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July 9, 2015

‘Terminator Genisys’ on course for 2 million viewers

The movie “Terminator Genisys” is set to break the 2-million viewer mark on Thursday. 

According to industry data, the movie drew more than 134,000 viewers Wednesday to take the second spot on the daily box office. 

Since the movie’s local release, it has drawn more than 1.89 million viewers.

The latest addition to the Terminator series has drawn more than 100,000 viewers on weekdays so far, prompting expectations that the 2 million mark will be broken. 

By Choi Hee-suk (cheesuk@heraldcorp.com)

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July 7, 2015

'Terminator Genisys' Tops Weekend Box Office

Source: TBS Seoul (Radio Station)

(Opening) 'Terminator Genisys' topped the local box office last weekend while local naval thriller came in second. tbs eFM's movie critic Jason Bechervaise gives us more details in this report.

(Report) Hollywood continued its strong run this year with 'Terminator Genisys' starring Arnold Schwarzenegger topping the local box office last weekend with 1.2 million admissions or $9.2m in revenue.

The franchise has a proven track record in Korea as illustrated by the success of 'Terminator Salvation' that amassed over 4.5 million viewers in 2009, and 'Terminator 2: Judgement Day' was even re-released in 2013.

The film also features local star Lee Byung-hun in a supporting role emblematic of his success in Hollywood making him the only Korean actor to have successfully worked in America's iconic film industry.

The strong opening weekend of the latest Terminator film also comes after it emerged that Korean films saw its market share drop to 43% - the lowest since 2009. That being said, Korean films tend flex their muscles in the latter end of the summer as seen with the unprecedented success of Roaring Currents last year.

This summer, Choi Dong-hoon's 'Assassination', Ryoo Seung-wan's 'Veteran' and Park Heung-shik's 'Memories of the Sword' are expected to attract the crowds though they will have to compete the with the likes of Ethan Hunt in 'Mission Impossible - Rogue Nation that hit screens on July 30.

Also enjoying success this summer is 'Northern Limit Line' which saw a drop of just 9.8% last weekend in terms of admissions and looks to sail past the 4 million ticket barrier imminently, but local films will have attract even stronger numbers to counter the Hollywood threat.

For tbs eFM news I'm Jason Bechervaise ■ 

Reporter Jason Bechervaise tbsefmnews@gmail.com ㅣ article written on 07/10/2015

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July 10, 2015

'Northern Limit Line,' most-viewed Korean film of this year

SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- A film depicting a bloody inter-Korean naval clash in 2002 became the most-watched Korean film so far this year, the movie's distributor said Friday.

Released on June 24, "Northern Limit Line" has attracted 3,872,070 viewers as of 12:40 p.m., the largest number for any Korean film that has opened in local theaters this year.

The previous record was 3,872,015 set by "Detective K: Secret of the Lost Land," out in February.

The domestic war movie is expected to smoothly pass the 4-million mark around this weekend.

Directed by Kim Hak-soon and starring Gim Mu-yeol, Jin Goo and Lee Hyun-woo, the film depicts the naval skirmish off the South Korean border island of Yeonpyeong on June 29, 2002, which left six South Korean sailors dead and 18 others injured.

Meanwhile, the Hollywood action blockbuster "Terminator Genisys" surpassed 2 million in attendance on Friday morning, the ninth day of its run, according to its distributor.

The fifth installment of the Terminator series, out in local theaters on Thursday last week, has sold some 2.01 million tickets as of Friday morning, Lotte Entertainment said.

Directed by Alan Taylor, "Terminator Genisys" serves as a prequel, sequel and reboot to the first four Terminator movies.

In the new film, Arnold Schwarzenegger reprises his iconic cybernetic robot character, joined by a slew of newcomers, including "Game of Thrones" actress Emilia Clarke and "Divergent" star Jai Courtney, and South Korean actor Lee Byung-hun.

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A  LBH fan in Hong Kong was very kind to forward me this photo that another LBH fan took from an IMAX theatre.  Most other posters and billboards that I have seen  featured mainly Arnold Schwarzenegger and Emilia Clarke.

 

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Source: TV Report

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#LeeJoonHoo #100days #Birthday #LeeMinJung #LeeByungHun

July 9, 2015

LBH-LMJ's son Lee Joon Hoo's 100th day celebration

Credit: emilyatelier

 

 

 

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Thanks to the highlight at PlanetBH0712 and LBH DC Gallery

#MemoriesOfTheSword Official Website and Naver Movie (check out this page for MOTS gifs & captures)

 

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#July12 #ByunghunLee #Birthday #LeeByungHun #BeHumble #BeWiser #BeBetter

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Source: Adam Hartzell

 

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Wishing Byung Hun-ssi a Happy Birthday, a wonderful year and success in all your new movies!

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Wishing Byung Hun-ssi have a  very wonderful & success year ! Happy Birthday To You !  

 

Edited July 12, 2015 by p.v.wong

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 Byung Hun-ssi,   HAPPY  BIRTHDAY to you !!  Wish you  healthy and safe filming.  All projects successful !!

 

 

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July 13, 2015

Local war film leads weekend box office again

SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- A domestic film depicting a bloody inter-Korean naval clash in 2002 recaptured the top position at the box office last weekend after losing it to "Terminator Genisys," data showed Monday.

"Northern Limit Line" ranked first at the weekend box office, collecting 872,664 viewers on 777 screens across the country.

After winning its first weekend at the domestic box office, on June 26-28, the movie succumbed to the strength of "Terminator Genisys" the following weekend.

Released on June 24, "Northern Limit Line" became the first Korean film to top 4 million in attendance this year, drawing 4.69 million moviegoers in total.

Directed by Kim Hak-soon and starring Gim Mu-yeol, Jin Goo and Lee Hyun-woo, the film depicts the naval skirmish off the South Korean border island of Yeonpyeong on June 29, 2002, which left six South Korean sailors dead and 18 others injured.

Disney/Pixar's "Inside Out" jumped to second place on its opening weekend, drawing 678,716 people.

The comedy-adventure showcases how the emotional control center works in the mind of an 11-year-old girl through five animated characters representing joy, sadness, fear, anger and disgust.

It was followed by the fifth installment of the Terminator series, which added 647,763 this weekend to its haul of over 2.6 million.

Directed by Alan Taylor, "Terminator Genisys" serves as a prequel, sequel and reboot to the first four Terminator movies. In the new film, Arnold Schwarzenegger reprises his iconic cybernetic robot character, joined by a slew of newcomers, including "Game of Thrones" actress Emilia Clarke, "Divergent" star Jai Courtney and South Korean actor Lee Byung-hun.

The Korean film "The Piper," which unexpectedly topped the box office on its opening day Thursday, came in fourth with 437,326 viewers.

Directed by Kim Gwang-tae, the film depicts fear that grows amid a confrontation between a stranger who visits a distant mountain village in the 1950s and the residents.

"Jurassic World," the fourth installment of the "Jurassic Park" series, was No. 5 with 233,073, followed by "Insidious: Chapter 3," an American supernatural horror film, with 197,917.

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July 14, 2015

'Memories of The Sword' set for August 13, main poster released

Source: Nate

 

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July 14, 2015

Lee Byung-hun, Jun Do-yeon’s ‘Memories of the Sword’ release date confirmed

“Memories of the Sword,” a long-awaited period martial arts film, will be released on Aug. 13, its distributor Lotte Entertainment has confirmed. 

The film’s main poster, unveiled Tuesday, shows the three main actors -- Lee Byung-hun, Jun Do-yeon and Kim Go-eun -- drawing swords against each other. 

Set in the ancient Goryeo Kingdom, where it is said that even a low swordsman could rise to be king, Lee’s character Yoo-baek clawed his way up the ranks to take the supreme power of Goryeo’s military regime, in course of which he betrayed Woll-so, played by Jun Do-yeon, with whom he had once shared a common purpose to reform the world. 

Both Yoo-baek and Woll-so are hunted down by orphan Hong-ee, played by Kim Go-eun, who is set on avenging her parents’ death. 

K-pop group 2PM’s Junho is a supporting actor in the film. 

By Lim Jeong-yeo (kaylalim@heraldcorp.com)

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July 14, 2015

Memories of the Sword drops official poster and confirms August 13th premiere

Source: Kpop Fighting

Upcoming South Korean movie ‘Memories of the Sword‘ (director: Park Hyun Sik) has confirmed today that it will premiere on August 13th, and has now dropped the official poster featuring Lee Byung Hun, Jeon Do Yeon, and Kim Go Eun.

‘Memories of the Sword’ is set in the waning years of the Goryeo era where power is determined by how well you fight. It tells the story of three swordsmen where their desire for freedom and justice, leads them down a path where they are unable to escape their destiny.

In the poster, Jeon Do Yeon and Lee Byung Hun are seen locking swords, with the former seething with anger, while the latter shows off his authority as the country’s most powerful man.

At the same time, Kim Go Eun is seen standing beneath them, as she points her sword at them, and sported a determined gaze to have her revenge for the death of her parents. The tension between the trio is definitely on the verge of erupting.

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July 15, 2015

Lee Byung Hun set to make first official public appearance on July 24

Source: Nate / Kpop Fighting 

Actor Lee Byung Hun is set to attend the production conference for his new movie ‘Memories of the Sword‘ on July 24th.

This will mark the actor’s first official event since his ’5 million blackmail scandal.’ The actor was absent for the Korean promotions of ‘Terminator Genisys’ recently, as he was busy filming ‘The Magnificent Seven.’

‘Memories of the Sword’ is set during the waning years of the Goryeo Dynasty, where it is said that even a low swordsman could rise to be king. Three of the best fighters who once shared a common purpose to reform the world, face an unavoidable destiny that will change their lives forever.

The movie will open in cinemas across Korea on August 13th.

By: Alvin
Copyright@KpopFighting.com

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July 14, 2015

Lee Byung-hun's first official appearance at "Memories of the Sword" showcase

Source: StarNews via Hancinema.net

Actor Lee Byung-hun is coming back from America to attend the premiere of "Memories of the Sword". This is his first official appearance since the blackmail case and many wonder if he will apologize once again.

According to Lotte Entertainment, Lee Byung-hun is going to be at the premiere on the 24th. He's currently busy filming the movie "The Magnificent Seven". He only attended promotional events of "The Terminator Genisys" in America.

Lotte and Lee Byung-hun have been discussing possible dates for "Memories of the Sword". They also talked about if he should say something about the mess he caused or not. He did hand-write a letter and apologized in front of media but "Memories of the Sword" is going to be his first official appearance since the 'problem'.

Other than Lee Byung-hun, Jeon Do-yeon, Kim Go-eun-I, Lee Kyeong-yeong, Kim Tae-woo, Junho and Hyung Sik are also going to be at the premiere. Meanwhile, "Memories of the Sword" is about the battle between two women who are betrayed by a man who wants to be king. To be released on the 13th of August.