Jeonju International Film Festival Selects Couple So Yi-hyun and In Gyo-jin as Closing Ceremony Hosts

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The 25th Jeonju International Film Festival (Executive Committee Chairmen Min Seong-wook and Jung Joon-ho) has selected actor couple So Yi-hyun and In Gyo-jin as hosts for the closing ceremony. The closing ceremony will be held on May 10th at 7 PM at the Samsung Culture Hall of Jeonbuk National University. The festival has raised expectations by unveiling various events such as the opening ceremony, Pixar in Jeonju, and 100 Films 100 Posters.

According to the Jeonju International Film Festival on the 25th, "Actors So Yi-hyun and In Gyo-jin, a representative celebrity couple who are hosting the closing ceremony this year, have a deep connection with the festival, having hosted the closing ceremony of the 20th Jeonju International Film Festival," adding, "The warm and cheerful energy emitted by actor In Gyo-jin and his wife and colleague So Yi-hyun has drawn anticipation for how they will collaborate to conclude the 25th closing ceremony following their previous hosting at the 20th festival."

Actors So Yi-hyun and In Gyo-jin couple. [Photo by Jeonju International Film Festival]

Actor So Yi-hyun, born in Jeonju, Jeonbuk, debuted in 2005 with the drama , gaining significant attention. She was also appointed as the promotional ambassador for Jeonju City this year, earning a reputation as the actor who best fits the Jeonju International Film Festival. She radiates bright energy through numerous variety shows and YouTube channels, including , while portraying complex characters that transcend good and evil in various dramas. She is actively loved for her diverse and stable acting skills.

Recently, she received high praise for her immersive villain role in the drama . In the drama , she portrayed a victim seeking revenge with a fierce demeanor, earning the Excellence Acting Award at the 2021 KBS Drama Awards and the 2022 A-Plan Star Awards.

Actor In Gyo-jin has demonstrated a wide spectrum of acting, from serious to humorous charms, in every project he has appeared in. This year marks his 23rd anniversary since debut, making him a veteran actor. Recently, he has been warmly loved for adding warmth and cheerfulness across dramas and variety shows such as , , , as well as , , and .

Meanwhile, the opening ceremony of the 25th Jeonju International Film Festival will take place on the 1st of next month at 7:30 PM at the Moak Hall of the Korean Sound Culture Hall, launching a splendid silver screen event. The festival, held over 10 days across Jeonju’s Film Street and the city, will showcase the most Korean city, Jeonju, as a festival that elevates cinema.

The opening ceremony will be hosted by actors Lee Hee-joon and Gong Seung-yeon. The opening film is "All of Dawn" directed by Miyake Sho, and the closing film is "Matt and Mara" directed by Kazik Radwanski. 232 films from 43 countries will be screened.