‘Man in Hanbok,’ ‘I’m Popo’ Ink Korean Distribution Pacts (EXCLUSIVE)
Why it matters: Asian genre films are breaking into new markets, reshaping regional cinema and streaming pipelines.
- Interconmedia Intl. clinched Korean distribution for two debuting films, expanding its market footprint (per Hong Kong FilMart report)
- Bluefilm Works and Cinema Newone each picked up a title, signaling Korean distributors’ appetite for diverse Asian genre content (per source)
- Variety notes a wave of Southeast Asian co‑production deals like “Roll & LOL,” illustrating a wider trend of cross‑regional collaboration (per Variety article)
After debuting at Hong Kong FilMart, Interconmedia Intl.’s two genre‑bending titles landed Korean distributors – the historical fantasy “Man in Hanbok” with Bluefilm Works and the sci‑fi thriller “I’m Popo” with Cinema Newone. The moves underscore a growing appetite for Asian‑origin genre cinema in Korea. Meanwhile, Variety reports a parallel surge in Southeast Asian co‑productions, such as the Thai‑Vietnamese horror comedy “Roll & LOL,” highlighting a broader regional push for cross‑border collaborations.
