Yoon Ga-eun's 'The World of Love' expands global release to UK, Japan, North America
Director Yoon Ga-eun’s “The World of Love” is preparing for another wave of international releases, with theatrical debuts in Britain, Japan and North America scheduled for the second half of 2026, extending the film’s growing presence across Asia and Europe. The film, which opened in Korea on Oct. 22, 2025, has already reached audiences in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and France, where its…
Yoon Ga-eun's "The World of Love" is set to expand its global release to the UK, Japan, and North America in the second half of 2026, continuing its rise in popularity across Asia and Europe. The film, which premiered in South Korea on October 22, 2025, has already garnered attention in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and France. In Hong Kong, it maintained a theatrical presence for 15 weeks after its January 29 opening, while the French release on May 6 led to an 11-week run.
"The World of Love" tells the story of Ju-in, an 18-year-old high school student who refuses to join a schoolwide petition, leading to a series of mysterious notes that unravel the complexities of adolescence and social pressure. The film stars Seo Soo-bin, Jang Hye-jin, Kim Jung-sik, Kang Chae-yoon, Lee Jae-hee, and Kim Ye-chang. It received 210,000 viewers in South Korea, and its strong performance at film festivals has piqued international interest, resulting in an invitation to additional markets.
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