Rising Star Seo Soo-bin Shines in Yoon Ga-eun's 'The Owner of the World' at Toronto International Film Festival

Seo Soo-bin, a promising new actress, is garnering attention for her remarkable performance in director Yoon Ga-eun's latest film, 'The Owner of the World,' which received acclaim at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Set to release in South Korea this October, 'The Owner of the World' features Seo Soo-bin in the lead role of Joo-in. The film tells the story of an unpredictable 18-year-old high school girl whose impulsive remark causes a ripple effect, shaking the world around her. It was the first and only Korean film invited to compete in the Platform section at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival. Yoon Ga-eun's matured and profound directorial style received widespread praise, with audiences sharing their lingering impressions after watching the film.

The spotlight, however, is on Seo Soo-bin, who plays the protagonist Joo-in. Director Yoon Ga-eun is renowned for her talent in discovering and nurturing new actors, having previously introduced notable talents like Choi Soo-in in 'The World of Us.' Seo Soo-bin, with minimal acting experience, was selected through Yoon's unique audition and workshop process.

Director Yoon Ga-eun expressed her trust and affection for Seo Soo-bin, stating, "Seo Soo-bin was a newcomer with virtually no acting experience. During the extensive search for the right actor to play Joo-in, we conducted numerous meetings and improvisational workshops. The more I saw her, the more I felt, 'Ah, this is Joo-in,' and 'I'm meeting Joo-in in real life.' Her ability to react to the pace and rhythm of other actors in improvisational scenes convinced me that she was an already accomplished actor, despite her lack of experience, leaving no doubt in my mind about casting her."

Following the film's premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Seo Soo-bin received rave reviews: "Seo Soo-bin delivers an astonishing performance. Her future is unimaginable," "Seo Soo-bin's remarkable debut stands out as the best performance in any film released this year," and "Seo Soo-bin showcased the best acting at this year's festival with her debut."

'The Owner of the World' will be available in South Korean theaters this October.

Reported by Kim Ji-won, TenAsia bella@tenasia.co.kr