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Made at home, paid for abroad: Global presales rewrite the business model for Korean cinema

Overseas presales are helping Korean blockbusters recover costs early and reshaping how the industry finances and plans major releases.

2026.6.27

A still from director Na Hong-jin's sci-fi action film ″Hope″ [PLUS M ENTERTAINMENT]

After Cannes, 'Hope' director is focusing on postproduction ahead of Korean release

Director Na Hong-jin’s bid for the Palme d’Or with his sci-fi action thriller “Hope” came up short as the film left the the 79th Cannes Film Festival without an award at the closing ceremony at the Grand Théâtre Lumière in Cannes.

2026.5.24

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The cast of director Na Hong-jin's new film ″Hope″ attend a press conference for the film during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, on May 18. From left, actors Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Hwang Jung-min and director Na. [EPA/YONHAP]

Cannes journalist's remark at 'Hope' press conference draws accusations of racism

Anticipation for director Na Hong-jin’s new film “Hope” currently in competition at Cannes Film Festival has been stained with negativity as a journalist’s question during the official press conference drew accusations of racism against cast members.

2026.5.21

Director Na Hong-jin attends the photocall for ″Hope″ during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 18. [EPA/YONHAP]

Cannes-selected 'Hope' director Na Hong-jin says film was inspired by 'ominous' feeling about the world

Na Hong-jin, the director behind the sci-fi thriller “Hope,” said the sense of looming danger he felt about the world inspired him to make the film, which has been invited to compete at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

2026.5.19

From left, Zo In-sung, Hwang Jung-min, Director Na Hong-jin, Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Taylor Russell and Jung Ho-yeon attend the premiere of ″Hope″ during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival, in Cannes, France, on May 17. [EPA/YONHAP]

Na Hong-jin's 'Hope' gets seven-minute standing ovation at Cannes

Director Na Hong-jin’s long-awaited return to cinema with “Hope” drew a seven-minute standing ovation at Cannes, instantly turning the science-fiction thriller into one of the festival’s most talked-about titles.

2026.5.18

The promotional poster for ″Hope,″ director Na Hong-jin's first full-length feature film since ″The Wailing″ (2016) was released 10 years ago. [PLUS M ENTERTAINMENT]

Na Hong-jin's sci-fi thriller 'Hope' eyes win at Cannes

Director Na Hong-jin's sci-fi thriller film "Hope" will vie for the top honor at this year's Cannes Film Festival, set to begin Tuesday, alongside 21 other titles invited to the competition section of the 79th edition of the prestigious film awards.

2026.5.12

The promotional poster for ″Hope,″ director Na Hong-jin's first full-length feature film since ″The Wailing″ (2016) [PLUS M ENTERTAINMENT]

Director Na Hong-jin's upcoming film 'Hope' to be distributed by U.S. indie powerhouse NEON

Director Na Hong-jin's upcoming film “Hope” will be distributed in North America by the U.S. indie powerhouse distributor NEON, the movie’s co-producer, Plus M Entertainment, said on Monday.

2026.4.13

A promotional poster for ″Hope,″ director Na Hong-jin's first full feature film to feature at Cannes Film Festival since ″The Wailing″ (2016). [PLUS M ENTERTAINMENT]

Director Na Hong-jin's 'Hope' invited to compete for Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

Korean director Na Hong-jin's sci-fi film “Hope” has been invited to compete at this year's Cannes Film Festival, according to the festival's organizers on Thursday.

2026.4.9

Na Hong-jin to direct 'Hope,' starring Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander

Director Na Hong-jin will helm a new film “Hope” with Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander joining the cast. Na, who directed the critically and commercially acclaimed classic “The Chaser” (2008), the Cannes-selected “The Yellow Sea” (2010)...

2023.3.30

″Faith,″ a mystery action thriller film shot with a Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone by director Na Hong-jin, during a screening event held on Wednesday at COEX in southern Seoul [SHIN HA-NEE]

Samsung screens short thriller film shot with Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone

Samsung Electronics on Wednesday held a screening event of “Faith,” a short film fully shoot with the Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone.

2023.2.22