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Nikkei Asia
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Nikkei Asia
Praise for 'Parasite' is ironic mirror for Korean film business
Director Bong Joon-ho accepts the Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film for "Parasite" at the Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California, in February 2020. © Reuters Haeryun Kang is a journalist and filmmaker in Seoul. She is the director of the feature documentary "Naro's Search for Space." If Bong Joon-ho had started out in South Korea's film industry 2025, could he have reached the stratospheric success that he is known for today as one of the world's most renowned directors, or even break into the industry? This isn't a judgment on his talent or the quality of his films, the most famous of which, the Oscar-winning "Parasite," recently topped the New York Times list of "100 Best Movies of the 21st Century."
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Korea Herald
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
[Graphic News] ‘Parasite' tops NYT's 100 best movies of 21st century
Korean director Bong Joon-ho's 2019 film 'Parasite' has been named the best movie of the 21st century by The New York Times. The top 100 list was compiled based on votes from 500 directors, actors and film fans. The Times praised 'Parasite' as 'delightful yet twisted, unsettling and shocking,' noting that it 'tells the story of the haves and have-nots and offers a fierce critique of neo-liberalism.' Two other Korean films also made the list: 'Oldboy' (2005) by Park Chan-wook ranked 43rd, while Bong's earlier film 'Memories of Murder' (2005) placed 99th. Korean Canadian director Celine Song's 2023 film 'Past Lives' was also included at No. 86. don@
USA Today
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
The FTW staff picks the best films of the 21st century in honor of the NYT poll
The New York Times recently polled numerous filmmakers, actors and movie watchers to determine the best 100 films of the 21st century. Bong Joon-ho's Parasite earned the top spot in the rankings, as 2019's Best Picture winner won the most support among those making ballots. With the publication allowing anybody to make their own "Reader's Choice" ballots, we polled the For the Win staff and got four takes on their favorite films from the past 25 years. Films like The Dark Knight, The Social Network, Spirited Away and Inception appeared on multiple ballots. Let's check out how all four ballots turned out! Cory Woodroof Blake Schuster Meghan L. Hall Robert Zeglinski Not a bad line up if you ask us!
CairoScene
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Korean Film Festival Celebrates Music in Cinema in Dubai
The Korean Film Festival returns to Dubai from June 27th to the 29th, bringing a selection of films that highlight the role of music in shaping storylines at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library. The Korean Film Festival is taking place in Dubai from June 27th to the 29th at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library. The theme for the ninth edition of the festival spotlights music's role in cinema, curating a selection of Korean films where soundtracks and musicality play a central part in the narrative. The lineup features critically acclaimed titles including Bong Joon-ho's 'Parasite', the psychological thriller 'A Tale of Two Sisters', and the creature feature 'The Host'. Also on the programme is the recent ensemble drama 'Dog Days'. Alongside the screenings, audiences can attend a K-movie OST concert and director talks, giving deeper insight into how music is used to drive tone, tension, and character development in Korean film. Organised by the Korean Cultural Center, the festival continues its mission to introduce regional audiences to the richness and variety of Korean cinema. Full programme details and registration information are available via the Korean Film Festival's official Instagram page.
Mint
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
The King of Kings and 5 other Korean films that broke records at US box office
Animated feature The King of Kings, produced by Mofac Studio and directed by Jang Seong-ho, has grown to become the highest-grossing Korean film in the US, earning $54.7 million. The data, reported by The Numbers and Herald Insight, shows the film overtaking Bong Joon-ho's Parasite, which earned $53.8 million. Adapted from Charles Dickens' The Life of Our Lord, this faith‑based animation hit major milestones within three weeks of its April 11 release, strategically timed around Easter. Bong Joon-ho's Parasite made history as the first non‑English language film to win the Best Picture Oscar. In North America, it grossed $53.8 million, per Box Office Mojo. Its US release began in just three cinemas and still pulled in $376,000 during the opening weekend, demonstrating strong demand for Korean-language films in the American market. Action thriller The Roundup (2022), starring Ma Dong-seok, earned $812,859 in the US and Canada, according to The Numbers. It opened with $102,204 and has grossed over $101 million worldwide. The series continues to expand with new sequels riding on its success. Directed by Kim Han-min, Hansan: Rising Dragon earned $865,888 in North America during its limited theatrical release, as tracked by Box Office Mojo. Globally, it grossed $57.5 million, securing its place among the most successful Korean films of its year. Park Chan-wook's The Handmaiden became the director's most successful US film, earning over $2 million despite debuting in only five theatres. It surpassed his earlier release, Stoker, establishing his international appeal and cult following. While detailed US box office numbers are less abundant, the two-part fantasy series Along With the Gods (2017, 2018) achieved massive international success. Media reports indicate the franchise earned impressive global figures, contributing to Korean cinema's growing footprint in foreign markets. The King of Kings leads with $54.7 million, overtaking Parasite. It earned $53.8 million, starting from just three theatres. Both had limited runs: The Roundup made $812,859 and Hansan earned $865,888. It earned more than $2 million from a US limited release.
