Koreanfilm Weekly
Issue No. 9 - 2003, March 8th

Welcome to the 9th edition of Koreanfilm Weekly! This is a weekly newsletter informing the reader about the latest Releases concerning Korean Films and TV Dramas.
If you have any question about the content of KFW, contact the author at KoreanFilmWeekly@hotmail.com


New DVD Releases


March
6

SBS Miniseries - Successful Story of a Bright Girl
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Jang Nara
2002 SBS TV
Directed By
Jang Ki-hong (
Àå±âÈ«)
Starring
Jang Nara
(À峪¶ó)
Jang Hyuk (ÀåÇõ)
Kwon Hae-yo (±ÇÇØ¿ä)
Kim Hae-sook (±èÇØ¼÷)

Running Time: 800 Minutes - 16 Episodes
DVD Company: PMP (Malaysia)
Release: 8 DVD
Video
1.33:1 - OAR Full Frame, Dual Layer, PAL Region ALL
Audio
Korean Stereo, Mandarin Stereo
Subtitle
English Subtitles, Chinese Subtitles, Malay Subtitles
Extras
T.B.A.
Notes
One of last year's most popular Miniseries, Jang Nara's Bright Girl is finally released with English Subtitles. Those who remember the abysmal work done - as far as English subs go - by MPEG Video with the Autumn Fairy Tale boxset shouldn't worry: this is a different company. They make a lot of VCD Boxsets for the Malaysian market, and those are usually good.



March
7

Conduct Zero
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Conduct Zero
2002
Directed By
Cho Geun-shik (Á¶±Ù½Ä)

Starring
Ryu Seung-beom
(·ù½Â¹ü)
Im Eun-kyung (ÀÓÀº°æ)
Kong Hyo-jin (°øÈ¿Áø)
Shin Ji-hye (½ÅÁöÇý)

Running Time: 99 Minutes
DVD Company: Metro
Release: 2 DVD + OST CD Special Edition
Video
2.35:1 - 16:9 Enhanced, Dual Layer, NTSC Region 3
Audio
Korean DTS, Korean Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitle
English Subtitles, Korean Subtitles
Extras
Audio Commentary with Director Cho Geun-shik and Ryu Seung-beom, Music Video, Theatrical Trailer, TV Spot, Making Of Documentary, Behind The Scenes (60 Minutes Documentary + Animation Film and Director's Commentary), NG Cut, CG Interview and Making Of, 'Art Hour' interview with Art Director, Still Gallery, Easter Egg, Original Soundtrack CD
Notes
Impressive release from Metro, a company that is getting better and better every month. As always the CD will only be added with the Limited Edition, and later a normal 2 DVD Edition will follow. Specs and extras aside, this is a very entertaining 80s comedy about school, with rising stars Ryu Seung-beom, Kong Hyo-jin and Im Eun-kyung. Our own Darcy Paquet listed this film in his year-end Top 10, and I'm betting it'll enter many other Top 10s soon.



March
7

H
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H
2002
Directed By
Lee Jong-hyuk
(ÀÌÁ¾Çõ)

Starring
Cho Seung-woo (Á¶½Â¿ì)
Yeom Jung-ah (¿°Á¤¾Æ)
Ji Jin-hee (ÁöÁøÈñ)
Sung Ji-roo (¼ºÁö·ç)

Running Time: 106 Minutes
DVD Company: Cinexus
Release: DVD
Video
2.35:1 - 16:9 Enhanced, Dual Layer, NTSC Region 3
Audio
Korean Dolby Digital 5.1, Korean Dolby Surround 2.0
Subtitle
English Subtitles, Korean Subtitles
Extras
Making Of Documentary, Opening, Cast Profiles, Photo Gallery, TV Spot, Theatrical Trailer
Notes
This Tell Me Something-like thriller seemed to go unnoticed, released amongst big Hollywood films and the success of Sex Is Zero and Conduct Zero. The Teaser Trailer still looks great, and the film has a nice cast. Fans of the genre should give this a look, especially now that English Subtitles are confirmed. It also seems like the number of Korean films shot in 2.35:1 is increasing exponentially.


Coming Soon



March
12

Calla
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Calla
1999
Directed By
Song Hae-sung
(¼ÛÇØ¼º)

Starring
Kim Hee-sun
(±èÈñ¼±)
Song Seung-heon (¼Û½ÂÇå)
Kim Hyun-joo (±èÇöÁÖ)
Choi Cheol-ho (ÃÖöȣ)

Running Time: 99 Minutes
DVD Company: Cinexus
Release: DVD
Video
1.85:1 - 16:9 Enhanced, Single Layer, NTSC Region 3
Audio
Korean Dolby Surround 2.0
Subtitle
No Subtitles
Extras
Theatrical Trailer, Cast & Crew Profiles, Synopsis
Notes
Those who have seen and enjoyed Song Hae-sung's Failan might be in for a shock after checking Calla. Much more conventional and less involving. Still, the nice cinematography and soundtrack - and lots of pretty faces - could be a nice treat for melodrama fans. Seems like there will be no Subtitles at all, which would be surprising, but that could change.



March
12

Project X
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Project X
2003
Directed By
Hang Sang-hee
(Ç×»óÈñ)

Starring
Kwon Sang-woo
(±Ç»ó¿ì)
Cha Seung-won (Â÷½Â¿ø)
Kim Min-jung (±è¹ÎÁ¤)
Hong Eun-hee (È«ÀºÈñ)
Running Time: 70 Minutes
DVD Company: D2 Entertainment
Release: DVD + CD
Video
2.40:1 - Letterboxed Widescreen, Double Layer, NTSC Region 3
Audio
Korean DTS, Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitle
English Subtitles, Korean Subtitles, Chinese Subtitles
Extras
Featuring Songs By:
Diva, CB Mass, Fractal, QOQ, WAX, Lee Sung-cheol, Ash, Psy, Shin Hae-cheol, Park Won-kyu, Kim Hyun-cheol, The One, Kim Hyun-jung, and more...

Storyboard, Making Of (Korea), In Studio, Photo Gallery, Character Profiles, Flash Animation, Deleted Scene, Teaser Trailer, Movie Poster, Other Posters
Notes
One of the most interesting projects of the year. To combat piracy and the tendency to download MP3s instead of buying the full album, a group of pop stars got together to make this Project X. Basically every one of the aforementioned stars has made a Music Video, and put together they form a coherent story. It includes exclusive music (also on the CD), and since there are a lot of major stars, this could become an intriguing 'Film'.



March
17

Korean Short Film Collection: Ep. 2
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Korean Short Film Collection 2
2000~2002
Directed By
Various

Starring
Various




Running Time: 89 Minutes (Cumulative)
DVD Company: Pop Entertainment Asia
Release: DVD
Video
1.85:1 - Letterboxed Widescreen, Single Layer, NTSC Region ALL
Audio
Korean Dolby Surround 2.0
Subtitle
English Subtitles, Korean Subtitles, Chinese Subtitles
Extras
T.B.A.
Notes
After a long wait, here's the long promised sequel to the popular Korean Short Film Collection. Pop Entertainment Asia's first effort was rather abysmal, both in terms of picture quality and extras, but this will hopefully be better. Here's a short list of what will be featured on the disc:

Super Glue  <¼ø°£Á¢ÂøÁ¦> (2001)
Directed By Lee Seok-hoon (À̼®ÈÆ)
Shot on 35mm Color, 17 Minutes
PIFF Wide Angle (2001)
27th Korean Short Film Festival (2001)

Why Do I Want To Be a Boxing Referee?
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Directed By Choi Ik-hwan (
ÃÖÀÍȯ)
Shot on 35mm Color, 18 Minutes
Sevilla Film & Sport Festival - Short Film Competition (2001 - Spain)
36th Karlovy Vary Film Festival - Korean Short Films Showcase (2001 - Czech Republic)
Busan Asia Short Film Festival (2001)
6th Salerno Film Festival (2001 - Italy)
PIFF Wide Angle (2000)

Red Heart <´Ü½É> (2001)
Directed By Oh Cheong-geun (¿Àû±Ù)
Shot in 35mm Color, 14 Minutes
2nd Jeonju Film Festival (2001)
12th Stockholm Film Festival (2001 - Sweden)

To The Spring Mountain <º½»ê¿¡> (2002)
Directed By Lee Ji-haeng (ÀÌÁöÇà)
Shot on 35mm Color, 22 Minutes
PIFF Wide Angle (2002)
Busan Asia Short Film Festival (2002)
4th Seoul Women Film Festival (2002)
4th Kodak-Cine 21 Short Film Exhibition (2001)

Tuning In Silence <³ëÀ»¼Ò¸®> (2001)
Directed By Hong Doo-hyun (È«µÎÇö)
Shot on 35mm Color, 18 Minutes
31st Rotterdam Film Festival (2002 - Holland)
1st Kaohsiung Film Festival (2001 - Taiwan)
58th Venice Film Festival (2001 - Italy)
PIFF Wide Angle (2001




March
17

Korean Short Film Collection: Ep. 3
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Korean Short Film Collection 3
2000~2001
Directed By
Various

Starring
Various




Running Time: 101 Minutes (Cumulative)
DVD Company: Pop Entertainment Asia
Release: DVD
Video
1.85:1 - Letterboxed Widescreen, Single Layer, NTSC Region ALL
Audio
Korean Dolby Surround 2.0
Subtitle
English Subtitles, Korean Subtitles, Chinese Subtitles
Extras
T.B.A.
Notes
The third volume of Pop Entertainment Asia's collection. It was rumored they'd be releasing 5 sets, but it looks like they will only amount to three, unless there's another boxset in the works (I think they'll continue with the Animation shorts, too). Here's the list:

Superman In Early Summer <À̸¥ ¿©¸§, ½´ÆÛ¸Ç> (2001)
Directed By Yoo Sang-gon (À¯»ó°ï)
Shot on 35mm Color, 15 Minutes
PIFF Wide Angle (2001)

Golden Laughter <ÇØ ¾Æ·¡ ÇÞ»ì> (2000)
Directed By Im Sung-chan (ÀÓ¼ºÂù)
Shot on 35mm Color, 20 Minutes
Busan Asia Short Film Festival (2000)
Indie Forum (2000)
 
Umbrella <¿ì»ê> (2000)
Directed By Yoo Cheol-won (À¯Ã¶¿ø)
Shot on 35mm Color, 12 Minutes
35th Karlovy Vary Film Festival (2001 - Czech Republic)
52nd Montecatini Short Film Festival (2001 - Italy)
6th Palm Springs Short Film Festival (2001 - United States)
6th Toronto Short Film Festival (2000 - Canada)
53th Cannes Film Festival (2000 - France)
1st Seoul Net Festival (2000)
1st  Korean Film Festival (2000)

No Guitarists on Kung Kung Ttack Planet <ÄôÄôµüº°¿¡´Â ±âŸ¸®½ºÆ®°¡ ¾ø´Ù> (2000)
Directed By Choi Hwa-jin (ÃÖÈ­Áø)
Shot on 35mm Color, 15 Minutes
43rd Bilbao Film Festival (2001 - Spain)
Busan Asia Short Film Festival (2000)
PIFF Wide Angle (2000)

Gui: A Space Between Two Deaths <µ¹¾Æ°¥ ±Í(Ïý)> (2000)
Directed By Jang Ho-joon (ÀåÈ£ÁØ)
Shot on 35mm Color, 13 Minutes
37th Solothurn Film Festival (2002 - Switzerland)
3rd Shorts! Short Film Festival (2001 - Holland)
12th San Paolo Short Film Festival (2001 - Brazil)
2nd National Dinasty Price (2001)
Busan Asia Short Film Festival (2001)
47th Oberhausen Short Film Festival (2001 - Germany)
PIFF Wide Angle (2000)
 
The End of April <»ç¿ùÀÇ ³¡> (2000)
Directed By Chu Chang-min (Ãßâ¹Î)
Shot on 35mm Color, 16 Minutes
19th Festival Tous Courts (2001 - France)
31st Tampere Short Film Festival (2001 - Finland)
4th Bucheon Film Festival (2000




March
17
Korean Short Film Collection Ep. 1-2-3
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Korean Short Film Collection Boxset
1998~2002
Directed By
Various

Starring
Various




Running Time: 291 Minutes (Cumulative)
DVD Company: Pop Entertainment Asia
Release: 3 DVD Boxset
Video
1.85:1 - Letterboxed Widescreen, Single Layer, NTSC Region ALL
Audio
Korean Dolby Surround 2.0
Subtitle
English Subtitles, Korean Subtitles, Chinese Subtitles
Extras
T.B.A.
Notes
A boxset of all the Korean Short Film Episodes. The first episode has been out of print for a while, so this will be a nice change to get them all for a nice price. Here's again the list for the first Episode:

Eraser Wrestling <Áö¿ì°³ µû¸Ô±â> (1999)
Directed By Min Dong-hyun (
¹Îµ¿Çö
)
Shot on 35mm Color, 18 Minutes

For The Peace of All Mankind (1999)
Directed By Lee Seok-hoon (À̼®ÈÆ)
Shot on 35mm Color, 7 Minutes

Lachrymal <´«¹°> (1998)
Directed By Im Chang-jae (ÀÓâÁ¦)
Shot on Color, 20 Minutes
Starring Suh Jung (The Isle)

The Goggle <¹°¾È°æ> (2000)
Directed By Lee Soo-yeon (À̼ö¿¬)
Shot on 35mm Color, 34 Minutes

Uncle Bar At Barbershop <ÀÌ¹ß¼Ò ì¶ä«> (2000)
Directed By Kwon Chong-gwan (±ÇÃѰü)
Shot on 35mm Color, 22 Minutes
2000.35mm.color.22min



March
18

Blue
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Blue
2003
Directed By
Lee Jung-gook
(
ÀÌÁ¤±¹)
Starring
Shin Eun-kyung (
½ÅÀº°æ)
Shin Hyun-joon (
½ÅÇöÁØ)
Kong Hyung-jin (
°øÇüÁø)
Ryu Soo-young (
·ù¼ö¿µ)
Running Time: 105 Minutes
DVD Company: Bear Entertainment
Release: DVD
Video
1.85:1 - 16:9 Enhanced, Double Layer, NTSC Region 3
Audio
Korean DTS, Korean Dolby Digital 5.1, Korean Dolby Surround 2.0
Subtitle
English Subtitles, Korean Subtitles
Extras
Making of Blue, Cast & Crew Interview, Real SSU (SHIP SALVAGE UNIT), Production Note, Trailer, Opening Event, Music video, Taking a Poster
Notes
Koreans' aversion to blockbusters continues, making this the first flop of 2003. The project seemed interesting, with Shin Eun-kyung and Shin Hyun-joon in a romantic menage à trois, with the naval theme as a background. A reportedly poor screenplay and substandard directing (by the Director of The Letter, Lee Jung-gook), along with disappointing acting were the reason for the quick disappearance of this film from theaters. Bear's release should follow their excellent previous efforts in both presentation and extras.



March
18

Han Dae-soo, Music & Life
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Han Dae-soo
2003
Directed By
Lee Cheon-woo
(
ÀÌõ¿ì)
Starring
Han Dae-soo (ÇÑ´ë¼ö
)
Kim Myung-shin (±è¸í½Å
)


Running Time: 80 Minutes
DVD Company: Starmax
Release: DVD
Video
1.33:1 - Full Frame, Dual Layer, NTSC Region ALL
Audio
Korean Dolby Surround 2.0
Subtitle
English Subtitles, Korean Subtitles, Japanese Subtitles
Extras
Han Dae-soo's Self Camera, Recording Sketch, Recite A Poem
Notes
Considered by many to be Korea's 'first' singer-songwriter, Han Dae-soo is one of the most important Korean artists of his generation. This 'Behind The Music'-style documentary was released in a few theaters last Autumn, and now Starmax is releasing it on DVD. Some interesting extras, and for fans this could be a cool purchase.



March
20

MBC Miniseries - Snowman
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Snowman
2003 MBC TV
Directed By
Lee Chang-soon
(ÀÌâ¼ø)

Starring
Cho Jae-hyun (Á¶ÀçÇö)
Kong Hyo-jin (°øÈ¿Áø)
Oh Yeon-soo (¿À¿¬¼ö)
Kim Rae-won (±è·¡¿ø)
Running Time: ??? Minutes - 18 Episodes
DVD Company: Bitwin
Release: 7DVD Special Edition
Video
1.33:1 - OAR Full Frame, Double Layer, NTSC Region ALL
Audio
Korean Stereo
Subtitle
No Subtitles
Extras
T.B.A.
Notes
The release date might be pushed a little (the last few episodes are still playing on MBC), but the reason why we'll probably see more releases like this (thankfully!) is that last year Bitwin scored big with another Mania Drama, the fantastic Ruler of Your Own World. There are already people saying that, so far, this is the best series of the year, beating All In, Into The Sun and Muin Shidae. Starring Kong Hyo-jin, Cho Jae-hyun, and veteran Oh Yeon-soo, this looks to be an interesting show, especially for its storyline. Expect the usual fine Boxset release by Bitwin.



March
20

Yesterday
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Yesterday
2002
Directed By
Jung Yoon-soo
(Á¤À±¼ö)

Starring
Kim Seung-woo (±è½Â¿ì)
Kim Seon-ah (±è¼±¾Æ)
Kim Yoon-jin (±èÀ±Áø)
Choi Min-soo (Ãֹμö)
Running Time: 124 Minutes
DVD Company: CJ Entertainment
Release: 2 DVD Special Edition
Video
1.85:1 - 16:9 Enhanced, Double Layer, NTSC Region 3
Audio
Korean DTS, Korean Dolby Digital 5.1, Korean Dolby Surround 2.0
Subtitle
English Subtitles, Korean Subtitles
Extras
Production Notes (Film Notes, Cast & Crew Filmography), Making Of Documentary, Cast Interviews (Kim Seung-woo, Kim Yoon-jin, Kim Seon-ah, Easter Eggs (Lee Hyun-se Manhwa Strip), Crew Interview, Outtakes, Supporting Actors Behind Story, Art Interview & Sketches, Deleted Scenes, Costume Collection, Still Gallery, CG Before & After, Theatrical Trailer, Teaser Trailer, TV Spot
Notes
It was sad to see this film grouped with dreck like R.U Ready?, just because it lost a lot of money (same could be said for Resurrection of the Little Match Girl). But, it looks like CJ will get a decent return out of foreign sales, and we'll finally get to enjoy this sci-fi blockbuster soon. With a cast like this, only a complete aversion to the genre could explain why it bombed. Usual CJ Big release, the only apparent flaw is they keep pushing the damn release date every week!



March
31

Bichunmoo
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Bichunmoo
2000
Directed By
Park Young-joon
(¹Ú¿µÁØ)

Starring
Kim Hee-sun (±èÈñ¼±)
Shin Hyun-joon (½ÅÇöÁØ)
Seo Tae-hwa (¼­ÅÂÈ­)
Jung Jin-young (Á¤Áø¿µ)
Running Time: 112 Minutes
DVD Company: Premier Asia (United Kingdom)
Release: 2 DVD Special Edition
Video
1.85:1 - 16:9 Enhanced, Double Layer, PAL Region 2
Audio
Korean DTS, Korean Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitle
English Subtitles
Extras
Audio commentary from Asian film experts Bey Logan and Mike Leeder, Interview gallery with leading members of the cast, Production featurette, Photo gallery with original lobby cards and poster artwork, Outtakes, Behind The Scenes footage, Isolated soundtrack score, Trailer archive
Notes
UK's Premier Asia debuts with this martial arts epic. Extra will be subtitled, and it will be interesting to see how the usually excellent Bey Logan adapts to Korean Cinema. This is only the second audio commentary in English ever recorded for a Korean film (first was Tony Rayns' Road Movie commentary), and hopefully it won't be the last. Don't ask for the full version with the important deleted scene, or to see them separate. They've been lost forever, and with them probably the plot's coherence.



March
31

Bus Stop
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¹ö½º, Á¤·ùÀå
>
Bus Stop
2002
Directed By
Lee Mi-yeon
(À̹̿¬)

Starring
Kim Tae-woo (±èÅ¿ì)
Kim Min-jung (±è¹ÎÁ¤)


Running Time: 90 Minutes
DVD Company: Starmax
Release: DVD
Video
2.35:1 - 16:9 Enhanced, Double Layer, NTSC Region 3
Audio
Korean Dolby Digital 5.1, Korean Dolby Surround 2.0
Subtitle
English Subtitles, Korean Subtitles
Extras
Audio Commentary with Director Lee Mi-yeon and Kim Tae-woo, Making Film, Online Story, Cast & Crew Profiles, Photo Gallery, Interview, Trailers, TV Spots, Music Video
Notes
No, not THAT Lee Mi-yeon. The director of this film is instead one of the major female producers in the industry. Her critically acclaimed first film (also known as 'L'Abri') stars Saving My Hubby's Kim Tae-woo, and promises to be a fine melodrama. CJ sold the rights to Starmax, so it's likely they'll just focus on big releases like Yesterday and The Way Home, subcontracting their smaller films to companies like Starmax, enterOne or Spectrum.



April
9

Musa: La Princesse Du Desert
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ÙëÞÍ
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Musa: La Princesse Du Desert
2001
Directed By
Kim Sung-soo
(±è¼º¼ö)

Starring
Ahn Sung-ki
(¾È¼º±â)
Jung Woo-sung (Á¤¿ì¼º)
Zhang Ziyi (
íñí­ì®)
Joo Jin-mo(ÁÖÁø¸ð)
Running Time: 110 Minutes
DVD Company: M6 Video (France)
Release: DVD
Video
2.35:1 - 16:9 Enhanced, Dual Layer, PAL Region 2
Audio
Korean Dolby Digital 5.1, French Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitle
French Subtitles
Extras
Making Of, Interviews, French Theatrical Trailer, Photo Gallery
Notes
Zhang Ziyi gets top billing in the International Cut of Kim Sung-soo's epic drama. It has been reported this abbreviated version not only focuses more on Zhang's princess (hence the French title meaning Princess of The Desert), but also substantially changes the mood of the film. However, it'll be interesting to see how the changes affect the film, and if it has the same power. This is the first time the International Cut makes its way on DVD. Following this, there will be a UK version by Premier Asia, a Finnish/Scandinavian Version by Future Film. And, perhaps later, a HK Version.



April
20

Chunhyang
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ÃáÇⵯ
>
Chunhyang
2000
Directed By
Im Kwon-taek
(ÀÓ±ÇÅÃ)

Starring
Cho Seung-woo (Á¶½Â¿ì)
Yoo Ho-jung (À¯È£Á¤)


Running Time: 134 Minutes
DVD Company: enterOne
Release: DVD
Video
1.85:1 - 16:9 Enhanced, Double Layer, NTSC Region ALL
Audio
Korean Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitle
English Subtitles, Korean Subtitles
Extras
Making Of Documentary, Interview, Music Video, Theatrical Trailer
Notes
First the bad news: enterOne in 2003 seems much different from 2002. Less releases, and except for the usual top notch presentation, disappointing extras. They even released two DVDs without a 16:9 enhanced transfer (R.U. Ready? and Road Movie), a first for them. It looks like they're stepping down from the 'big three,'  paling in comparison to Metro and Starmax/Bear's latest releases. What happened? The good news is really good: this version is the uncut film seen in Korea. Some of you might know that they cut some scenes for the Cannes/International Version, mostly including the introduction by the p'ansori performer.  A quick look at the previous US release from New Yorker shows that there are 14 additional Minutes in this version. I'm pretty sure enterOne will release something else before 4/20 (Madeleine, for example), but it's perplexing nonetheless.



April
25

She Brings Us Danger
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À¯¾Æµ¶Á¸
>
She Brings Us Danger
2002
Directed By
Hong Jong-oh
(È«Á¾¿À)

Starring
Park Sang-myun
(¹Ú»ó¸é)
Ahn Jae-mo (¾ÈÀç¸ð)
Lee Won-jong (ÀÌ¿øÁ¾)


Running Time: 110 Minutes
DVD Company: Bitwin
Release: DVD
Video
1.85:1 - Letterboxed Widescreen, Dual Layer, NTSC Region ALL
Audio
Korean Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitle
English Subtitles
Extras
Theatrical Trailer, Cast & Crew Profiles
Notes
Considering the cast, featuring two of the country's finest comedy talents, along with red hot Ahn Jae-mo (of Yain Shidae fame), anything less than good would be a big disappointment. Looking at the trailer, it looks like a very inferior version of Saving My Hubby, sans the ajumma, obviously. Expect something similar to Bitwin's Family release, which means good presentation but very short on extras.


Future Releases


KOREA
My Tutor FriendMy Tutor Friend (2003)
Released By
STARMAX (Late April/Early May)
Directed By Kim Kyung-hyung
Starring
Kwon Sang-woo, Kim Ha-neul
Double AgentDouble Agent (2003)
Released By
METRO (April)
Directed By Kim Hyun-jung
Starring
Han Suk-kyu, Ko So-young
The ClassicThe Classic(2003)
Released By
CINEMA SERVICE
(March/April)
Directed By  Kwak Jae-yong
Starring
Sohn Ye-jin, Cho Seung-woo, Cho In-sung
MadeleineMadeleine (2003)
Released By
ENTERONE (March)
Directed By Park Kwang-chun
Starring
Shin Min-ah, Cho In-sung, Kim Soo-ro
Sex Is ZeroSex Is Zero (2002)
Released By
I VISION (March)
Directed By Yoon Je-gyun
Starring
Im Chang-jung, Ha Ji-won

HONG KONG
Who Are You?Who Are You? (2002)
Released By
EDKO VIDEO
(March)
Directed By Choi Ho
Starring
Cho Seung-woo, Lee Na-young


UNITED KINGDOM
Musa: The WarriorMusa: The Warrior (2001)
Released By
PREMIER ASIA (August 1)
Directed By Kim Sung-soo
Starring
Jung Woo-sung, Ahn Sung-ki, Zhang Ziyi, Joo Jin-mo, Park Young-woo, Yoo Hae-jin

FRANCE
Volcano HighVolcano High (2001)
Released By
CTV International (April 24)
Directed By Kim Tae-kyun
Starring
Jang Hyuk, Kim Soo-ro, Kwon Sang-woo, Shin Min-ah

UNITED STATES
The Way HomeThe Way Home (2002)
Released By
PARAMOUNT (May 6)
Directed By Lee Jung-hyang
Starring
Kim Eul-boon, Yoo Seung-ho



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