The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is thrilled to present the 9th Korean Cinema Celebration in Canada, taking place in Toronto and Ottawa from April 17 to 27, 2026. This year, the festival introduces an exciting new chapter with the expansion and rebranding of the Ottawa Korean Film Festival (OKFF), now bringing Korean cinema to audiences across Canada! Guided by the theme “Laugh, Thrill, Imagine”, the festival features five Korean films:  <THE KING OF KINGS>, <LOVE RESET>, <EXTREME JOB>, <OMNISCIENT READER: THE PROPHECY>, and <HI-FIVE>. It will be held in a hybrid format, with both online and in-person screenings, and the lineup showcases Korea’s unique humour, imaginative storytelling, and cultural charm. Detailed screening information and ticket reservations for the festival are available at kccincanada.com.  📍 Locations: Toronto, Ottawa, and Online (MovieBloc)   🎟️ Tickets: Free admission, register at kccincanada.com

We are delighted to host an in-person screening of <Nakdong River> (1952) - a film shot and produced during the Korean War and digitally restored by the Korean Film Archive (KOFA), on Thursday, March 19, from 19:00 - 20:30 (ET), in partnership with KOFA and the International Film Festival of Ottawa (IFFO).  This screening is part of IFFO’s SAVE AS 2026 showcase, which highlights Korea’s leadership in film preservation and restoration and features Aaron Nam, Colourist at the Digital Restoration Team, KOFA. This year, SAVE AS showcases recent restoration projects and archival practices, exploring how national archives safeguard cinematic heritage while expanding international access to historically significant films. Screening Information ●Date:  ○Thursday, March 19 | 19:00 – 20:30 (ET) (Sold out)  ○Friday, March 20 | 16:00 – 17:30 (ET) Order Tickets ●Location: Korean Cultural Centre Canada, 150 Elgin St #101, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4 ●Admission: FREE ●RSVP: https://www.iffo.ca/2026/nakdongriver ●More info about SAVE AS: https://www.iffo.ca/saveas/attend About Nakdong River (1952) <Nakdong River> was shot and produced during the Korean War, making it an exceptionally rare wartime cinematic work. The film was mislabelled as documentary footage, probably because the title sounded like a nature documentary. It wasn't until the 2020 inspection by the Korean Film Archive that it was finally identified as a feature-length fiction film. Unlike many films during the war, the original negative survived perfectly intact, greatly enhancing its historical value. The film was digitally restored to UHD (4K) by KOFA in 2021, and it is officially designated as a National Registered Cultural Heritage of Korea. Set along the Nakdong River defensive line, the film portrays the lives and struggles of people during the war and incorporates actual combat footage. Historians believe this footage was accessible because newsreels were frequently screened in theatres at the time, which adds authenticity and reality to the film.

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is pleased to present an online K-Cinema screening of <The Moon>(2023) from Wednesday, November 19 to Tuesday, November 25. * Please use the RSVP form below to sign up, and the link and viewing instructions will be emailed by November 18, 6:00 PM.   - Registration form: https://forms.gle/KmwwZpoFTe1aBddV8  - Submit the RSVP by November 18, 13:00 (ET) * Free admission * This online screening will only be available for streaming within Canada. * Unauthorised copying and distribution of the films will be subject to legal consequences. *The KCC’s K-Cinema online screening will be hosted on the MovieBloc platform (https://www.moviebloc.com). * About <The Moon>(2023)  Seven years after Korea's first fully manned mission to the moon ends in disaster, a second human spaceflight is launched successfully—until a strong solar wind causes the spacecraft to malfunction. With an astronaut left stranded in space and quickly running out of oxygen, the Naro Space Center turns to its former managing director to avert yet another fatal catastrophe.  

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is pleased to host an in-person screening of <The Chunhyang>, a romantic comedy opera, on Saturday, November 8 at 13:00 (ET). * Date: Saturday, November 8 at 13:00 (ET) (90 mins) * Location: Korean Cultural Centre Canada (150 Elgin St #101, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L4) * RSVP link: https://forms.gle/gQcBFfWdjMQffN8W8 * FREE admission   *About The Chunhyang Byun Sa-tto falls in love with Chunhyang and imprisons her in an attempt to win her affection. Despite his attempts to charm her with poetry, Chunhyang escapes and travels to Hanyang in search of Mongryong, only to find that he has failed the exams multiple times. Together, they face their challenges while Byun Sa-tto continues to harbour sincere feelings for Chunhyang. This fresh and humorous take on Chunhyang will keep you entertained!

2025 Ottawa Korean Film Festival (OKFF): Comic Frames to Cinema Flames - Dates: October 15, 2025 – October 26, 2025 - Locations: Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne & VIP, ByTowne Cinema, and Online (MovieBloc) - Tickets: Free (Registration required) - Registration: https://kccincanada.com The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is excited to announce the 8th Ottawa Korean Film Festival (OKFF), taking place in Canada’s capital, Ottawa, from October 15 to 26, 2025. The festival will feature a hybrid format, with both online and in-person screenings. Under the theme “Comic Frames to Cinema Flames”, the festival will showcase eight films inspired by the dynamic interplay between webcomics and cinema, highlighting both webcomic-to-film adaptations and films that have inspired webcomic creations. This year’s lineup includes: <MY DAUGHTER IS A ZOMBIE> (2025, PIL, Gam-Sung), <YUMI’S CELLS THE MOVIE> (2024, KIM, Da-Hee), <SOMEBODY> (2024, KIM, Yeo-Jung & LEE, Jung-Chan), <FIREFIGHTERS> (2024, KWAK, Kyung-Taek), <HOLY NIGHT: DEMON HUNTERS> (2025, LIM, Da-Hee), <PENINSULA> (2020, YEON, Sang-Ho), <SECRET ZOO> (2020, SON, Jae-Gon), and <LATE BLOSSOM> (2011, CHOO, Chang-Min). The films will be screened in theatres and online, offering audiences a unique opportunity to explore how stories transcend mediums and genres. In addition, attendees can enjoy interactive photo experiences inspired by the films and receive exclusive festival merchandise. The festival celebrates the global excellence of Korean films and webcomics, showcasing their creativity, innovation, and cultural impact. In-Person Screenings  MY DAUGHTER IS A ZOMBIE (2025, PIL Gam-Sung) — October 16, 2025, 7:00 PM @ Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne & VIP https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/okff-my-daughter-is-a-zombie-oct-16-2025-tickets-1748551507629 YUMI’S CELLS THE MOVIE (2024, KIM, Da-Hee) — October 18, 2025, 10:00 AM @ Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne & VIP https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/okff-yumis-cells-the-movie-oct-18-2025-tickets-1748617665509 SOMEBODY (2024, KIM, Yeo-Jung & LEE, Jung-Chan) — October 24, 2025, 6:30 PM @ ByTowne Cinema https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/okff-somebody-oct-24-2025-tickets-1748656942989 FIREFIGHTERS (2024, KWAK, Kyung-Taek) — October 25, 2025, 1:00 PM @ ByTowne Cinema https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/okff-firefighters-oct-25-2025-tickets-1748667905779 Online Screenings : 2025.10.15 - 10.26 @ MovieBloc (www.moviebloc.com/event/OTTAWA2025) HOLY NIGHT: DEMON HUNTERS (2025, LIM, Da-Hee): https://forms.gle/J5459HCivTPFEteL9 PENINSULA (2020, YEON, Sang-Ho): https://forms.gle/W5ajwbKNDs2YhFL6A  SECRET ZOO (2020, SON, Jae-Gon): https://forms.gle/kN4WWdMm41x31ocE9 LATE BLOSSOM (2011, CHOO, Chang-Min): https://forms.gle/9kxvaRxRiro5m5ab9  Special Events Photo Booth (October 16, 18, 24, 25) Step into the world of Korean cinema with our immersive green screen photo booth—free and open to all audiences. Choose from official posters of the 2025 OKFF in-person film selections and take home a unique, memorable keepsake! Schedule Thu, Oct 16 — 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM @ Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne & VIP Sat, Oct 18 — 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM @ Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne & VIP Fri, Oct 24 — 5:15 PM to 9:00 PM @ ByTowne Cinema Sat, Oct 25 — 12:00 PM to 3:45 PM @ ByTowne Cinema

The Korean Cultural Centre Canada is pleased to host an online K-Cinema screening of Dark Nuns (2025) from Monday, September 29 to Sunday, October 5. * Please use the RSVP form below to sign up. The film link will be provided immediately upon RSVP submission. (Please note that the link will not be sent via email this time, so be sure to check it after submitting.) - Registration form: https://forms.gle/yS7qCVAvHDAjcdnLA - Submit the RSVP by October 5, 23:59PM (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 * KCC’s K-Cinema online screening will be via MovieBloc(https://www.moviebloc.com) platform. * About Dark Nuns (2025)  After learning that the priest cannot arrive in time to save a young boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit, two nuns take on the dangerous forbidden exorcism ritual themselves in direct violation of the Church’s sacred order—putting both their lives and their immortal souls in grave danger.  

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.