{
  "id": 4556803,
  "title": "Korean films set for back-to-back release after 'The Odyssey,' 'Spider-Man' hype",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/korean-films-set-for-back-to-back-release-after-the-odyssey-spider-4556803",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T03:17:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20260831/korean-films-set-for-back-to-back-release-after-the-odyssey-spider-man-hype"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Korean films are set to release consecutively in September as they aim to capitalize on the Chuseok holiday and outperform popular Hollywood releases such as The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. A total of six major Korean films are scheduled to open throughout the month, spanning a diverse range of genres and styles.\n\nThe inaugural film in this lineup is director Lee Ji-won's emotionally charged family drama, Portrait of a Family, slated for release on Wednesday. Starring Ryu Seung-ryong, Ha Ji-won, and Kim Si-a, the movie explores the bond that strengthens a fractured family unit following a shocking event. The narrative follows Ryu and Ha, who portray a former baseball star and former top actress couple, whose seemingly perfect marriage unravels after the sudden arrival of the ex-husband's extramarital daughter, played by Kim.\n\nOn September 16, the Korean remake of The Intern, starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway, will also be released in theaters. Veteran actor Choi Min-sik and actress Han So-hee will take on lead roles in this adaptation.",
  "summary": "A cornucopia of Korean films are set to hit local theaters in September as films rush to bank in on the Chuseok holiday and exceed the big-screen success of Hollywood hits \"The Odyssey\" and \"Spider-Man: Brand New Day.\" The slate is full and diverse, with six major Korean films set to open throughout September, ranging from the Korean remake of the Hollywood hit \"The Intern\" (2016) to modern…",
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        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "Korean films set for back-to-back release after 'The Odyssey,' 'Spider-Man' hype",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/korean-films-set-for-back-to-back-release-after-the-odyssey-spider",
        "published": "2026-08-31T02:18:29.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Korean films set for back-to-back release after 'The Odyssey,' 'Spider-Man' hype",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/korean-films-set-for-back-to-back-release-after-the-odyssey-spider-4558186",
        "published": "2026-08-31T03:22:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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