Actors Jo Dae-hee and Kwon Ip-sae will attend the 26th Jeonju International Film Festival.
Their agency, Workhouse Company, announced, "Actors Jo Dae-hee and Kwon Ip-sae will be attending the 26th Jeonju International Film Festival, which opens today (30th)."
Jo Dae-hee will make his debut at the 'Jeonju International Film Festival' through the independent film '3670' (directed by Park Jun-ho), which has been selected for the Korean Competition section. '3670' tells the story of a North Korean defector, Cheol-jun, who has been hiding his gay identity and finds the courage to seek out the South Korean gay community. Jo Dae-hee plays the role of Hyun-taek, who is central to the community meetings, and he will attend the red carpet and opening ceremony today (30th), as well as a stage greeting and GV on May 1, where he will meet the audience for the first time.
Kwon Ip-sae will be attending the festival with the short film 'Rib' (directed by Lim Ha-yeon). Starting with the independent film 'Unknown' (directed by Lee Don-koo), in which she starred, this marks her third consecutive year attending the 'Jeonju International Film Festival', drawing more attention. 'Rib' depicts the events that unfold when a man is created from the rib of a woman named I-bom, and Kwon Ip-sae plays the role of I-bom. 'Rib' was invited to the Korean Cinema short section of the 'Jeonju International Film Festival' last year, and this year, she will participate in the 'Intimacy Coordinator' related event on May 2. An intimacy coordinator is a profession that helps direct scenes involving sex in films, dramas, and plays, and 'Rib' is the first independent film in Korea to have an intimacy coordinator involved.
Jo Dae-hee, who is attending the 'Jeonju International Film Festival' for the first time, expressed, "I am so nervous and honored to be part of such a large festival. Since this is my first meeting with the audience, I will do my best to have a good time." Kwon Ip-sae added, "I am truly grateful for the invitation to this meaningful event. As it is a good cause, I hope to share various stories with the audience and return."
Jo Dae-hee and Kwon Ip-sae are new faces from 'Workhouse Company'. Jo Dae-hee made his debut in the Disney+ original 'Tyrant', and later appeared in the film 'Lobby' as the young version of Ha Jung-woo's character, Chang-wook. He is gradually gaining recognition in dramas and advertisements as well. Kwon Ip-sae has already showcased solid acting skills in several independent films, dramas, and musicals, and recently appeared as a new embalmer in the Disney+ original 'Lighting Store', hinting at various activities ahead.
Meanwhile, the new actors Jo Dae-hee and Kwon Ip-sae, who announced their participation in the 26th Jeonju International Film Festival, are part of 'Workhouse Company', which also manages actors such as Ha Jung-woo, Hwang Bo-ra, Baek Seung-hyun, Lee Sang-won, Jeon Shin-hwan, Choi Jin-wook, Kang Do-yeon, Son Byeong-wook, Moon Yu-gang, Lee Jong-hyuk, Lee Su-in, Hwang Hye-rim, and Um Ha-neul.
[Geum Bit-na, MK Sports Reporter]
