The Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) has just dropped some exciting news!

On May 20th, they revealed that the beloved actress Son Ye Jin will be the star of this year's 'Actor Special Feature'.

BIFAN has been spotlighting top-notch actors who are shaping the film industry through their 'Actor Special Feature' since 2017.

Son Ye Jin is now the 6th actor to be featured in BIFAN's 'Actor Special Feature', joining the ranks of Jeon Do Yeon, Jung Woo Sung, Kim Hye Soo, Seol Kyung Gu, and Choi Min Sik.

Son has captured the hearts of fans through her diverse roles in the movie 'Classic' and the hit drama 'Crash Landing on You'.

The BIFAN committee shared that the special feature, themed 'Unrivaled Son Ye Jin', will showcase Son's impressive 23-year acting journey through events like photo exhibitions and talk shows.

As part of this feature, Son is set to dazzle everyone on the red carpet at this year's BIFAN opening ceremony.

Moeun Young, a programmer at the Bucheon International Film Festival, praised Son Ye Jin, saying, "She's a unique charm of the 21st century, having built her own character in various genres such as movies and dramas." He added that this special feature will give fans "a chance to explore her deep acting world that has shown a new side in various works and genres every time."

Son expressed her gratitude, saying, "Thank you for creating such a glorious moment in my acting life," and shared her excitement, "I am overwhelmed to hold an actor special feature following the respected seniors."

The 28th BIFAN will take place in Bucheon City from July 4th to 14th. For the first time among domestic film festivals, this year's BIFAN has introduced an 'AI Movie International Competition Section'.

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Actor Kim Soo Hyun's dedicated fanbase is taking action against online hate and false rumors aimed at damaging his reputation.

On April 22nd, the Kim Soo Hyun Fan Union (comprising Daum Cafe Yukaris and DC Inside Kim Soo Hyun Gallery) released a statement announcing they are working to file criminal charges against those spreading harmful slander about the actor.

Their lawyer, Yang Tae Young from Law Firm Siwoo, revealed that they plan to take legal action as soon as this week, filing a formal complaint at the Seoul Seongbuk Police Station. According to the fan union, these online users are violating the Information and Communication Network Act by spreading malicious defamation.

While defamation cases can be pursued by third parties, unlike insults which require the victim to act, the fan union is determined to protect Kim Soo Hyun's reputation. They stated, "This is a voluntary movement to defend the actor’s rights and maintain a healthy fan culture. We won’t tolerate personal attacks disguised as freedom of speech and will take action without hesitation."

The fan union also emphasized that this effort is not just limited to South Korea. International fans have joined the movement, showing support for the cause. The union has gathered solid evidence, including harmful comments, manipulated images, and false posts made over the past few months.

In a related move, Kim Soo Hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, filed a separate report with the authorities on April 15th, condemning the continuous spread of baseless rumors and unverified claims that have been damaging to the actor’s image. They also filed a defamation lawsuit.

This all stems from claims made by the family of late actress Kim Sae Ron, starting in March. Through the Garoseero Research Institute YouTube channel, they alleged that Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Sae Ron were in a relationship from November 2015 (when Kim Sae Ron was a minor) until July 2021. They presented supposed evidence such as handwritten letters Kim Soo Hyun allegedly sent to Kim Sae Ron during his military service and a photo of Kim Soo Hyun kissing Kim Sae Ron on the cheek.

In response, Kim Soo Hyun's agency clarified on March 14th that the actor only began a relationship with Kim Sae Ron after she became an adult, from the summer of 2019 to the fall of 2020. Kim Soo Hyun also addressed the rumors directly during a press conference on March 31st, stating, "I did not date Kim Sae Ron when she was a minor."

The situation continues to unfold, with fans and the actor taking a firm stance against the damaging rumors.

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