Actor Kim Shin-rok and Seo Hyun-woo selected as hosts for the 26th Jeonju International Film Festival opening ceremony
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Lee ByungJae(2025-04-16 12:41:16)
The Jeonju International Film Festival, scheduled to open on April 30 (co-executive directors Min Sung-wook and Jung Joon-ho), has selected actors Kim Shin-rok and Seo Hyun-woo as the hosts for the opening ceremony.
Actors Kim Shin-rok and Seo Hyun-woo, who will serve as hosts at the 26th Jeonju International Film Festival opening ceremony, have captured the public's love with their captivating performances in various films and dramas.
As hosts of the 26th Jeonju International Film Festival opening ceremony, the two actors will welcome filmmakers and audiences visiting the festival. They will also meet with audiences during the festival through the "Jeonju Cinema Tour x Greeting" program as partners of Just Entertainment. Kim Shin-rok appeared in the Korean Short Film Competition "" at the 2022 Jeonju International Film Festival, while Seo Hyun-woo appeared in the Korean Competition "" at the 2021 Jeonju International Film Festival, establishing a connection with the festival. Expectations are high for their activities and performances at this year's Jeonju International Film Festival.
Kim Shin-rok, selected as the host of the opening ceremony, is an actor who presents meticulous and distinctive performances based on a deep understanding of works and characters regardless of genre. He has received praise for bringing subtle emotional nuances to life in narratives and characters in works such as the drama "Monster" (2021), "Day of Kidnapping" (2023), "Undercover High School" (2025), films "" (2022), and "" (2024). In particular, his outstanding performances in "Chaebol Family's Youngest Son" (2022), Netflix series "Hell Season 1" (2021), "Hell Season 2" (2024), and Netflix film "" (2024) have captivated audiences worldwide. Kim Shin-rok will also meet audiences through "Cinema, Dam" with fellow actors in the TV drama "Your Taste," which is being invited and screened at the Jeonju International Film Festival for the first time.
Actor Seo Hyun-woo, who will join as a host for the opening ceremony, is also an actor who garners attention for his strong acting skills in embodying vibrant characters deeply immersed in the works. Known as a "living scene actor," he is praised for constructing and completing dense characters with his unique interpretations. As seen in his filmography, he has shown delicate inner performances and a strong presence in works such as the films "" (2020) and "" (2022). He has also solidified his position as an irreplaceable actor on TV and OTT platforms in dramas like "My Mister" (2018), WAVE's "Park Ha-kyung's Travelogue" (2023), "Hot-Blooded Priest 2" (2024), Disney Plus' "Mall of Killers" (2024), and "Uncle Samshik" (2024), receiving love from both the screen and small screen audiences.
