Lee Jung-hyun takes on triple roles as director, screenwriter, and lead actor for 'Bucheon-seo'
Actor Lee Jung-hyun revealed her prowess as a director by taking on the triple roles of director, screenwriter, and lead actress for the short film 'Coming of Age' at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.
Lee Jung-hyun's Second Challenge Encountered in Bucheon, Short Film 'Coming of Age'
Actor Lee Jung-hyun has released a work in which she took on the triple roles of director, screenwriter, and lead actress. It is 'Coming of Age,' an official selection for the Korean Short Film Competition at the 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival.
At this year's festival, held from July 2nd to 12th in the Bucheon area of Gyeonggi-do, 'Coming of Age' meets the audience through the Korean Short Film section. Lee Jung-hyun simultaneously performed the roles of director, screenwriter, and lead actress for this work. The film focuses on the story of a mother and daughter, dealing with everyday crimes and the indifference of those around them.
Lee Jung-hyun attended the red carpet photo time for the festival opening. She personally shared her feelings about heading to the festival site through her social media. Lee stated, "I was truly nervous and excited that my second work as director, screenwriter, and lead actress, 'Coming of Age,' is being revealed at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival."
She also did not forget to express gratitude to her colleagues who helped enhance the quality of the work. Lee wrote, "I also express my gratitude to actress Lee Do-eun (@_dltjsmini), the lead of 'Coming of Age,' who showed such wonderful acting." She continued, expressing her determination to meet the audience by saying, "I will work hard so that more people can see 'Coming of Age' soon."
Recent Updates Shared from Inside a Car and Support from Fans
Along with the release of the work, photos of Lee Jung-hyun's daily life caught the attention of fans. In the photo posted on the 12th, Lee Jung-hyun is seen sitting in the back seat of a vehicle, wearing a seatbelt and smiling. She wore a white short-sleeved T-shirt and styled her hair in long braids.
Natural light shone through the beige-toned car interior and between the headrest cushions. Fans showed an immediate reaction to Lee Jung-hyun's appearance. Messages such as "I loved 'Going on a Flower Viewing Trip'," "I'm always rooting for you," "I want to see this work soon too," and "Your beauty is still lovely even in this heatwave" lined the comment section.
The Path of a Multi-Entertainer from Singer to Director
Lee Jung-hyun's career spans beyond being an actress and film director to include her activities as a singer. Debuting as a solo dance singer in the late 1990s, she left a strong impression on the public with her first album 'Let's Go To My Star' released in 1999. The title track 'Wa' took consecutive first places on music shows and garnered attention for its techno performance. She continued her activities by releasing songs such as 'Change'.
Her career as a director is also building up. Her first directorial work presented before this 'Coming of Age' was 'Going on a Flower Viewing Trip'. Lee mentioned the viewing route for her previous work, saying, "My first directorial work, 'Going on a Flower Viewing Trip,' is always available to watch on Netflix."
The lead role in this work was played by actress Lee Do-eun. Through social media, Lee Jung-hyun personally expressed her gratitude to Lee Do-eun, calling her "the lead of 'Coming of Age' who showed such wonderful acting." The two attended the festival opening red carpet photo time together, standing before the audience and the press.
