Park Seo Joon 박서준 ~❤❤️ [Drama 2023: “Gyeongseong Creature”] || [Movies 2023: “Dream”, “Concrete Utopia”] [Upcoming Movie 2024:“The Marvels”]

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*** Park Seo Joon's first Hollywood movie "The Marvels" could potentially become the shortest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. On August 30th, CBR and Comic Book Movie reported that the movie has a run time of approximately 1 hour and 38 minutes (1 hour 33 minutes, excluding credits), making it the shortest movie of all Marvel Studios film to date. However, it’s important to note that the movie’s length has not been finalized yet, as details may change before the movie’s release. The movie is highly anticipated in South Korea primarily due to Park Seo Joon’s appearance in the film. He plays Prince Yan D’Aladan, the leader of the planet Aladna, where all communication is done through singing. His brief appearance in the recently released teaser has garnered a lot of attention. In an interview with Total Film magazine, The  movie director, Nia DaCosta revealed, “Park Seo Joon’s character is truly remarkable. The dynamic between him and Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) will undoubtedly bring a lot of enjoyment.” "The Marvels" is set to hit theaters in November.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

source : https://ent.sbs.co.kr/news/article.do?article_id=E10010276225

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*** All data were updated on August 30 (latest update), 2023, at 3 PM KST. 

 

 

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[Box office] Movies in theaters this week

 

 

“Concrete Utopia”

(South Korea)

Opened Aug. 9

Thriller/Disaster

Directed by Um Tae-hwa

Residents of Hwanggung Apartment building No. 103, the only building that has survived a destructive earthquake, initially see their building as a “utopia,” but it soon devolves into a nightmare.

 

 

 

credit : Korea Herald

https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20230831000774

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*** BTS V must have loved Park Seo Joon very much because he always suggested that ARMYs should watch the K-drama "Itaewon Class."  For sure this series holds a special place in his heart for several reasons. Firstly, it is V's close friend Park Seo-joon (Wooga Squad) in the leading role. Additionally, he contributed his voice to the drama's OST, the song Sweet Night.  

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*** The film “Concrete Utopia” is one of the top-grossing movies in August in South Korea. The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) released the rankings for the monthly box office for August. For August, there were 130 films released, which were released in theaters. There were a total of 374 films screened, which include films released in theaters and screened through film festivals and special exhibitions. “Concrete Utopia,” is the No. 1 top-grossing film in South Korea in August with 3.45 million in attendance and gross of $25.52 million.  

 

 

 

 

TOP-GROSSING FILMS IN AUGUST IN SOUTH KOREA 

BASED ON TOTAL ADMISSIONS (SOURCE: KOFIC)

RANK		TITLE	RELEASE DATE	MONTHLY GROSS (TOTAL SINCE RELEASE)	ADMISSIONS (TOTAL)
1		Concrete Utopia South Korea	Aug. 9, 2023	$25,524,083 ($25,542,834)	3,452,704 (3,454,880)
2		Smugglers South Korea	July 26, 2023	$22,258,693 ($36,703,532)	3,043,860 (5,022,095)
3		Oppenheimer U.S.	Aug. 15, 2023	$20,373,462 ($20,373,462)	2,525,894 (2,525,894)
4		Elemental U.S.	Jun 14, 2023	$9,478,794 ($52,532,544)	1,285,652 (7,065,125)
5		Ransomed South Korea	Aug. 2, 2023	$7,385,990 ($7,696,438)	1,013,010 (1,056,202)
6		HONEYSWEET South Korea	Aug. 15, 2023	$7,171,323 ($7,171,323)	974,367 (974,367)
7		The Moon South Korea	Aug. 2, 2023	$3,681,961 ($3,916,503)	482,635 (512,571)
8		Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One U.S.	July 12, 2023	$3,112,784 ($30,554,795)	421,792 (4,016,681)
9		Detective Conan The Movie: Black Iron Submarine Japan	July 20, 2023	$1,275,817 ($5,604,099)	171,586 (773,269)
10		Barbie U.S.	Jul 19, 2023	$1,010,386 ($4,305,945)	129,125 (579,316)

 

 

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*** "Concrete Utopia" is a new Korean box-office hit recently. Park Seojoon and Park Boyoung delivered a perfect ensemble performance in their first collaboration. The movie is still currently showing in K-theaters nationwide.  

 

 

 

 

photos source : https://v.daum.net/v/20230904080035540

 

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Korean Box Office for the Weekend 2023.09.01 ~ 2023.09.03

credit : https://www.kobis.or.kr/kobis/business/main/main.do

 

 

Films	Release date	Week-end	Total
1	"Oppenheimer"		248 773	2 774 667
2	"Don't Buy the Seller" (타겟)	2023/08/30	167 567	260 879
3	"Concrete Utopia" (콘크리트 유토피아)	2023/08/09	157 711	3 612 591
4	"Honey Sweet" (달짝지근해: 7510)	2023/08/15	142 931	1 117 298
5	"Elemental"		61 765	7 126 889
6	"Smugglers" (밀수)	2023/07/26	49 861	5 071 952
7	"Body Parts" (신체모음.zip)	2023/08/30	23 576	35 220
8	"Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre"		17 569	36 392
9	"Maya the Bee 3: The Golden Orb"		8 997	34 812
10	"One Week Friends" (一周的朋友)		5 767	5 767

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*** The character Minseong's actual Instagram account from 'Concrete Utopia' is generating buzz! This is Minseong's "real-life" Instagram account, showcasing the couple's pre-disaster life. The Instagram account features photos of the couple during their dating days, wedding images, and glimpses of their newlywed home—scenes not included in the movie.  

 

 

 

 

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8 K-Dramas That Would Have Been Better Without The Unnecessary Romance Plotlines

K-Drama fans are getting tired of romances. It’s perfectly fine if the show is focused on the relationship, but when writers just throw one in when there are more interesting things happening… It’s frustrating. While there are several K-Dramas coming out without romances, it’s still the number one item in most series.

 

As such, fans thought these 8 K-Dramas would have been miles better without that pesky romance!

 

 

1. Itaewon Class

Park Sae Ro Yi’s (Park Seo Joon’s) life has been turned upside down after he gets expelled from school and his father is killed in an accident. Following in his father’s footsteps, he opened a pub named DanBam in Itaewon.

 

 

Fans were mostly irritated with the love triangle aspect as it is very overused. They felt as if the romance was an afterthought as each character was unique and interesting on their own, and the romance didn’t really go with the plot.

 

Many thought that there was no chemistry between the two and that the couple truly came out of nowhere.

 

 

 

 

 

 

source : https://www.koreaboo.com/lists/8-k-dramas-better-without-unnecessary-romance-plotlines/

 

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*** A meme trend took over the internet, and it features one of our favorite Korean actors! It’s none other than Park Seo Joon. The memes are referred to in the Facebook group as the “PSJ trend” and typically feature a picture of Park Seo Joon with a play on words of his name.  In this case, the user said that they would name their suitcase “Seo Joon” so that they would be able to “Pack Seo Joon.” From then on, others joined the trend of uploading his pictures. They got extra creative and whipped out their editing skills. Graphic design is clearly their passion! This new trend has become so popular.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spoiler

 

 

 

source : https://www.koreaboo.com/stories/time-park-seo-joon-became-hottest-meme-trend-internet/

 

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*** According to figures released by the Korean Film Council on September 5th, the film "Concrete Utopia" earned 17,268 admissions on September 4th.  The movie now has 3,629,869 admissions at the South Korean box office since its release on August 9th.  It now only needs 370,000 admissions to hit the four million viewer mark. But it faces difficult odds to reach this goal- since the movie only earned 157,711 admissions in its fourth weekend.  

 

(Thank you - William Schwartz) 

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*** Director Nia DaCosta has just unveiled new details about Park Seo Joon’s role in "The Marvels" and it’s an absolute game-changer. In an exclusive interview with Total Film, the creators of The Marvels unveiled that Park Seo Joon is an integral part of the film’s main cast, and his presence is set to shake up Captain Marvel 2 in a big way. Marvel Studios has also highlighted the significance of his character. The director hinted at Park Seo Joon’s connection with Brie Larson, stating, “His character is really awesome, and it’s a lot of fun when you realize his relationship with her.” Producer Livanos added further intrigue by describing Park Seo Joon as “an unbreakable ally to Carol Danvers.” She revealed that he’s a figure from her past, a friend with deep significance, and their interactions will hold a pivotal place in Carol’s journey. Park Seo Joon’s character promises to be nothing short of remarkable, and the dynamic between him and Captain Marvel will deliver an exhilarating cinematic experience. Mark your calendars for the grand unveiling, as The Marvels will hit theaters in November.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

source : https://tvreport.co.kr/movie/article/751334/

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New Stills and Video for the Movie "Concrete Utopia"

 

 

https://btv.social/1400436_18996/#cp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

source : Hancinema

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*** "Chanel" held an event recently and array of celebrities turned up except for Park Seo Joon. I wonder why he didn't come to the event. I guess he's so busy filming for his upcoming drama "Gyeongseong Creature”. Just too many celebrities were there. 

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*** “Concrete Utopia” to hold sneak preview on September 11-12, one week before its regular showing on September 20 in the Philippines. Below are the selected list of cinemas where you can watch the advanced screening on September 11 and 12 prior to the regular show on September 20.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Image Source: Columbia Pictures Philippines

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*** Park Seo-joon will be meeting fans in the Philippines next month (October). He  is the newest global ambassador of the Filipino health and wellness company IAM Worldwide. They announced this on Sept. 8 on FB. AMAZING packages with tickets to the show will be available starting Sept 17 via TicketNet.com.ph and TicketNet outlets nationwide. 

 

 

 

 

 

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*** Forbes recently selected “Concrete Utopia” for ‘The 10 Most Anticipated Movies At Toronto International Film Festival 2023 (TIFF 2023)’. The movie was highly praised by Forbes and Metro Style. Metro Style introduced “Concrete Utopia” as “It’s a powerful gripping action thriller on the surface, as well as social commentary and psychological drama all in one”. While Metro Style said, “Black humor peppers the scenes to leaven the heavy subject matter”.  

 

 

 

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Korean Box Office for the Weekend 2023.09.08 ~ 2023.09.10

credit : https://www.kobis.or.kr/kobis/business/main/main.do

 

 

Films	Release date	Week-end	Total
1	"Sleep" (잠)	2023/09/06	395 198	538 897
2	"Oppenheimer"		132 408	2 992 126
3	"Concrete Utopia" (콘크리트 유토피아)	2023/08/09	77 793	3 747 605
4	"HoneySweet" (달짝지근해: 7510)	2023/08/15	76 485	1 255 183
5	"Don't Buy the Seller" (타겟)	2023/08/30	54 895	379 800
6	"Elemental"		38 750	7 179 715
7	"Harry Potter And The Half-Blood Prince"		25 789	2 993 234
8	"Smugglers" (밀수)	2023/07/26	19 235	5 113 123
9	"The Wishmas Tree"		8 982	10 149
10	"Body Parts" (신체모음.zip)	2023/08/30	8 704	51 249

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Korean Disaster Flick Among 'Most Anticipated' at Film Fest in Toronto

 

 

"Concrete Utopia" starring Lee Byung-hun, Park Bo-young and Park Seo-joon was named among Forbes magazine's list of the 10 Most Anticipated Movies at this year's Toronto International Film Festival last week.

 

"Beyond the post-apocalyptic setting, this film's heart lies in its commentary on society, trust, and human nature," the magazine said. "Amidst destruction and rebirth, 'Concrete Utopia' challenges viewers to confront their beliefs, prejudices, and the very fabric of human civilization."

 

"Concrete Utopia" depicts the events following a massive earthquake that razes all buildings in Seoul except for one apartment building, which ends up attracting survivors.

 

It is one of five Korean films, along with "A Normal Family," "Mimang," "Sleep" and "Smugglers," being screened at the festival, which opened last week and runs until Sept. 17.

 

 

credit : Chosun Ilbo

https://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2023/09/11/2023091100928.html