"The King of XXX-Kissing" stars Seong Dong-il, left, and Song Sae-byeok pose for reporters on Wednesday during a press conference in Seoul. [NEWSIS]

'When I looked at Seong Dong-il ad-libbing through the monitor, I was always pleasantly surprised'. - Jeong Seung-koo, director

First-time director Jeong Seung-koo takes a satirical look at Korean society and tackles the delicate art of flattery in his new comedy "The King of XXX-Kissing". Previously titled "The King of Flattery", the film follows an ordinary insurance company worker who meets with a master of flattery to learn how to compliment and succeed.

With a release date close to big blockbusters including "Men in Black 3", Jeong said that his film will differentiate itself from its competition by showcasing a hearty comedy with a backbone...More

The king (Kim Dong- wook) courts his sister-in-law (Jo Yeo-jeong), as she tries to resist, in a scene from the new film "The Emperor's Concubine". It opens in theaters nationwide on June 6.

Kim Dae-seung's period drama among the finest commercial films of the year. Nude scenes in Jeong Ji-woo's "A Muse" and Lim Sang-soo's "The Taste of Money" recently generated an obscene amount of media frenzy.

Added to this is the new release "The Emperor's Concubine", the promotion of which has revolved around its graphic portrayal of sex and the naked lead actress Jo Yeo-jeong ("The Servant" - 2010)...More

Thanks to Gen X, Deux is cool again. 'Music from the '90s is more creative and dynamic than today's content'. - Ha Jae-keun, culture critic

Dozens of people in their 30s and 40s wait outside In Between Night and Music, a bar with a small DJ booth in the corner where patrons can walk up and request songs from the 1990s, on Saturday night in Hongdae, western Seoul.

A Saturday night out in Hongdae could make those in their 40s or even 30s feel old, with college students lining up at clubs and partying on the streets. But in this vibrant clubbing district, there's a bar to take refuge in - one that throws it back to the 1990s...More

Casting has been announced for Kim Myeong-min's latest project "SPY", a film that revolves around the lives of 5 North Korean agents in South Korea. "Spy" is written and directed by Woo Min-ho, who was also behind "Man of Vendetta" (2010). This movie marks the second collaboration between the method actor and the director-scriptwriter.

The film boasts a cast of well-known and established actors. Kim Myeong-min's management agency, MM Entertainment revealed the official cast line-up lead by Kim Myeong-min (39), who will play the role of Agent Kim. Agent Kim is a family man who lives a happy and contented life with his wife and two children. He is disguised as a manager in a company that sells fake viagra imported from China...More

Jennifer Lawrence in a scene from "The Hunger Games". The fantasy blockbuster opens nationally in theaters. (Courtesy of Lotte Entertainment)

The buzz for "The Hunger Games" had been so enormous that local studios waved their white flags even before the fight...More