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South China Morning Post
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Revelations director Yeon Sang-ho on his new Netflix movie and how desire shapes beliefs
By Baek Byung-yeul Advertisement Renowned for exploring complex social issues in productions such as Train to Busan and Hellbound, director Yeon Sang-ho returns with the Netflix movie Revelations. The movie delves into the dangerous consequences of selective belief in contemporary society. 'Nowadays, people only want to see what they want to see and believe what they want to believe. That's why things like this are happening in Korea right now,' Yeon said in an interview this week. 'Coincidentally, the timing of Revelations coming out makes me feel that this work was born from this era.' Revelations tells the story of pastor Sung Min-chan (Ryu Jun-yeol), who believes he is acting on divine revelation to punish an ex-convict in a missing-person case, and detective Lee Yeon-hui (Shin Hyun-been), who is haunted by her deceased sibling's visions as she investigates the same case.
South China Morning Post
03-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Twice singer Dahyun on bringing joy in her acting debut in You Are the Apple of My Eye
By Baek Byung-yeul Advertisement Dahyun, best known as a vibrant member of the K-pop band Twice , has taken a leap into the world of acting, making her debut in recently released teen romance film You Are the Apple of My Eye. Revealing her goal as an actress, she expressed her desire to bring joy and comfort to audiences, adding that she will continue to keep balancing acting and singing. 'I always like to watch dramas and movies and have received great energy from actors' performances. Like these great actors I've watched, I would like to become an actor that can offer good energy, comfort and hope to others,' Dahyun said in an interview. The 26-year-old said You Are the Apple of My Eye marks a significant milestone in her career.
South China Morning Post
07-02-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Here's why K-drama Newtopia will appeal to fans of zombie humour
Published: 9:45am, 7 Feb 2025 By Baek Byung-yeul Yoon Sung-hyun, director of Korean zombie drama Newtopia , has expressed confidence that the series will appeal to international viewers, particularly those who prefer a lighter approach to the zombie genre, blending humour with horror. 'There are many international fans who are familiar with the lighter zombie genre. Like [American-Canadian director] George Romero's zombie movies , our drama also has parts that show a narrative related to zombies with a lighter feel. 'I expect this work to be a nostalgic piece for global fans, as it has many scenes reminiscent of zombie movies that mix humour and horror that I've seen in the 1980s,' Yoon said this week. Newtopia is an eight-part series that will be released on Korean streaming platform Coupang Play and available globally through Amazon Prime Video on February 7.
