[Kulture-Issue] K-movie "Hi-Five": The future of Korean superhero movies and visual effects

The movie "Hi-Five" continues to rank highly in Korea's box office, and is receiving a positive global response ahead of its fresh release in North America on Friday.

The action comedy film is being referred to as the Korean version of "Avengers." So today, we want to talk about the new possibilities of Korean superhero movies like "Hi-Five" as well as the technology involved in such productions.

For that, we are joined by Jae Soh, Professor and filmmaker at Seoul Institute of the Arts. Welcome back, Professor Soh!

Q1. As of of Friday "Hi-Five" is nearing 1.6 million views in Korea.

Q2. The storyline of the film is unique, the characters are one of a kind, but it's not just the fun factor that led to this scale of success. There is more to it, isn't there?

Q3. Science fiction or films involving characters with superpowers were not really among the strengths of the Korean film industry, I believe.

Q4. Do Korean superhero movies have a different approach for example in terms of reflecting the sentiment of Koreans compared to overseas superhero movies made by Marvel or DC?

Q5. Let's talk about technology now. SF movies just like "Hi-Five" are a visual spectacle for the audience.

Q6. As such, there are more and more movies where VFX technology will play an important role.

Q7. "Hi-Five" is being released in North America on Friday, and is already running in a number of Asian countries.

Thank you Professor Soh for your insights, we wish you a great weekend.