The Best of K-Drama & Movies: Kinocine

To coincide with the release of director Ryoo Seung-wan’s new film HUMINT , he recently published a book titled Conditions of Fun with interview specialist Ji Seung-ho. Since his shocking debut with Die Bad, Ryoo has consistently delivered groundbreaking works, evolving from a Chungmuro indie darling to a major powerhouse of Korean cinema. As the book's title suggests, his films advance step by step within the boundaries of Korean reality while maintaining a sharp focus on public appeal. HUMINT was conceived shortly after The Berlin File. While the geopolitical situation between North and South Korea remains largely unchanged, public perception and scrutiny toward the National Intelligence Service (NIS) have shifted significantly. This film dramatizes a scenario Ryoo Seung-wan imagined: What if North Korea was involved in the drug trade and illicit business across its borders? What if the South Korean NIS launched a secret operation in response? HUMINT is the high-stakes confrontat...