"Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant" reveals the close friendship between Lee Jung-hyun and director Park Chan-wook.
In the episode airing on the 23rd on KBS 2TV "Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant" (hereinafter referred to as "Fun-Staurant"), the moment when Lee Jung-hyun realizes her dream of becoming a film director, which she has harbored since her 20s, will be unveiled. Lee Jung-hyun's first directorial work, the short film "Going to See the Flower Viewing," has been invited to the Korean Cinema institutional sector at the Jeonju International Film Festival. To take her first step toward her dream, world-renowned master director Park Chan-wook has reportedly willingly rushed to Jeonju, drawing attention to the main broadcast of "Fun-Staurant."
In the VCR released that day, Lee Jung-hyun visited the Jeonju International Film Festival not as an actress, but as a film director. Lee Jung-hyun's directorial debut, the short film "Going to See the Flower Viewing," garnered an enthusiastic response, with tickets for its screening at the Jeonju International Film Festival selling out. Lee Jung-hyun's daughter Seo-ah provided cute support for her mother, bringing smiles.
A conversation took place between Lee Jung-hyun, who was selected as the programmer of the Jeonju International Film Festival this year, and the audience. However, the scene was surprising as it included master director Park Chan-wook, representing South Korea. Lee Jung-hyun and director Park Chan-wook formed a connection through the experimental short film "Bumpy Road" and have maintained a close friendship since then.
Director Park Chan-wook not only directed a music video for Lee Jung-hyun for the first time but also delivered a special congratulatory speech at her wedding and has maintained a special connection by casting Lee Jung-hyun in films like "Decision to Leave." On that day, after the event, director Park Chan-wook made time for a private chat with Lee Jung-hyun.
Recalling his first meeting with Lee Jung-hyun, director Park Chan-wook said, "To me, Lee Jung-hyun is the actress that heaven has bestowed upon me. I thought it was fate." He continued, praising her by saying, "When acting, how can a person change so dramatically as to give me chills?" He revealed his special affection for Lee Jung-hyun, mentioning that he once gave her a special gift, which surprised everyone. Lee Jung-hyun shared that it was "a gift with great meaning in life," conveying her emotions from that moment.
Meanwhile, in that day's broadcast, director Park Chan-wook will offer special advice for Lee Jung-hyun, who made her debut as a film director. What heartfelt advice will director Park Chan-wook, who has surprised Lee Jung-hyun, share? Lee Jung-hyun's sincerity and passion for her dream of becoming a film director, which she has held since her 20s, can be seen on KBS 2TV "Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant" airing at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 23.
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