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Cinema of Korea

Cinema of Korea means all the movies made in Korea. It's like making a big picture book that tells a story, but instead of using drawings, they use real actors and actresses to act out the story. This makes it super fun to watch because you get to see the story come to life right in front of you!!

Korean cinema has become super popular around the world because they make really cool movies that can make you laugh, cry, and sometimes even scared!! Korean cinema started around the 1920s, but didn't really get really well known until around the 1990s and has been growing super fast since then.

Just like how every author has their own writing style, every director has their own unique way of making movies. Some directors in Korea like to make action movies with lots of fighting and explosions, while others like to make romantic movies that make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

Some of the best movies made in Korea have won awards at big international film festivals, which means that people from all over the world really like them. So if you ever get the chance, grab some popcorn and settle down for a really cool movie from Korea!