Song Joong-ki put up a Korean placard

Actor Song Joong-ki enjoyed the joy of entering Cannes for the first time in his life and finished the official event safely. Now he heads to his wife, Katie Lewis Saunders, and the baby, who he says he is all about.

Song Joong-ki's first film to enter Cannes, 'Hwaran' (director Kim Chang-hoon), was screened for the first time through an official screening held at the 76th Cannes Film Festival Salle Debussy in southern Cannes, France on the 24th at 11:00 am (local time).

As soon as the official screening began, the audience filled the theater and immersed themselves in the film while holding their breath throughout the screening. Hong Sa-bin, who is not like a rookie, conveyed the confused feelings of 'Yeon-gyu' intact, and Song Joong-ki, who was divided into 'Chi-gun', enhanced the sense of immersion with a new face he had never seen before. Kim Hyeong-seo, who plays the role of 'Ha-yan', also showed off her presence with a bold performance, and Jung Jae-gwang, who played the role of 'Seung-mu', a subordinate of 'Chi-geon', also impressed the world audience with his intense eyes.

As soon as the movie ended, even before the ending credits rolled, cheers and applause poured in from the audience, proving the passionate response to 'Hwaran'. Directors Hong Sa-bin, Song Joong-ki, Kim Hyung-seo, Jeong Jae-kwang, and Kim Chang-hoon embraced each other and shared a moment of emotion in the standing ovation that did not end even after the lights turned on and the ending credits rolled.

In particular, Song Joong-ki said, "After watching the movie, I am satisfied that the emotions I felt in the script came out more deeply. Especially in the reservoir scene, when I saw Yeon-gyu's expression looking at Chi-geon's ears from behind, I thought, 'The emotions I felt when I first read this script were correct. As I was convinced of that, I thought, 'You did a good job in this movie'."

In the official red carpet photo call of 'Hwaran' that evening, Song Joong-ki showed off his unique charm and worked happily. Appearing in a stylish tuxedo, Song Joong-ki stood shoulder to shoulder with director Kim Chang-hoon, as well as fellow actors Hong Sa-bin and Kim Hyung-seo, bringing a smile to his face. Song Joong-ki responded with a relaxed smile to the flashes of reporters from all over the world, heating up the night in Cannes. In particular, fans who filled the streets to see the protagonists of 'Hwaran' greeted them with a warm welcome. In particular, a fan holding a placard with the Korean name 'Song Joong-ki' written on it was caught and attracted attention.

Previously, before entering Cannes, Song Joong-ki enjoyed the joy of entering the Cannes Film Festival, a world-class film stage, such as taking a proof shot in front of a 'Hwaran' poster and walking down the streets of Cannes wearing a hat with 'Hwaran' written on it. Rumor has it that in the interview, he participated in the event in a pleasant mood, requesting, "Please take a lot of pictures."

Song Joong-ki is spending his shining days catching both work and love. As well as entering the Cannes Film Festival, it is because British actress Katie Louise Saunders, who gave birth to her wife, is about to give birth to a second child. It is said that Song Joong-ki did not hide his anticipation for the second generation and did not hide his love for his wife Katie.

Jiye Choi, staff reporter at TenAsia wisdomart@tenasia.co.kr