It is expected that the posthumous works of the late actress Sulli (1994-2019 Choi Jin-ri) from the girl group f(x) will be released soon.
On the 21st, the Korea Media Rating Board (Yeongdeung-wi) decided that Netflix's 'Persona: Sulli' ('Persona 2') had an audience rating of 15 years old or older. Among the 7 judgment items, a judgment of 15 years of age or older came out in violence, fear, and drugs.
'Persona 2' is a project that combines five short films inspired by Sulli by five directors, and production was halted when Sulli passed away on October 14, 2019. Singer and actress IU appeared in 'Persona', and Sulli took over the baton and was producing 'Persona: Sulli' for the second time.
The prospect of whether 'Persona 2' will be unveiled comes as the fact that Netflix is preparing to release 'Persona 2' overseas, such as Brazil, spreads through social media. In the teaser released through overseas social media, Sulli's previous interviews were included, such as "Popular suddenly came into being. I understood it, but I think I was scared."
Public reaction to the release of Sulli's posthumous 'Persona 2' has been mixed. Some fans said, "It's nice to think that I can see Sulli again", "I want to see Sulli at 30 years old", etc., while others said, "Who is this public for? Do you think it would be better not to disclose it?", "Why did you come now? Don't you have the right to be forgotten?"
As a result, the role of the production team, such as the editing direction of the content, has become important. There is a consensus in the opinion that 'with the release of this movie, I hope that the gossip that made the deceased difficult during his lifetime will not be reminded once again, but that he will be able to commemorate and honor the deceased.'
Sulli debuted as a child actress in the 2005 drama 'Seodongyo'. He debuted as a singer in 2009 with f(x). After leaving the team in 2015, he turned to an actor and participated in challenging and experimental works. He showed great acting in the movies 'Pirates, Bandits to the Sea', 'Fashion King', and 'Real'.
Jiye Choi, staff reporter at TenAsia wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr