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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BLACKPINK’s Jennie recently shared a fun conversation with her mom, revealing her mother’s unexpected reaction to her becoming a Chanel ambassador!

On March 13, a video was uploaded to the YouTube channel "Study King Genius Hong Jin Kyung." In the video, Hong Jin Kyung visited Jennie’s office.

Since Jennie had previously mentioned that Hong Jin Kyung always makes her laugh, she greeted her warmly with a big hug.

During their chat, Hong Jin Kyung shared a personal story, saying, "My daughter Rael went all the way to the U.S. to watch BLACKPINK at Coachella, but she got scammed when buying tickets. So, she couldn’t see BLACKPINK and ended up crying her eyes out." Jennie reacted with surprise and sympathy.

As they got to know each other better, Jennie decided to call her mom to ask about her prenatal dream. However, her mom didn’t answer right away, so Jennie joked, "She’ll call back later."

Jennie also opened up about her childhood, saying, "I had a strong sense of style from a young age. I loved fashion. I was a really obedient child, but when it came to school, I insisted on wearing what I wanted."

She then talked about her experience studying alone in New Zealand for five years, starting at age nine. "I think it was a crucial experience that helped shape who I am today," she shared.

When the topic of her Chanel ambassadorship came up, Jennie said, "It’s a brand I work with, but since I’ve been with them for so long, they feel like family."

Later, Jennie’s mom finally returned her call. When Jennie asked, "What was my prenatal dream?" her mother replied, "A really big tiger… ah, it caught a carp." Jennie laughed and said, "I think Mom is confused too."

But the moment that caught everyone’s attention was when Jennie asked how her mom felt about her being a Chanel ambassador. Her mother simply said, "Ah, it’s over."

Hong Jin Kyung then joked, "Does that mean it's now my daughter's era? It’s over?"—causing everyone to burst into laughter.

Later, Hong Jin Kyung playfully suggested playing a traditional Korean game with Jennie and made a hilarious request: "Jennie, when you go to Paris, I want to carry your bag. With my own money. But I’ll just bring a tiny camera and follow you a little. I won’t go inside Chanel."

After Hong Jin Kyung won the game, Jennie kept her promise and said, "See you in Paris (in October)," leaving fans excited for what’s next!

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