The Korean Cultural Centre Canada (KCC) and the Korea Tourism Organization Canada (KTO) will host a special cultural booth at Festival Street, held during the 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) at King & John St, Toronto. *Date & Time: September 4 (Thu) 12:00-22:00 & September 5–7 (Fri–Sun) 10:00–22:00 *Location: King & John St, Toronto (TIFF Festival Street) *Programs ●Hanbok (Korean Traditional clothing experience)  ●Photo Booth ●Korean Snack Tasting ●Travel Game: Korea Edition ●K-Beauty: Personal Color Test (Sep 7, 12:00–16:00 ONLY)  ●Prizes *About the Event TIFF Festival Street is one of the festival’s signature events, transforming downtown Toronto into a lively hub of film and culture. At this special booth, visitors can experience a diverse range of Korean culture—from traditional clothing and snacks to travel and beauty.

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is pleased to host an in-person screening of <The Illusion - Masterpiece>, where magician Eun-gyeol LEE transcends simple “magic” to establish “illusion” as a genre. * Date: Saturday, August 30 | 1:00–2:20 PM (ET) (80 minutes) * Location: Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin Street, Unit 101, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4) *RSVP link: https://forms.gle/tSGXKWT3YPgxQhqx8 * Free Admission / 80 seats only, first-come, first-served basis (Attendees are welcome to bring guests) * About <The Illusion - Masterpiece> with Artist Eun-gyeol Lee:   Eun-gyeol Lee, who has performed on various stages worldwide, including Las Vegas, is a prominent Korean magician and pioneering illusionist who has established ‘illusion’ as a new genre. With over 1,500 performances and an accumulated audience of more than 1.5 million, he has made history in the world of performing arts. Now, he completes the final piece of the puzzle of <The Illusion>, a beloved production for more than a decade. Continuously presenting innovative performances where stagecraft, artistic imagination, and technology are exquisitely intertwined, Eun-gyeol Lee has transcended simple ‘magic’, securing his position as a true illusionist. He was the first in the field of magic to stage solo performances at both the National Theatre of Korea and the Seoul Arts Center. More recently, he was invited as the opening production at the new LG Arts Center in Korea, where his artistry and innovation were widely recognised. <The Illusion – Masterpiece> is the culmination of over 12 years of dedication to a single craft, now brought to completion by illusionist Eun-gyeol Lee.

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation (Gwangbokjeol), the Korean Cultural Centre Canada hosts screenings of director Lee Joon-ik’s films <DONGJU: The Portrait of a Poet> (2016) and <Anarchist from Colony>(2017) for students at Vancouver Film School(VFS), one of North America’s leading film arts institutions. Following the screenings, a live director’s talk with Lee Joon-ik takes place via the online platform Zoom, offering VFS students an opportunity to engage directly with the filmmaker.  * Please note that this event is exclusively intended for Vancouver Film School students and staff. Tickets are not available for purchase, and the event is not open to the general public. *About Director LEE Joon-ik   South Korea's Leading Film Director and Executive Producer LEE Joon-ik (born September 21, 1959) is one of South Korea’s most renowned film directors and producers. Best known for <The King and the Clown> (2005), which attracted over 10 million admissions and marked a turning point in Korean cinema, he currently serves as CEO of Cineworld Entertainment and remains active in production and distribution. He continued his success in 2015 with the historical drama <The Throne>, working with leading actor SONG Kang-ho. The film was a major hit and won Best Film at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, among other accolades. In 2016, he collaborated on the black-and-white period biopic <Dongju:The Portrait of a Poet>, and in 2017 explored modern history further with <Anarchist from Colony>. With a filmography combining historical insight, emotional depth, and social relevance, LEE Joon-ik is regarded as one of Korean cinema’s most influential directors, whose works continue to resonate worldwide. *About Vancouver Film School (VFS) Vancouver Film School (VFS), founded in 1987, is one of Canada’s largest film arts schools, offering practical, hands-on education across 15 majors including film, animation, and game design, based on the latest technologies. Its alumni have become world-renowned talents such as Lino DiSalvo, director of <Frozen> and <Tangled>; Neill Blomkamp, director of <District 9>; Chad Moffitt, animator of <The Lord of the Rings>; and director Yoon Jae-geun of <Heartbeat>. Over 900 graduates have participated in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). As of 2025, VFS alumni have credits in all of the top 10 highest-grossing films at the U.S. box office, 8 out of 10 of the world’s most popular games, and all 5 of the most popular streaming titles. The school is also recognized globally as a leading institution, having produced numerous winners of major awards including the Oscars, Emmys, and Golden Globes.  *DONGJU: The Portrait of a Poet (2016) During the Japanese occupation, when few things were allowed to Koreans, two cousins of same age, Dong-ju and Mong-gyu were born in the same house and grew up together. For Dong-ju who dreamed to be a poet, a die-hard actionist for ideal Mong-gyu is the closest friend yet a mountain hard to surmount. When the Japanese forced Korean to change their names into Japanese ones, the two headed to Japan to study leaving their country in turmoil. Upon arriving in Japan, Mong-gyu became more actively involved in the resistance movement against Japan while Dong-ju was still trying to express the tragedy of the time through his poems and the conflict between the two only got deeper against their will. And now here's the film that portrays the eternal story of YUN Dong-ju and SONG Mong-gyu who had lived as life-long friends and rivals in the time of darkness. * Anarchist from Colony (2017) The most interesting anarchists ever during Japanese colonial era now fight against the world. In 1923 during the Japanese occupation, Kliving in Tokyo are severely exploited by the Japanese. After the Great Kanto Earthquake strikes Japanese island, People fall into chaos. To calm down people’s anxiety, Japanese Cabinet decides to arrest Korean men randomly. Among innocent Korean men, officer Mizuno arrests a young man named PARK Yeol as an example. However PARK instead throws the whole Cabinet into confusion by telling his extreme scheme he had planned with Japanese Anarchist Fumiko; “Kill the crown prince of Japan.” 

In celebration of the 80th Anniversary of Korea’s Liberation Day (Gwangbokjeol), the Korean Cultural Centre Canada is delighted to announce an in-person screening of <Harbin> (2024) on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Cineplex Cinemas in Ottawa, Montreal, and Toronto. *Event Details: ●Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025 ●Time: 7:00 PM (ET) ●Admission: FREE (first-come, first-served basis)  ●FREE Photo Booth: Available from 6:00–10:00 PM, enjoy it before or after the screening! ●Registration opens on July 31 at 12:00 PM (ET) *Venue & Ticket Link: ●Ottawa ○Location: Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne and VIP (325 Marche Way, Unit 107, Ottawa K1S 5J3)  ○Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/20250814-k-cinema-free-screening-of-harbin-ottawa-tickets-1542861623649?aff=oddtdtcreator  ●Montreal ○Location: Scotiabank Cinema Montreal (977 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest Montréal, QC H3B 4W3) ○Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/20250814-k-cinema-free-screening-of-harbin-montreal-tickets-1545576804829?aff=oddtdtcreator  ●Toronto  ○Location: Cineplex Cinemas Yonge-Dundas and VIP (10 Dundas Street East #402 Toronto, ON M7A 0B2) ○Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/20250814-k-cinema-free-screening-of-harbin-toronto-tickets-1545587707439?aff=oddtdtcreator  *About <Harbin>  In 1908, Korean independence fighters led by Ahn Jung-geun, achieve a significant victory in battle against the Japanese army in Sina Mountain, near the northern border of Korea. Lieutenant General Ahn Jung-geun of the Korean Independence Army, upholding the principles of laws of war, releases Japanese war prisoners. However, this action gives rise to suspicions about him, causing fractures within the ranks of the independence fighters. A year later, a group of like-minded activists - Ahn Jung-geun, Woo Duk-soon, Kim Sang-hyun, Ms. Gong, Choi Jae-hyung and Lee Chang-sup - determined to reclaim their homeland, gathers in Vladivostok. Upon learning that Ito Hirobumi, the Japanese statesman and the first Japanese resident-general of occupied Korea, is heading to Manchuria for negotiations with Russia, Ahn and his men set their course for Harbin. The Japanese army, armed with intelligence on the resistance operation, promptly initiates pursuit... The rift has begun, but we must go to Harbin.

Jae-sik always says with confidence that he fears nothing but money. After Ji-yeong's death, he pretends to be the father of her daughter Eun-hye, who is blind and deaf, after the inheritance money. Though Jae-sik was annoyed by the little girl's disabilities at first, he slowly starts to understand her special way of communicating with the world with her little fingertips… ****** The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is pleased to host an online K-Cinema screening of My Lovely Angel (2021) from Friday, July 25 to Thursday, July 31. * Please use the RSVP form below to sign up, and the link and viewing instructions will be emailed by July 24, 6:00 PM.   - Registration form: https://forms.gle/BBwediuU7N9eBH4K7  - Submit the RSVP by July 24, 12:00PM (ET) - Limited tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. * This online screening will only be available for streaming within Canada. * The illegal copying and distribution of the film will be subject to legal consequences. * Free admission * KCC’s K-Cinema online screening will be via MovieBloc(https://www.moviebloc.com) platform.  

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada (KCC), in partnership with the 2025 Fantasia International Film Festival, will present outstanding Korean films and cultural experience programs. [Korean Film Screenings] At the 29th Fantasia International Film Festival, a total of 24 outstanding Korean films across various genres will be showcased. The feature film lineup includes eight titles such as <Omniscient Reader: The Prophecy>, <Hi-Five>, <Holy Night: Demon Hunters>, <Noise>, and <The Last Woman on Earth> are among the eight feature films to be screened. In addition, 16 short films, including animated films, will also be screened. For detailed Korean film screening schedules, please visit the official Fantasia International Film Festival website: https://fantasiafestival.com/en/ [Korean Cultural Centre Canada Cultural Experience Programs] ■ Hansik (Korean Cuisine) & Hanbok (Traditional Korean Attire) Boxes ●Date: July 16 (Wed) – August 3 (Sun), 2025 ●Location: Auditorium des diplômés de la SGWU, Théâtre Hall (1455 boulevard de Maisonneuve O.) ●Details: The Hansik Box is an interactive touchscreen exhibit introducing Korean cuisine, where visitors can explore popular dishes and learn their recipes. The Hanbok Box offers a chance to try on traditional Korean clothing and hats, providing a glimpse into Korea’s cultural heritage. ■ Green Screen Photo Booth ●Dates: July 19 (Sat), July 20 (Sun), July 26 (Sat), July 27 (Sun), 2025 ●Location: Auditorium des diplômés de la SGWU, Théâtre Hall (1455 boulevard de Maisonneuve O.) ●Details: Experience the photo booth featuring posters of Korean films screened at Fantasia and beautiful Korean landscapes as backgrounds. For more information, please visit the official website of the 2025 Fantasia International Film Festival: https://fantasiafestival.com/en/

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is pleased to host an in-person screening of <Dallae Story> (2018), a heartwarming non-verbal puppet performance, on Saturday, July 12 at 1:00 PM (ET). *Date: Saturday, July 12 @1:00–2:00 PM(ET) (55 mins) *Location: Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin St #101, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4) *RSVP link: https://forms.gle/WjUSh8g7arSQkTFn7  (Attendees are welcome to bring guests) *FREE admission (available on a first-come, first-served basis) * About Dallae Story (2018) Dallae Story is a non-verbal puppet show inspired by the Korean War. Rather than focusing directly on the conflict, the piece gently portrays the struggles of an ordinary family trying to endure the hardships of wartime through a fairy tale-like lens. Told through the innocent eyes of a young girl named Dallae, the story highlights the cruel impact of war on children. Expressed entirely through hand-manipulated puppetry, the performance received acclaim, including an award at the Tolosa International Puppetry Festival in Titirijai, Spain.

In a desperate attempt to secure funds for his mother’s surgery, an amateur boxer searches for the wealthy estranged father he’s never met. But after a lead takes him from the Philippines to Korea, he is relentlessly pursued by a quirky yet highly dangerous man. As additional entities join in his pursuit and cause chaos, he will be forced to confront a shocking truth that may cost him his life.  ****** The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is pleased to host an online K-Cinema screening of The Childe (2023) from Friday, June 20 to Thursday, June 26. * Please use the RSVP form below to sign up, and the link and viewing instructions will be emailed by June 19, 6:00 PM.     - Registration form: https://forms.gle/hHTb5swcwdLZ5mrN9     - Submit the RSVP by June 19, 12:00PM (ET)   - Limited tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. * This online screening will only be available for streaming within Canada. * The illegal copying and distribution of the films will be subject to legal consequences. * Free admission * Rated 18A. This content is restricted to viewers aged 18 and over only. * KCC’s K-Cinema online screening will be via MovieBloc(https://www.moviebloc.com) platform.