Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Son Ye-Jin Shocked by Director's Harsh Dance Critique
In the upcoming movie "No Other Choice", actress Son Ye-Jin was supposed to have dance scenes.
She spent about three months practicing the choreography.
However, the director, Park Chan-Wook, didn't think her dancing was good enough and cut the scenes from the film.
The director told her that her efforts did not show.
The movie also stars Lee Byung-Hun and will premiere in Venice.
Son Ye-Jin is returning to cinema after her marriage.
Son Ye-Jin's dance scenes were cut from "No Other Choice" after director criticism.
Ye-Jin practiced dance for three months for the movie.
Director Park Chan-Wook told Ye-Jin her efforts "didn't really show."
The film stars Lee Byung-Hun, among others.
The movie is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival on August 29, 2025.
- Who
- Son Ye-Jin and director Park Chan-Wook.
- What
- Son Ye-Jin's dance scenes were cut from the movie "No Other Choice".
- When
- The incident occurred during the production of the movie in the recent past.
- Where
- At a production briefing in Yongsan, Seoul, South Korea.
- Why
- The director felt her dance skills were not up to par.
- Movie Title
- No Other Choice
- Director
- Park Chan-Wook
- Stars
- Son Ye-Jin, Lee Byung-Hun, Park Hee Soon, Lee Sung Min, Yeom Hye Ran, Cha Seung Won
- Ye-Jin's Role
- A-Ra
- Premiere
- Venice International Film Festival, August 29, 2025
