Two Feature Films Made Largely With Generative AI Open in South Korean Theaters

On May 21, 2026, two feature films whose visuals were built largely with generative AI opened in South Korean theaters, billed as the country's first fully AI-generated features. The releases were "I'm Popo," a sci-fi cyborg courtroom drama directed by Kim Il-dong, and "Man in Hanbok," a period piece based on a work by Lee Sang-hoon, both promoted as having visuals created entirely with generative AI. Distribution details were reported by outlets including Variety.