Choi Dong-hoon’s latest film offers a compelling science fiction conceit in an ambitious time-jumping narrative. The initial hook is captivating enough though that science fiction junkies will ...

The first half of the sci-fi action film received a mixed reception from South Korean film critics at the press screening on July 13. While some critics lauded the unique worldview Alienoid presented, ...

South Korean actor Ji Gun-woo, known for his role in 'Alienoid', passed away at 45 in a tragic car accident. He made his big screen debut in 2011 and was part of various K-dramas. His death was ...

The most endearing part of Alienoid: Return to the Future is Choi's clear love of the materials he draws upon for inspiration. He takes painstaking care to create something truly original. The Cosmic ...

Share this with a friend! Not that these aforementioned films are bad, far from it, but if it’s the only time you’re venturing out into the world of international cinema, then you’re depriving ...

Still only 50, Choi Dong-hoon has been a front-runner among Korean directors for at least the past 15 years, with hits under his belt including “The Thieves,” “Assassination” and “Tazza: The High ...

In the lexicon of modern Blockbuster cinema, there is a distinct difference between sequels and parts of a film series. Generally, where the sequel carries forward characters and even plot points from ...

Spoiler Alert: This article contains spoilers. Proceed with caution if you have not watched the show/movie. A highly-anticipated press screening of "Alienoid: The Return to the Future" in Seoul on ...

When I first was introduced to the South Korean sci-fi action flick Alienoid, I expected a story set in the future, one full of robots, aliens, neon-colored cities, and sleek futuristic hovercraft. Of ...

Showbiz Cheat Sheet got to sit down with one of South Korea’s most influential filmmakers, Choi Dong-hoon, for his new 2022 film, Alienoid. After establishing himself as a leader in Korean cinema, he ...