Films/ Media

  • The Illusion of Pastness: Hanbok on Screen

    Friday, May 19, 2006 | 6:00 PM
    Korean visual entertainment—including films, K-dramas, and K-pop music videos—is the result of highly sophisticated planning and production. These productions captivate a global audience by synthesizing music, narrative, and styling to deliver striking visual aesthetics and compelling emotional narratives. Costume is central to this production system, and it plays an instrumental role in the aesthetic appeal and popularity of the media. For luxury brands, K-drama serves as a powerful niche marketing platform,... Read More
  • Truth and Dare: New York Korean Film Festival 2005

    Friday, September 2, 2005 | 12:00 AM
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    The Korea Society once again provided financial and logistical support for the New York Korean Film Festival in 2005 and also served as its fiscal agent. For the fifth year in a row, the best in new wave Korean cinema was brought to the streets of New York under the auspices of this unique event, which is presented annually by Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and organized by Media Bank, Inc. Other festival sponsors this year included the Korean Film Council, the Korean Cultural Service in New York and The... Read More