Actress Jeon So Min, best known for her appearance on the famous reality show Running Man, will attend the second Da Nang Asian Film Festival, taking place from July 1st to July 3rd.
The film project 18 Youth, featuring Jeon So Min, will be part of the Asian Film category competition. The cast is looking forward to engaging with fans during the screening of the film. Additionally, another notable star from the film, Kim Do Yeon, a member of the group I.O.I, has also confirmed her attendance in Vietnam alongside Jeon So Min.
Jeon So Min, 38 years old, has participated in several films such as Princess Aurora (2013), Prisoner’s Last Wish 2037 (2022). She was a prominent member of the popular TV show, Running Man, for six years from 2017 to 2023
18 Youth, directed by Eo Il Seon and based on the coming-of-age novel Your Presence at 18, portrays teenagers grappling with their realities. The production team selected Vietnam as the film’s inaugural shooting location.
This year’s Asian Film category is particularly noteworthy, featuring works from various countries including Australia, India, and Indonesia. Notably, Vietnam has two projects that have garnered international attention: Cu-li never cries (directed by Pham Ngoc Lan) and In The Yellow Cocoon Shell (directed by Pham Thien An).
Danang Asian Film Festival was founded by Dr. Ngo Phuong Lan and is overseen by the People’s Committee of Da Nang City, along with the Vietnam Film Development Promotion Association (VFDA) and in collaboration with the Department of Culture and Da Nang City Sports. This event, which runs from July 2 to 6, aims to serve as Asia’s Bridge by showcasing both domestic and international film projects.
Last year, Ha Le Diem’s documentary Children of the Mist won Best Asian Film. The House of No Man and Tran Thanh won the Best Vietnamese Film and Best Director categories, respectively. The Brilliant Darkness (directed by Aaron Toronto) received multiple awards, taking home four trophies.
