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Kim Min‑ha to Host Busan Film Festival Opening
Kim Min‑ha, a Korean actress famous for playing the young Sunja in the Apple TV series Pachinko, will host the opening ceremony of the Busan International Film Festival.
She first appeared on screen in 2016 and has since acted in many Korean dramas.
The festival will run from October 6 to 15 at the Busan Cinema Center.
Organisers picked Kim because she brings depth and emotion to her roles.
They expect her warm and confident presence to set a positive tone for the whole event.
Kim Min‑ha, star of Apple TV’s Pachinko, will host BIFF’s opening ceremony.
She debuted in 2016’s Two Women’s Season 2 and has appeared in K‑dramas such as Light Shop and Typhoon Family.
BIFF selected her for her emotional depth, precision, and growing status as a new‑generation star.
The 31st Busan International Film Festival runs Oct. 6‑15, 2024 at the Busan Cinema Center and city venues.
Organisers expect her poised, vibrant presence to set the festival’s tone.
- Who
- Kim Min‑ha
- What
- Host the opening ceremony of the 31st Busan International Film Festival
- Where
- Busan Cinema Center, Busan, South Korea
- When
- October 6-15, 2024
- Why
- Chosen for her emotional depth, precision, and status as a new‑generation star
Key facts
- Festival
- 31st Busan International Film Festival
- Dates
- October 6-15, 2024
- Venue
- Busan Cinema Center
- Host
- Kim Min‑ha
- Series
- Pachinko
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