{
  "id": 4558186,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T03:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "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": "In September, Korean films are set to release back-to-back, aiming to capitalize on the Chuseok holiday and outperform Hollywood blockbusters like The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The film lineup is diverse, featuring six major Korean films across the month, spanning from remakes to new works from renowned directors.\n\nThe opening film will be Lee Ji-won's touching family drama Portrait of a Family, set for release on September 1. Starring Ryu Seung-ryong, Ha Ji-won, and Kim Si-a, the movie delves into the unity that brings together a broken family after a shocking event. Ryu plays a former baseball star, while Ha Ji-won portrays her former top actress spouse. Their marriage unravels upon the revelation of the husband's affair, giving rise to their daughter Dong-ju, portrayed by Kim Si-a.\n\nFollowing Portrait of a Family, the Korean adaptation of The Intern, featuring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway, will open on September 16. Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee will take on the 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-4556803",
        "published": "2026-08-31T03:17:03.000Z"
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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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