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Director Park Chan-wook of 'Pyeon Restaurant' says, "Lee Jung-hyun is an actress destined by the heavens."

YANG Soyeong
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2025-05-23 09:51:03
Photo from 'Pyeon Restaurant' | KBS
Photo from 'Pyeon Restaurant' | KBS

The close friendship between Lee Jung-hyun and director Park Chan-wook will be revealed on 'Pyeon Restaurant'.

In the KBS2 show 'New Menu Launch Pyeon Restaurant' (hereafter 'Pyeon Restaurant') airing on the 23rd, a moment will be unveiled where Lee Jung-hyun fulfills her dream of becoming a film director, which she has cherished since her 20s. Her first directorial work, the short film 'Going to the Flower Viewing', has been invited to the Korean Cinema section of the Jeonju International Film Festival. It is rumored that the world-renowned master director Park Chan-wook willingly rushed to Jeonju to support Lee Jung-hyun's first step towards her dream.

In the released VCR, Lee Jung-hyun visited the Jeonju International Film Festival not as an actress but as a film director. Her directorial debut 'Going to the Flower Viewing' received a warm response, with tickets for the screening selling out at the festival. Lee Jung-hyun's daughter, Seo-ah, also made a cute show of support for her mother, bringing smiles to everyone.

A conversation took place between Lee Jung-hyun, who was selected as the programmer of the year at the Jeonju International Film Festival, and the audience. However, the presence of the renowned director Park Chan-wook, representing South Korea, surprised everyone. Lee Jung-hyun and director Park Chan-wook, who formed a bond through the experimental short film 'The Ups and Downs', have maintained a close friendship since then.

Director Park Chan-wook not only directed a music video for Lee Jung-hyun for the first time but also gave a special congratulatory speech at her wedding and has continued their special connection by casting her in films like 'Decision to Leave'. After the event, director Park took some time to have a private chat with Lee Jung-hyun.

Recalling their first meeting, director Park Chan-wook said, "To me, Lee Jung-hyun is an actress destined by the heavens. I thought it was fate." He further praised her, saying, "When acting, how can a person change so dramatically to the point of giving chills?" revealing his special affection for her. Director Park also surprised everyone by disclosing that he had given a special gift to his beloved actress Lee Jung-hyun. Lee Jung-hyun shared that it was "a gift of great significance in life," conveying the emotion of that moment.

In this broadcast, director Park Chan-wook will provide special advice for Lee Jung-hyun, who has debuted as a film director. What heartfelt advice will surprise Lee Jung-hyun? It will be revealed in the broadcast.

'Pyeon Restaurant' will air on the 23rd at 8:30 PM.

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