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Jeon Do-yeon surprised by praise for her role in Possible Love
Jeon Do-yeon says she was surprised by the praise for her performance in the South Korean film Possible Love.
She plays Mi-ok, the practical and hopeful wife of a laid-off factory worker, whose family’s story becomes linked to that of a documentary producer and her wealthy husband.
The film was directed by Lee Chang-dong, and its release marked his first feature in eight years.
Possible Love won the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at Venice, where it received a six-minute ovation.
Jeon said filming felt natural and that she had doubted whether she had acted well until Lee reassured her after the screening.
She said award expectations do not put her under pressure, noting that winning at Cannes earlier in her career did not change who she was.
The film was released on Netflix last week, and Jeon said what matters most is enjoying the work.
Jeon Do-yeon said she was surprised by the positive reviews of her performance in the Korean film Possible Love.
She plays Mi-ok, a practical and optimistic wife and mother whose husband is a laid-off factory worker.
Jeon said the film’s natural-feeling production made her question whether she had acted well.
Possible Love, directed by Lee Chang-dong, won the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at this year’s Venice International Film Festival.
Jeon said she felt no pressure over possible Academy Award recognition and that what mattered was enjoying the work.
- Who
- Jeon Do-yeon, who plays Mi-ok in Possible Love.
- What
- She said she was surprised by the positive reviews of her acting.
- When
- She spoke in a group media interview after the film’s Netflix release last week.
- Where
- The film is set in South Korea. The interview location is not stated.
- Why
- Jeon said the filming felt natural and did not involve the fierce or dramatic emotions of her earlier role in Secret Sunshine.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Jeon said the production flowed naturally and felt like a dream that ended too quickly.
Possible Love won the Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival.
The film received a six-minute ovation.
Possible Love was released on Netflix.
Jeon discussed her performance in a group media interview.
- Film
- Possible Love
- Director
- Lee Chang-dong
- Jeon’s role
- Mi-ok, wife of laid-off factory worker Ho-seok
- Venice prize
- Silver Lion Grand Jury Prize
- Earlier collaboration
- Secret Sunshine (2007), Jeon’s first collaboration with Lee Chang-dong in 19 years
What people are saying
I was surprised.
Regardless of the result, what matters is that I am having the time of my life with this work.
Having worked with Lee, I had prepared for a tough project, but the vibes on the set were unbelievably good.
Backstage, I asked Lee whether I had really acted well.