Press Release | 2026.09.10 |
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Talk-to-Talk Scene Stealers:
Steal the Spotlight Lineup Revealed! |
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Meet Six Scene Stealers Across Screen and Streaming Platforms,
Free Admission for All BIFF Attendees |
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First introduced last year to enthusiastic audience response, Talk-to-Talk Scene Stealers: Steal the Spotlight returns for its second edition. The 31st Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has unveiled a lineup of six actors who have consistently left an indelible mark across film, streaming platform and the stage: Kim Kukhee, Kim Jaechul, Gong Minjeung, Park Jiyeon, Im Seongjae, and Kim Junhan. The actors will take the stage to share their stories about their creative process, their acting journeys, and the behind-the-scenes effort that goes into shaping a single memorable scene.
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Kim Kukhee, Kim Jaechul, and Gong Minjeung
Three Powerhouse Actors Who Elevate Every Project |
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(From left to right) Kim Kukhee, Kim Jaechul, and Gong Minjeung
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Leading off the lineup is Kim Kukhee, an actor who fleshes out each character she plays across stage, screen, and streaming platforms. Known for her grounded, life-like portrayals in works such as Kill Me Now (2022), and The Price of Confession (2025), she recently left another piercing impression with her performance in Dark Nuns (2025). Joining her is Kim Jaechul, who demonstrated a restrained yet commanding presence in Exhuma (2024), which earned him Best Supporting Actor at the Seoul Global Movie Awards, as well as The Affair Was Just the Beginning (2026), and Love Your Enemy (2024). Also joining the list is Gong Minjeung. After building her career through numerous independent films, she made a strong impression on wider audiences with her natural, lived-in performances in series such as Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021) and Marry My Husband (2024). Most recently, she received the Jury Special Award at the Golden Cinematography Awards for her performance in Method Acting (2026). These three actors will open up in a candid dialogue about the heartfelt challenges and insights gained through their acting journeys.
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Park Jiyeon, Im Seongjae, and Kim Junhan,
Three Versatile Actors with Distinctive Screen Presence |
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(From left to right) Park Jiyeon, Im Seongjae, and Kim Junhan
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Park Jiyeon will visit Busan as well. She has taken on a wide spectrum of characters across more than 70 films and series, including Cart (2014) and Juvenile Justice (2022), and recently surprised audiences with a striking transformation in her first villain role in Teach You a Lesson (2026). Also joining the lineup is Im Seongjae, known for his ability to command the screen across a wide spectrum of roles since making his film debut in Sunset in My Hometown (2017), including standout roles in Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022), and The Ugly (2025). Rounding out the lineup is Kim Junhan, who drew attention for Japanese-language performance in Anarchist from Colony (2017). He continues to showcase an expansive range, earning the Best Supporting Actor award at the Korea China International Film Festival for Herstory (2018), and Excellence Award in Miniseries Human/Fantasy at the SBS Drama Awards for Good Partner (2024).
Talk-to-Talk Scene Stealers: Steal the Spotlight is free and open to all BIFF visitor, offering audiences the chance to hear directly from six of Korea’s leading scene stealers about their acting philosophies and behind-the-scenes experiences. |
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[Talk-to-Talk Scene Stealers: Steal the Spotlight Schedule] |
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▶31st Busan International Film Festival: Oct 6 (Tue) – Oct 15 (Thu)
▶21st Asian Contents & Film Market: Oct 10 (Sat) – Oct 13 (Tue) |
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