Director Kim Mi-young’s A Lonely Island in the Distant Sea (절해고도) serves as a reminder that life in Korea isn’t all the glitzy lights of Seoul.

ARMYs all over the world have been simmering with excitement at being able to see the seven members in glorious HD and with the theatrical release of the Yet to Come concert held in Busan during October 2022.

It’s been 10 years since the release of 도둑들 (‘Dodukdeul’ or ‘The Thieves’). We spoke to the film’s director and producer to explore why the movie’s female characters had such a crucial role in cementing its successful legacy.

South Korean director Park Chan-wook made his name with ‘Oldboy’ and ‘The Handmaiden’. This year, he tried his hand at a romantic crime thriller with ‘Decision to Leave’. But what is it about? And is it worth the watch?