Ma Dong-seok is unstoppable. In 2018, the actor starred in a record-breaking five films: Champion, Along With The Gods: The Last 49 Days, The Soul-Mate, The Villagers and Unstoppable, and it seems that he is keeping himself just as busy in 2019. His final work of 2018, the action thriller Unstoppable, directed by Kim Min-ho, screened…
21st Udine Far East Film Festival: The Great Battle Review
The history of Korea has been a constant struggle of forces who either conquered or tried to conquer its lands. One such turbulent event was the attack on the Ansi Fortress in 645AD, recently depicted in Kim Kwang-sik’s The Great Battle, an ultra-patriotic tale of survival and sacrifice. Photo © Next Entertainment World Emperor of the…
21st Udine Far East Film Festival: Birthday Review
In the early hours of the morning on April 16th 2014, followed by heart-wrenching days of rescue, the hearts of the South Korean nation broke as one as the ferry MV Sewol sank and claimed the lives of 304 passengers and crew members. The tragedy was made worse as 250 of the victims were juniors…
Madeleine Gottlieb’s Snare Review
Settled amongst soothing music, plastic vegetation, and steamed dumplings in the corner of a dated Chinese restaurant sits 50-year-old Steve (played by Steve Rodgers). He’s just quit his 9 to 5 to pursue his life-long dream of being a punk-rock drummer and is waiting to spill the joyous news with his rockstar son, Jobe (James…
KUN (Cai Xukun) Electrifies the Audience with His Performance at Electric Brixton
Cai Xukun, also known as KUN, has garnered stardom in China as one of the country’s most promising young singers, songwriters, rappers and DJs. After participating in Idol Producers and receiving overwhelming votes from fans, the artist became a sensation overnight. In addition to his solo career, the velvet-eyed KUN is also a leader of a…
In Conversation with Wilhelmina’s Model Ola Adeyemi
Can an interview with a fashion model change one’s opinion about the industry? It surely can. Ola Adeyemi, a British model, is more than just another handsome face. Well-spoken, articulate, observant and discerning when talking about the fashion world, he strongly represents – sadly still underappreciated – people of colour. Signed with one of the most prestigious modelling…
Bang Yong-guk’s Performance at London’s Underworld Glues the Audience to the Floor
Being an artist has never been synonymous with an easy life and Bang Yong-guk‘s story is one to admire. Born and raised in South Korea, Bang quickly caught attention with his rapping and songwriting skills. At the age of 18, he debuted in an underground hip-hop group Soul Connection, and in 2011, he released a…
In Conversation with Model Song Seol-hui
Song Seol-hui, a South Korean model represented by A.Conic, a fast-growing modelling agency from Seoul, is known for her down-to-earth style and personality. Song started modelling just three years ago, but her confidence in front of the camera and on the catwalk is indisputable. Her honesty in conveying her opinions on the Korean fashion industry…
In Conversation with Vromance, a South Korean Vocal Group
There really is nothing that can move listeners more than a beautiful singing voice; it is no wonder voice has always been perceived as an organ of the soul. Even though they seem to have been destined to come together and form almost dream–like harmonies, coming together to sing in a group wasn’t always the…
What Walaa Wants Review
‘Be careful what you wish for’ is the ominous phrase told to children all over the world when they are desperately grasping for something they don’t quite understand. In this case, young Walaa Khaled Fawzy Tanji wants nothing more than to gain a firm grasp of power in a world she has absolutely no authority…
In Conversation with DJ, Composer and Guitarist Damon Joe
Becoming a musician was an organic process for Damon Joe, a South Korean DJ, composer and guitarist. He played for Vanilla Unity, a rock group that won the third prize at the K-Rock Championship and was awarded with a special award for Best New Band in 2004. He also composed and played guitar for the…
Madison McFerrin’s Performance at London’s Jazz Cafe Shined With Style and Originality
Camden’s Jazz Cafe is a unique place where music history has been made for almost thirty years now. Home to such talents as Cassandra Wilson, a Grammy-award winning American jazz artist best known for her smoky contralto voice, Jimmy Smith, Amy Winehouse, Max Romeo and Brian McKnight – one of the most incredible R&B singers, the venue…
Netflix’s Kingdom Review
Where does the fascination with the undead come from? Is it the love of horror, the repellent zombies’ behaviour or the taste of adrenaline-filled adventure? Hard to say, as the zombie-loving audience varies as much as the character of zombies themselves. Zombies have been present in cinema for quite some time, but they only found…
In Conversation with Brooklyn Singer-Songwriter Madison McFerrin
Madison McFerrin is a Brooklyn based singer and songwriter; she is the daughter of jazz legend Bobby McFerrin and the granddaughter of Robert McFerrin, an operatic baritone and the first African-American man to sing at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.Madison’s voice is strong yet delicate, and her delivery is as beautiful as Jill…
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