Actress Han Sun-hwa has won the honor of the Actor Award at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.
At the closing ceremony of the 29th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) held on 11th, Han Sun-hwa received the 'Korean Fantastic Actor Award' for the film 'Internship' (directed by Kim Min-ha and produced by 26 Company), proving she is a 'thousand-faced' actress who transcends genre boundaries.
The horror-comedy genre has opened a new chapter with the film 'Amoeba Girls and School Ghost Stories: Anniversary of the Opening,' directed by Kim Min-ha, which drew attention from the casting stage. The film 'Internship' premiered at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival as a world premiere. It sold out all screenings in just 4 minutes and 30 seconds after ticket sales opened, quickly becoming a hot topic.
The film 'Internship' is a comedy that deals with the struggles of a motivated prospective teacher, who is doing her student teaching at her alma mater, to uncover the secrets of club girls who are ranked first in nationwide mock exams. Han Sun-hwa took on the role of the protagonist, Kang Eun-kyung, a passionate student teacher who seeks to correct the declining authority of teachers and practice proper education, depicting her character in a cheerful yet sincere manner. She has been praised for expressing her passion and sense of mission to correct the collapsing authority of teachers through her comedic and suspenseful performance, which heightened audience immersion.
Han Sun-hwa expressed her gratitude, saying, "I saw the completed film for the first time at this film festival, and I felt good that it turned out well, thanks to everyone's efforts. I thought, 'This is why I want to continue acting.' I will work hard to act with an unchanged heart going forward. Thank you so much for creating a good start even before the release."
In particular, this work marked Han Sun-hwa's first challenge in the horror and suspense genre, yet she fully demonstrated the acting skills she has built through various projects, proving her wide acting spectrum. She has been receiving favorable reviews for her balanced portrayal of the wit and dramatic narrative of the character Kang Eun-kyung, marking a leap forward in her acting career.
With this award, the film 'Internship' is expected to gain momentum for its theatrical release. Following the recognition of the film 'Internship' through the awards for Best Picture and Actor at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival, Han Sun-hwa is preparing to meet audiences with her upcoming film 'First Ride' (working title), scheduled for release in the second half of the year, drawing attention to her future activities.
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