On 17/6, organizers announced that he will attend the opening ceremony and the Korean Film Night event later this month. "We anticipate Ji Chang Wook's presence will be a highlight of this year's film festival," a representative from the organizing team said. Last year, the actor confirmed his attendance but was unable to come to Da Nang due to scheduling conflicts.
In addition to Ji Chang Wook, many artists and filmmakers will be present, including Kim Dong Ho, founder of the Busan International Film Festival, and actors Park Sung Woong and Han Dong Hee. The Korean Film Night is one of the prominent international exchange activities of the 4th DANAFF, contributing to strengthening cultural ties between the two countries.
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Actor Ji Chang Wook. Photo: Spring Company. |
Ji Chang Wook, 39 years old, rose to prominence with his role in "Smile Again, Dong Hae", one of the most successful works in South Korea in the first half of 2011. He made his mark with his handsome appearance and acting ability. Two years later, his role as Emperor Ta Hwan in "Empress Ki" launched him to A-list stardom with numerous major awards.
After starring in "Healer", "The K2", and "Fabricated City", Ji Chang Wook was hailed as a new-generation action star in Korea. In 2023, Ji Chang Wook received praise for his role as undercover police officer Park Jun Mo in Disney+'s crime series "The Worst of Evil", before returning to romance dramas with "Welcome to Samdal-ri".
Recently, the actor reappeared in the action-revenge genre with "The Manipulated", co-starring with singer D.O. from the group EXO. Beyond television, Ji Chang Wook has participated in several film projects, including "Fabricated City", "Hard Hit", "Revolver", and "Colony". His Instagram account has nearly 28 million followers.
This year's Da Nang Asian Film Festival will run for seven days with the theme "A Bridge from Asia to the World". The Asian Film Competition category features 13 works, and the jury is chaired by director Johnnie To, alongside directors Pham Thien An, Julien Rejl, Kim Seon Ah, and Kaity Nguyen.
The Vietnamese Film Competition category includes 11 competing works, chaired by Jerome Baron, artistic director of the Festival des 3 Continents (France), alongside director Edwin, Tran Luc, screenwriter Trinh Thanh Nha, and director Nguyen Quang Dung. The films vying for awards include: Anh Hung, Bay Tien, Cuc Vang Cua Ngoai, Mang Me Di Bo, Mua Do, Nha Ba Toi Mot Phong, Oc Muon Hon, Phi Phong: Quy Mau Rung Thieng, Tai, Truy Tim Long Dien Huong, and Tu Chien Tren Khong.
Additionally, the event features several curated programs such as: Asian Cinema Panorama, Vietnamese Cinema Today, Vietnamese Cinema: 40 Years of Doi Moi, and professional networking activities, aiming to become a significant cinematic hub in the region.
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