Netflix has unveiled its "This is K-cinema" collection, featuring approximately 150 films by 38 South Korean directors.
The collection was curated to raise overall interest in Korean cinema on the occasion of director Lee Chang-dong's Netflix film "Possible Love." It includes works from 38 directors spanning diverse eras and genres, including Im Kwon-taek, Bong Joon-ho, Park Chan-wook, Hong Sang-soo, Na Hong-jin, Yeon Sang-ho, Hwang Dong-hyuk, Yoon Ga-eun, Kim Bo-ra, and July Jung.
Netflix has also steadily expanded its global streaming lineup of Korean films. Following the release of "Green Fish" and "Secret Sunshine" for streaming in late August in regions such as Italy, the United Kingdom, France, Australia, and New Zealand, the platform made "Peppermint Candy" and "Oasis" available in Spain and Italy in early September. Furthermore, a curated selection of director Ryoo Seung-wan's filmography, including "The Berlin File," is connecting with audiences beyond South Korea. In particular, immediately after its Netflix premiere, "Humint" entered the Top 10 in 67 countries and achieved the No. 1 ranking in 14 countries in the Global Top 10 Films (Non-English) category, drawing renewed global attention to Ryoo Seung-wan's signature high-octane action and compelling drama.
Netflix is also taking an active role in helping emerging creators connect with wider audiences. Serving as an official sponsor of the 22nd Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival this year, Netflix streamed all 44 screening selections. In October, the platform officially presented award-winning films from the Mise-en-scène Short Film Festival at the 1st New York Korean Independent Film Festival, providing emerging creators with practical opportunities to reach the international stage.
A Netflix official stated, "We created the 'This is K-cinema' collection with the hope that more Korean films will be rediscovered and remembered," adding, "We hope the profound stories built across eras and generations by South Korea's film industry will reach even more audiences through Netflix."
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)