Delight Exhibition: A Visual Journey Through Seoul’s History and Identity
A delight-ful experience! In February earlier this year, along with my best friend and her son, we paid a visit to the Delight exhibition. The exhibition takes you on a journey by its use of art, and sensory lighting to … Continue reading Delight Exhibition: A Visual Journey Through Seoul’s History and Identity
Up close with Director Ha Myung-Mi [Interview]
In October 2023, I got to see the film ‘Her Hobby’ as part of the London East Asian Film Festival (LEAFF) screening. The film was a striking visual directorial debut from Ha Myung Mi. The director partook in a short … Continue reading Up close with Director Ha Myung-Mi [Interview]
Her Hobby (2023) [Film Review]
The film ‘Her Hobby’ is Ha Myung Mi’s feature directorial debut. It is a beautifully told thriller noir set against a quiet landscape village focussing on friendship and revenge. It is based on an original short story by SeoMiae that … Continue reading Her Hobby (2023) [Film Review]
A selfie with director Choi Dong-Hoon [Interview]
I met director Choi Dong-hoon at the opening for the London Korean Film Festival (LKFF). This was back in 2012 when he was showcasing his comedy heist film ‘The Thieves’ (2012) (도둑들)’ I remember tentatively approaching him for a photo … Continue reading A selfie with director Choi Dong-Hoon [Interview]
London Korean Film Festival Returns for its 17th year [Announcement]
3 – 17 November 2022 The world’s longest running film festival dedicated to Korean cinema, the London Korean Film Festival (LKFF) hits the capital from 3 November – 17 2022 in a variety of cinema venues. The festival programme is … Continue reading London Korean Film Festival Returns for its 17th year [Announcement]
Diya on Korea 