Park Eun-bin confirmed as the first solo host at the BIFF opening ceremony... Lee Je-hoon absent due to health reasons

Actor Lee Je-hoon, who co-hosted the opening ceremony of the 28th Busan International Film Festival, was unable to attend due to health reasons.

Instead of considering selecting a new male host, the Busan International Film Festival chose the unconventional format of a solo host by actress Park Eun-bin. As a result, actress Park Eun-bin will shine at the opening ceremony as the first solo host of the Busan International Film Festival opening ceremony and the first female solo host.

Actress Park Eun-bin, who has been loved by all generations for her limitless ability to portray characters, played the role of a cross-dressing female king unprecedented in the history of historical dramas, including [Yeonmo] (2021), which won the International Emmy Award for the first time in a Korean drama, and [The Strange Lawyer], which caused a worldwide box office syndrome. Woo Young-woo] (2022), he won the Best Actress Award at the 4th Asia Contents Awards and the Grand Prize in the TV category at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards, establishing himself as Korea's most popular actor in name and reality.

While actress Park Eun-bin will open the film festival with her unique charm, many Korean and Asian stars are also expected to participate and decorate the red carpet. The 28th Busan International Film Festival will be held in the area of the Busan Cinema Center for ten days, starting with the opening ceremony on Wednesday, October 4, until Friday, October 13.

Ryu Ye-ji, Ten Asia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr