Prepare to break down Korean cinema's travails as Yeon Sang-ho's 'The Ugly' hits the top of the box office
Patrick Frater is the Asia Editor at Variety, based out of Hong Kong and Bangkok, where he leads a team of regional correspondents while covering the international film and TV markets. His expertise spans the film industry, filmmaking, and entertainment news, with a keen focus on media relations and celebrity coverage. Patrick's insights and analyses have been featured in various prominent outlets, including Editor & Publisher Magazine, Yahoo Finance, and MSN.









