“Oldboy” is gearing up for the small screen. Alongside Lionsgate Television and his producing partner Syd Lim, Park Chan-wook is developing an English-language series based on his 2003 film “Oldboy.”…
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‘Oldboy’ Director Park Chan-wook Shoots Lesbian Film ‘Fingersmith’
…Vengeance), cinematographer Chung Chung-hun (Oldboy, Thirst) and production designer Ryu Seong-hee (Oldboy, Thirst). Agasshi is slated for a 2016 release. See Also Interview: Bong Joon-ho on ‘Mother’ and Filmmaking…
The Next Big Thing: Pom Klementieff in Spike Lee’s “Oldboy” Remake
…but her supporting role in Spike Lee’s much-anticipated remake of the 2003 Korean cult film by Chan-wook Park, Oldboy, arguably takes the cake. In Oldboy, Klementieff plays a woman named…
Academy Invites New Korean Members, Including Bong Joon-ho and Choi Min-sik
…has directed over 100 films and won several awards at international film festivals. South Korean veteran actors Choi Min-sik (Oldboy) and Song Kang-ho (Snowpiercer) were also invited to the join…
VIDEO: The Kimchi Slap Is The Best Revenge
…he gets what’s coming to him. The mother takes an entire cabbage head of kimchi and gives the guy a thorough whack. Move over, Oldboy. The slap occurs at about…
Park Chan-wook’s Latest Film Coming to U.S. Theaters
…film blends a mixture of investigative drama, romance and unexpected humor that forgos the taboos of Park’s previous work, which includes the 2003 thriller “Oldboy.” “Decision to Leave” premiered at…
The 2020 Sundance Film Festival Re-cap: Get A Taste Of What Premiered And What Went Down At The Asian Pacific Filmmakers’ Experience
…original “Oldboy” premiered at the festival back in 2005, Justin Chon’s “Gook” and Lulu Wang’s “The Farewell” both debuted last year (and not to mention, Wang took home the Sundance…
March Cover Story: Say I Do to ‘Wedding Palace’
…(played by Korean starlet, Kang Hye-Jung, the ingénue in the critically acclaimed classic, Oldboy, in her first English-speaking role). But when the family finally meets Na Young, some aren’t convinced…
‘Return of Superman’ Draws Viewers With Cute Babies, Heartwarming Family Stories
…Oldboy actress Kang Hye-jung, four-year-old Lee Haru is often mistaken for a boy due to her short, but chic hairstyle. She has an obsession with fish and aquatic mammals. The…
Thursday’s Link Attack: Will Yun Lee, J-Pop Star Crystal Kay, Artist Frank Cho
…are in a Dating Game-style show to assess potential brides). Eventually, a business trip to Seoul leads Jason to the seemingly perfect Na Young (Hye-jung Kang, Oldboy), but of course…
Monday's Link Attack: NK Famine, Moon Bloodgood, Hines Ward
…about, she said, “Pansori sucks!” We never watched it. Check out this list, “Oldboy” is noticeably absent. If you enjoy watching Asian films, check out these ten best Korean movies…
September Issue: Steve Park is Gone. Introducing Stephen Park.
…Tee. On a business trip to Korea, Jason falls for a Korean woman played by Oldboy actress Kang Hye-jeong, and they begin a long distance romance via the Internet. “The…
Behind-The-Scenes of ‘The Admiral: Roaring Currents’
…behind-the-scenes footage of the making of the movie, which includes exclusive interviews with writer-director Kim, the cast led by star Choi Min-sik (of Oldboy fame), who plays title character Admiral…
‘The Admiral: Roaring Currents’ Is the Most Successful Korean Film In U.S.
…Oldboy fame), with just 12 ships to defend his country, managed to defeat Japan’s 300 battleships. Some say that the heroics of Admiral Yi in the film has struck a…
Park Chan-wook to Direct Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Second Born’
by REERA YOO Park Chan-wook, the South Korean director behind Oldboy, will direct and develop his second Hollywood film, a sci-fi thriller titled Second Born, according to Variety. Based on…