MK Pictures to relaunch as Myung Films

Korean production house MK Pictures is to merge its operations with Myung Films under the single corporate identity of the latter. MK was formed in 2004 from a partnership between Myung Films and Kang Je-gyu films.

MK and Myung have coordinated their film-making endeavors for several years and will now operate solely as Myung Films from August 7. Myung is one of Korea's most successful film companies since its establishment in August 1995. The merger is timed for the 15th anniversary of the company.

The company has produced many local blockbuster hits including "The Contact" (1997), "JSA - Joint Security Area" (2000) and "Forever the Moment" (2007). Myung's next release is "Cyrano Agency", an adaptation of the 19th century French literary classic, directed by Kim Hyun-seok, slated for release before the September Chusok holidays.

Nigel D'Sa (KOFIC)