Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Korean Film Festival 2025 Kicks Off in Hyderabad
The Korean Film Festival 2025 started in Hyderabad with lots of fun activities and movie screenings.
People played a game called ddakji, tried on traditional Korean clothes called hanboks, and learned about Korean beauty products.
Two movies were shown: 'A Taxi Driver' about a cab driver helping a journalist during a big event in Korea's history, and 'Assassination' about resistance fighters in the 1930s.
A famous director, Yoo Insik, talked about why Indian fans love Korean shows.
Diplomats discussed how Indian and Korean entertainment can work together more.
Students enjoyed the festival and thought it was interesting to learn about Korean culture.
The Korean Film Festival 2025 was held in Hyderabad, featuring film screenings and cultural activities.
Two films, 'A Taxi Driver' and 'Assassination', were screened, both based on significant events in Korean history.
Director Yoo Insik discussed the accessibility of Korean dramas and the sincerity of Indian fans.
Diplomats highlighted the potential for collaboration between Indian and Korean entertainment industries.
Students participated in traditional Korean games and activities, enjoying the cultural exchange.
- Who
- Organized by the honorary consulate-general of the Republic of Korea, Embassy of South Korea in New Delhi, and the Korea Film Council. Attended by director Yoo Insik, Honorary Consul-General Suresh Chukkapalli, Deputy Chief of Mission Lim Sang Woo, and students.
- What
- The Korean Film Festival 2025, featuring film screenings, cultural activities, and discussions on collaboration between Indian and Korean entertainment industries.
- When
- The specific dates are not mentioned in the article.
- Where
- Prasad Film Labs, Hyderabad.
- Why
- To promote collaboration between Indian, especially Tollywood, and Korean entertainment industries and to celebrate Korean culture and cinema.
- Event
- Korean Film Festival 2025
- Organizers
- Honorary Consulate-General of the Republic of Korea, Embassy of South Korea in New Delhi, Korea Film Council
- Location
- Prasad Film Labs, Hyderabad
- Films Screened
- A Taxi Driver, Assassination
- Director
- Yoo Insik
- Key Attendees
- Honorary Consul-General Suresh Chukkapalli, Deputy Chief of Mission Lim Sang Woo
- Cultural Activities
- Ddakji game, name stamps in Hangul, hanbok photo sessions, K-beauty products
- Recommended K-Drama
- When Life Gives You Tangerines