Korean Stars Who Dazzled At Cannes Film Festival: Lee Jung Jae, Im Si Wan, More
Without a doubt, Cannes Film Festival is one of the most prestigious events that celebrate excellence in films and acting in which an invitation is a major honor.
Since the South Korean media becomes bigger, more stars, directors and works are invited to the Cannes Film Festival. Here are the few stars who dazzled France with pride!
Jeon Do Yeon
Award-winning star Jeon Do Yeon attended the Cannes Film Festival in 2014 as a jury member.
Jeon Do Yeon
Because of the trust that the committee of the event has given her, she became the very first South Korean star to join the jury board, along with American director Sofia Coppola, model Carole Bouquet and more.
In 2007, Jeon Do Yeon received a nod as the Best Actress at the renowned film festival for playing an emotionally distraught mother in "Secret Sunshine."
Her melodramatic thriller drama "The Housemaid" also competed at Cannes in 2010.
Im Si Wan, Song Kang Ho and Lee Byung Hun
In 2021, stellar actors Im Si Wan, Song Kang Ho and Lee Byung Hun made an appearance in the 74th Cannes Film Festival.
Im Si Wan, Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun
Their film "Emergency Declaration" was chosen for the Out of Competition category of the event, which was directed by Han Jae Rim.
In particular, Lee Byung Hun was chosen to be an award presenter. Song Kang Ho joined the jurors including Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jessica Hausner and more.
Im Si Wan, Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun
Previously, Song Kang Ho's "Parasite" became the first SouthKorean film to win the Palme d'Or, the most corvette award, at the Cannes Film Festival.
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The three actors boasted their dapper looks, which didn't go unnoticed by the media, fans and audiences around the globe.
Im Si Wan
In addition to that, Im Si Wan, who's slowly building his filmography, was lauded for his prince-like visuals at the event.
Lee Jung Jae and Jung Woo Sung
Real life best friends swept the 75th Cannes Film Festival with their undeniable chemistry.
Lee Jung Jae, Jung Woo Sung
The two attended the photocall event as their film "Hunt," which marks Lee Jung Jae's directorial debut, has been invited to the event's midnight screening section at the Lumière Grand Theater.
Lee Jung Jae and Jung Woo Sung walked side by side on the red carpet, exuding pride, delight and excitement.
Lee Jung Jae, Jung Woo Sung
Meanwhile, "Hunt" is a spy action drama that follows the story of two strong men who have to be wary of one another to find the mole in the organization.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
