Interview with Sung-ho Jung

Writer Sung-ho finds his voice with Founder 101, a raw portrait of entrepreneurial failure set against Seoul's demanding startup environment. The series was sparked by the stark image of a close family member's collapse, tracing a young founder's desperate path from an elite university to a cold, cramped office. Sung-ho integrates his observation of the... Continue Reading →

Interview with Rio Firmansyah

For Rio Firmansyah, Love Cam is where a quiet office job collides with the temptation to measure every emotion. A throwaway idea about a shy worker glimpsing floating percentages above people’s heads grew into a romantic story about insecurity, comparison, and the risk of trusting what you feel instead of what the numbers say. Drawing... Continue Reading →

Interview with Helin Marlina (crownhope)

In the space where Korean folktales meet Gen Z reality, writer Helin Marlina finds her voice with Kongjwi and the Gen Z God. What started as a wish to see Kongjwi and Patjwi through the eyes of today’s girls grew, over multiple contest entries, into a bold reimagining that questions gender roles, family expectations, and... Continue Reading →

Cafe Diem Mini Competition

Join our story from your angleAn open call for alternate truths, unwritten scenes, and new emotional angles. 🎬 About the Competition This isn’t your typical fan contest. It’s a chance to take part in the evolving language of storytelling. One scene, one sentence at a time. Cafe Diem is a short film about grief, silence,... Continue Reading →

5 Korean Films to Watch This Seollal

새해 복 많이 받으세요 (Saehae bok mani badeuseyo!). You'll hear this phrase echoing in Korean households during Seollal, as families come together to celebrate the Korean New Year with joy. It translates to "May you receive many blessings in the New Year." Seollal marks the beginning of the lunisolar calendar. It is a special time... Continue Reading →

Interview with Director Younggeun Kim

In the realm where humor meets heartfelt storytelling, director Younggeun Kim finds his stride with Allergy. What began as a lighthearted quip about a friend’s love life evolved into a cinematic exploration of vulnerability, perseverance, and the courage to embrace imperfection. With a knack for turning the mundane into the extraordinary, he crafts a narrative... Continue Reading →

Interview with Director Hyungjin Kim

In My Life, Angelina, the story of Gilwoo unfolds as a poignant exploration of solitude and the innate human desire for connection. Based on real-life events, the film delves into the struggles of an elderly man seeking companionship and the dangers that modern technology and AI-based scams can bring. We sat down with the director... Continue Reading →

Interview with Director Wiji Jang

In Late Afternoon of a Kitchen Drinker, director Wiji Jang presents a delicate yet profound journey into the unspoken struggles of identity, motherhood, and quiet despair. Drawing on her own experiences, Jang crafts a world where sign language, water, and alcohol become subtle metaphors for self-reflection, loss, and healing. In an exclusive interview, she reveals... Continue Reading →

Interview with Director Jihoon Park

In the world of cinematic storytelling, where each frame is a heartbeat and every glance a revelation, director Jihoon Park crafts a world of quiet intensity in Deadline. With a sharp eye for detail and a profound understanding of the unspoken, Park delves into the tensions of family life, where the weight of hidden anxieties... Continue Reading →

Interview with Director Namgi Kim

In One Bullet, Namgi Kim constructs a gripping post-apocalyptic world where every choice carries immense weight. Drawing from personal reflections and inspired by the nuances of Korean culture, the film delves into the emotional and moral struggles of survival, trust, and sacrifice. With meticulous attention to detail—from set design to the symbolic use of weapons... Continue Reading →

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