The Busan International Film Festival will feature South Korean actress Kim Minha as the host for its opening ceremony. Multiple outlets report that Minha, known internationally for her role in Apple TV+’s series “Pachinko,” will preside over the festival’s kickoff on October 6. She has also appeared in Korean dramas including “Light Shop” and “Way Back Love,” according to one report. The festival’s selection is presented as recognition of her acting work and wider public profile. Another outlet links the ceremony to the festival’s broader programming goals, noting that the 31st edition aims to build on momentum from a new flagship competition section introduced last year. The festival runs from October 6 through October 15, spanning a 10-day period of screenings and events. The reports do not cite other changes to the hosting team or additional ceremony details beyond Minha’s role for the opening event.
Kim Minha to host opening ceremony at 31st Busan International Film Festival
The Busan International Film Festival will feature South Korean actress Kim Minha as the host for its opening ceremony. Multiple outlets report that Minha, known internationally for her role in Apple...
- Kim Minha is named host of the opening ceremony for the 31st Busan International Film Festival.
- The opening ceremony is reported to be on October 6.
- Kim Minha is internationally recognized for acting in Apple TV+’s “Pachinko.”
- The festival takes place from October 6 to October 15.
- The festival’s 31st edition is described as building on a flagship competition section introduced last year.
South Korean star Kim Minha will host this year's opening ceremony. She gained international fame for her role in the Apple TV series Pachinko. Minha has also appeared in popular K-dramas like Light Shop and Way Back Love. The festival selected her for her acting depth and growing presence. The 31st Busan International Film Festival runs from October 6 to October 15.
2 hours agoThe actress will preside over the Oct. 6 kickoff of the festival's 31st edition, which is looking to build on the success of the new flagship competition section it unveiled last year.
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