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 United Kingdom, Japan, and North America in the second half of 2026, further cementing the film's presence across Asia and Europe. The movie, which premiered in South Korea on October 22, 2025, has already garnered attention in international markets.
In Hong Kong, "The World of Love" ran for an impressive 15 weeks after its January 29 opening, while in France, the film enjoyed an 11-week theatrical run since its May 6 release, according to distributor Barunson E&A. The film chronicles the story of Ju-in, an 18-year-old high school student who resists joining a schoolwide petition campaign, leading to a series of mysterious notes and exploring themes of social pressure and the intricacies of adolescence.
Billed with a star-studded cast including Seo Soo-bin, Jang Hye-jin, Kim Jung-sik, Kang Chae-yoon, Lee Jae-hee, and Kim Ye-chang, "The World of Love" attracted a theater audience of 210,000 in South Korea. The film's strong festival record has contributed to its growing international appeal, leading to an invitation to the festival circuit.
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