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“The Front Line” was South Korea’s official submission for the 84th Academy Awards, marking one of the early breakout performances of Lee Je-hoon, who would later become one of Korea’s most celebrated actors. Upon its release, the movie received critical acclaim, earning four Grand Bell Awards in 2011, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best New Actor for Lee. It also won multiple categories at the Blue Dragon Film Awards and received the Audience Award at the Udine Far East Film Festival, reinforcing its status as one of the most accomplished Korean war dramas of the 21st century.

The Front Line is screening at New York Asian Film Festival

“The Front Line” takes place during the final stages of the Korean War in 1953. The story follows First Lieutenant Kang Eun-pyo, an officer from the South Korean Army’s counterintelligence unit, who is sent to the Eastern front to investigate...

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Head Over Heels is a South Korean romantic fantasy drama series written by Yang Ji-hoon. Based on the webtoon Gyeonwoo and Fairy by Ahn Soo-min, the tvN series follows Seong-ah, a young girl who is also a shaman, as she tries to protect her first love, Bae Gyeon-woo, from his tragic destiny. Head Over Heels stars Cho Yi-hyun, Choo Young-woo, Cha Hang-yoon, Choo Ja-hyun, Yoon Byung-hee, and Kim Mi-Kyung. So, if you loved the swoon-worthy romance, entertaining story, and compelling characters in Head Over Heels, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Lovely Runner (Viki Rakuten) Credit – tvN

Lovely Runner is a South Korean fantasy romantic comedy series written by Lee Si-eun. Based on the web novel titled Tomorrow’s Best by Kim Bbang, the tvN series follows a young woman who worships a musical idol,...

Han Jay’s fourth feature film, “The Go-to Restaurant”, is an homage to human kindness and the Korean spirit of community, set in contrast to the hectic and alienating life of the big metropolis. Co-produced by popular superstar Ma Dong-seok (a.k.a. Don Lee), the film was selected as the Closing Film of the 2025 Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.

The Go-to Restaurant is screening at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival

Oh Mi-won (Joo Hyun-young) is a young professional woman teaching English in the fashionable and modern district of Gangnam, Seoul. It’s not easy for a single woman to have a career in modern South Korea, and it’s understandable that Mi-won has adopted the classic workaholic lifestyle, including hiring a personal assistant to handle her chores. One of these chores is even buying something – anything – for the birthday of Mi-won’s mother, Jeong Ye-boon (Kim Mi-kyung), who...

Korean sports drama The Match, which stars Lee Byung-hyun and Yoo Ah-in, topped the country’s weekend box office for a third consecutive week.

Released on March 26, The Match grossed an additional $2M over the past week, bringing its total box office gross to nearly $11.9M. The film has recorded over 1.8 million admissions since its premiere, according to data from the Korean Film Council.

The film is based on a real-life story about two of South Korea’s top Go players. The Match follows the journey of Cho Hoon-hyun (played by Lee), who discovers the young genius Lee Chang-ho (Yoo) and takes him under his wing at the height of his professional career.

The Match also stars Ko Chang-seok, Hyun Bong-sik, Moon Jeong-hee, and Kim Kang-hoon.

Initially slated for release in 2023, the film’s premiere was postponed due to drug use charges against lead actor Yoo. He was given a...

The latest Korean drama, My Dearest Nemesis, has captivated audiences with its compelling narrative and dynamic characters. Directed by Lee So-hyun and based on Hye Jin-yang’s popular webtoon That Man Is Black Salt Dragon, the series features a stellar cast, including Moon Ga-young and Choi Hyun-wook.

Release Date & Schedule of My Dearest Nemesis Episodes:

The series comprises 12 episodes, with new episodes airing every Monday and Tuesday. The drama premiered on February 17, 2025, and will conclude on March 25, 2025.

Full Release Timeline: Episode 1 – Monday, February 17, 2025 Episode 2 – Tuesday, February 18, 2025 Episode 3 – Monday, February 24, 2025 Episode 4 – Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Episode 5 – Monday, March 3, 2025 Episode 6 – Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Episode 7 – Monday, March 10, 2025 Episode 8 – Tuesday, March 11, 2025 Episode 9 – Monday, March 17, 2025 Episode 10 – Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Episode 11 – Monday, March 24, 2025 Episode 12 – Tuesday, March 25, 2025 Plot Overview:

My Dearest Nemesis centers on Baek Su-jeong (Moon Ga-young), a dedicated team leader at Yongseong Department Store, and Ban Ju-yeon (Choi Hyun-wook), the newly appointed director of strategic planning and heir to a powerful conglomerate.

Occasionally a K-drama will come along that feels like a warm hug from someone who understands your every emotion. It’ll be super relatable and unbearably adorable, and when the character heals from everything they’ve been through, whether it be grieving a death, loss of a job, or plain self-hatred, you feel like you’ve healed whatever was broken inside of you too. These dramas are usually about the simple things; they’re never too complicated, and the moral is straight-up fed to you on your favorite platter of sunshine, snow, and romance. Melo Movie fits perfectly into this sub-genre of slice-of-life TV shows, but my one big gripe with it is that it is a tad too long. The show follows Gyeom, a young man who has been so obsessed with movies since he was a kid that he wants to now work in movies. On the other hand is Mubee,...

The Impossible Heir is a revenge drama series written by Choi Won and directed by Min Yeon-hong and Lee Hyang-bong. The Disney+ series follows the story of Kang In-ha who leaves his life of poverty behind after finding out that he is an illegitimate son of a conglomerate owner. Shunned by his rich family, he hatches a plan with his childhood best friend to take over the business and leave their mark in high-class society.

The Korean drama series has complex characters and a thrilling narrative that gets you hooked from the get-go and maybe that’s why it is becoming popular so quickly. If you also love the series we are here with a guide for the upcoming episodes.

The Impossible Heir – Episode Guide (When Will the New Episodes Air) Credit – Disney+

The Impossible Heir consists of twelve episodes in total. The revenge drama series premiered on Disney+ and...

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Starring international film stars Min-ki Lee, Ye-won Kang, and In-kwon Kim and directed by Beom-gu Cho, Quick delivers the high-octane action adventure, the thrills and grand scale explosions...

The Front Line Trailer, Go-Ji-Jeon Trailer. Hun Jang‘s The Front Line / Go-Ji-Jeon (2011) movie trailer stars Ha-kyun Shin, Soo Go, Seung-su Ryu, Chang-Seok Ko, and Je-hoon Lee. The Front Line‘s plot synopsis: “Toward the end of the Korean War, an uneasy ceasefire is ordered, but out on the Eastern front line of the Aerok Hills, in an expanse of land called the Aero.K, fierce fighting continues. A race to capture this strategic point to determine a new border between the two Koreas is the ultimate prize. At the Eastern border stands the “Alligator Company,” known to be the best soldiers on the front line.

They are the only unit to have survived the worst battle of the war at Pohang. When a South Korean bullet is found in the dead body of a company commander, Lieutenant of Defense Security Command Kang Eun-Pyo (Shin Ha-Kyun) is ordered to investigate Alligator Company for the murder.

The first trailer and poster have been released for The Front Line, which will hit theaters January 20. Click on the video player below for your first look at the official South Korean entry for the Best Foreign Language Film Oscar award. You can also take a look at the one-sheet below the trailer.

Toward the end of the Korean War, an uneasy ceasefire is ordered, but out on the Eastern front line of the Aerok Hills, in an expanse of land called the Aero.K, fierce fighting continues. A race to capture this strategic point to determine a new border between the two Koreas is the ultimate prize. At the Eastern border stands the "Alligator Company," known to be the best soldiers on the front line. They are the only unit to have survived the worst battle of the war at Pohang. When a South Korean bullet is found in...