college entrance exams,...

An Unknown Journey to Rediscover the True Meaning of Life in a Survivalist Society 〈Unknown Seoul〉

A woman in a red tracksuit kicks a deflated soccer ball against a wall in an empty lot and says, “Was this thrown away because it was deflated.

"[First Reactions] <F1 The Movie> Cineplay Reporter Star Rating"

[First Reactions] The collaboration of director Joseph Kosinski from <Top Gun: Maverick> and Brad Pitt! <F1 The Movie>, which will be released domestically...

[Interview] <Square> Director Choi Sung-eun: "Actually, So Ji-sub was not the first choice..."

There are rules in the square that must be absolutely followed. The moment those rules are broken, blood and desire intertwine in the square.

〈Squid Game 3〉 What Games Will Appear... Revealed Games + Reporter’s Speculation

Who will be the final winner? And what will happen to Seong Gi-hun's fate? The Netflix original <Squid Game> that shook the world is returning with a new...

[Interview] 〈Gwangjang〉So Ji-sub "These days, if friends follow 'Misa', it will be a big problem, they could get caught"

Actor So Ji-sub, known for 'Sogangji', has proven his 'coolness' once again as he returns to the noir action series <Gwangjang> after 13 years.

This Week's OTT: Unity Through Confrontation?! <The Killer's Game> and More New OTT Releases for the Second Week of June 2025 (6/12~6/18)

<The Killer's Game>, <Conclave>, <The Hunter with a Scalpel>, <Cells at Work>

The new OTT releases for the second week of June feature many works depicting unavoidable confrontations. A Korean noir film capturing the clash between a...

A Story You Must Witness Right Now 〈The Seed of the Sacred Tree〉

<Holy Spider> (2022, directed by Ali Abbasi) revealed the dark side of Iranian society by reflecting the serial killer 'Spider' who murdered 16 women and the...

[Interview] Director Yoon Jong-bin Discusses the Behind-the-Scenes of 〈Nine Puzzle〉

It's surprising. The fact that the next work of the director of <Nameless Gangster: Rules of the Time> (2012), <Kundo: Age of the Rampant> (2014), and...

"[Interview] 〈High Five〉 Director Kang Hyung-cheol: 'A Combination of Amazing Actors? I Won the Lottery'"

The response to the movie <High Five>, which was released on the 30th of last month, is unusual. It recorded the number one spot at the box office during its...

"[Interview] 〈Soju War〉 Yoo Hae-jin: 'Snacks should be dried pollack! No need for consultation on drinking scenes'"

Jong-rok, who dedicated his entire life to the company. He thought about the company day and night, and after work, frequent drinking sessions with excessive...

"[Current Affairs First Reaction] 〈Soju War〉 Cineplay Reporter Star Rating"

The movie <Soju War> will be released on the 30th. The film tells the story of Jong-rok (Yoo Hae-jin), the financial director of a soju company whose life is...

Holidays + OTT Release = ‘Mission Impossible’ Binge-Watching TIME! 〈Mission Impossible〉 Series Must-See Moments

June is what kind of month? It’s the perfect month to binge-watch the <Mission Impossible> series. You might be wondering what that means, but on June 1st, all...

〈Happy End〉's Pitiful 'Otaku Principal' Shiro Sano

<Happy End> features one of the most pitiful characters, the principal. As soon as he bought his long-dreamed yellow sports car, the Nissan Fairlady, he was...

"The Underdog Rebellion, Even in Korea? 〈CINUS: The Sinners〉 How Did It Perform?"

Will the rebellion continue to Korea. Released on May 28, <CINUS: The Sinners> made waves when it premiered in North America in April.

[First Reactions] <High Five> Cineplay Reporter Star Rating

[First Reactions] The movie <High Five>, which will be released on the 30th, is a comic action drama about five individuals who accidentally gain different...

[Couple's Movie] Parents are already addicted to smartphones, so what... 〈The Social Dilemma〉

A couple watches a movie together. They reminisce about their dating days while watching romance films and worry about the future while watching parenting...

Netflix's First, Breaking Box Office Records... 5 Gem-like Korean Animation Recommendations

Korean animation has long been trapped in the frame of being ‘for children’. While there was technical skill, the industrial base was weak, and public...

Humanism in the Works of Director Kim Seok-yoon and Writer Lee Nam-gyu

The collaboration between Director Kim Seok-yoon and Writer Lee Nam-gyu has brought a fresh breeze to the Korean drama industry.

"My Favorite, I've Decided on You! Cineplay Reporters' 〈Mission Impossible〉 Favorite Edition?"

<Mission Impossible> series' 8th installment, <Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning>, was released on May 17 and is receiving love from Korean audiences.