Exploring Korean films from the 1980s.
Bae Chang-ho: The Voice of 1980s Emotional Realism If Im Kwon-taek represented historical depth, Bae Chang-ho embodied urban emotional realism. Emerging in the 1980s, Bae captured middle-class anxieties and shifting gender dynamics with unusual sensitivity. His films, especially Whale Hunting (1984), became a bridge between politically conscious cinema and the commercially ambitious 1990s. The Plot … Read more
A Cry from the Neon Jungle Parasite captivated the world with social commentary. However, a pivotal moment in 1988 changed Korean cinema first. As Seoul prepared for the global spotlight of the Summer Olympics, two young men climbed a massive billboard. They didn’t climb for glory, but out of desperation. Chilsu and Mansu (1988) is … Read more
The Dark Side of The Age of Success (1988) The Age of Success (1988), directed by Jang Sun-woo, is a sharp satire of capitalist greed. While many remember 1988 for the Seoul Olympics, it also marked the start of fierce corporate competition. At Dear, From K, we revisit this masterpiece to understand the roots of … Read more