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Full Moon

Posted by The Film Verdict | Oct 12, 2026 | Busan 2026, Festivals |

Jeong Ji-hye’s tender second feature ‘Full Moon’ pairs an occasionally overexplained coming-of-age narrative with exceptional casting and beautifully judged performances.

Busan Pivots to Genre

Posted by The Film Verdict | Oct 8, 2026 | Festivals, Busan 2026, Featured |

From thrillers and horror to actioners and road movies, genre films have long fueled Korean movies; here programmer Jung Jihye weighs their importance in Busan’s official selection.

Auteurs, Animations and Academy Awards: Busan 2026

Posted by The Film Verdict | Oct 6, 2026 | Festivals, Busan 2026 |

On his second round as Busan’s festival director, Jung Hanseok reaffirms the festival’s mission as a showcase for Asian talent and quality filmmaking, while giving audiences a memorable experience.