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We all have our Glory Days. Some have passed, and others have yet to come.

New video review for the great South Korean drama film "Sunny" (2011) is here!

4 years ago | [YT] | 10

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Whooohooo! There were some last minute changes to the April lineup for CGV's Signature-K series highlighting defining Korean films that paved the way for the industry we know and love today. Both "Il Mare" (2000) with Jun Ji-hyun & Lee Jung-jae as well as "City of the Rising Sun" (1999) with Lee Jung-jae & Jung Woo-sung have been added to the April lineup!

What this could mean for future blu-ray releases has me all sorts of ecstatic!

I don't know where "Wanee & Junah" or "I Wish I Had a Wife" went though...either way...it's going to be a good April!

4 years ago | [YT] | 12

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Just got back from watching JSA 4K remastering in theaters. What an experience! It looked spectacular too.

I also wanted to correct my statement from the Taegukgi 4K remastering video. I speculated about the 4K master for JSA being something we haven't seen yet. But in fact, it looks like the blu-ray put out by both NOVAMEDIA and ARROW VIDEO feature 1080p presentations sourced from the same 4K master that I saw today in theaters. So rest assured if you bought it recently, it's still the best image until we get a legit UHD disc with Dolby Vision or HDR.

4 years ago (edited) | [YT] | 5

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Thanks for all the feedback regarding the last couple uploads where I take the channel outdoors a bit. I'll continue to take you to interesting places as I can.

Next time, I'll be headed to the best blu-ray/DVD store in Seoul. Please let me know what you prefer to see in the video~

4 years ago | [YT] | 11

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Happy Lunar New Year to everyone! Please enjoy my new video review for the multinarrative drama movie "New Year Blues" (2021) that just released here in Korea. I hope it will become available for all to watch soon~

4 years ago | [YT] | 4

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Merry Christmas!! 🎄 Wishing everyone a safe and happy holidays spent with your loved ones full of great food, cheer, and of course movies! The fantasy romance film "Il Mare" (2000) has some great Christmas vibes in it and I love revisiting it around this time of year~ what's on your Christmas watchlist?

5 years ago | [YT] | 4

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Latest video review goes out to all the Son Ye-jin fans out there! Stay safe and enjoy everyone~

5 years ago | [YT] | 0

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"The Man from Nowhere" meets "Only God Forgives" ? YES! Count me in for a second trip to the theaters for this one! Don't miss the brief showcase of the Lotte Cinema Series Art Card at the end of the review video!

5 years ago | [YT] | 0

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I heard Peninsula is delayed in some regions due to COVID19 shutdowns, I hope those who want to see it will get a chance soon and I look forward to hearing your reactions to the film~

5 years ago | [YT] | 0

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It's finally here! After all the delays, 'Innocence' (2020) arrives in Korean theaters! Find out if it was worth the wait in my latest video review~

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