Actress Claudia Kim to Host Closing Ceremony of the 30th Busan International Film Festival

The 30th Busan International Film Festival has announced actress Claudia Kim as the host for its closing ceremony. This comes as another joyous occasion for Kim, who recently won the Best Supporting Actress award in the film category at the Baeksang Arts Awards in May.

The closing ceremony will feature the inaugural 'Busan Awards' for the newly established competition section, marking a significant step in the festival's evolution as a competitive film festival on the global stage. This year, the festival has chosen actor Lee Byung-hun as the host for the opening ceremony and Claudia Kim for the closing ceremony, showcasing two prominent actors who represent both domestic and international cinema.

Claudia Kim, known for her commanding presence and deep acting skills that captivate audiences worldwide, will bring the ten-day festival to a close as the sole host of the closing ceremony. With her unique acting career spanning both domestic and international projects and her exceptional language skills, she is expected to serve as a bridge connecting films and audiences on stage.

Kim began her acting career in 2006 and became the first Korean actress to appear in a Marvel film with her role in 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' (2015), making an early mark on the global stage. She further solidified her presence with roles in major films such as 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' (2018), 'The Dark Tower' (2017), and 'Equals' (2015). Recently, she has been active in the drama 'Not a Hero' (2024) and the Netflix series 'Gyeongseong Creature' (2024). She won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards for her role in 'A Normal Family' (2024).

The 30th Busan International Film Festival will take place from September 17 to September 26 at the Busan Cinema Center.

Claudia Kim announced her divorce from former WeWork Korea CEO Cha Min-geun last September. The couple married on December 14, 2019, and welcomed a daughter the following September. Their marriage, which came just four months after publicly acknowledging their relationship, ended after five years.