Actor Son Seok Koo's riveting performance and director Moon Byung-gon's visionary direction are making waves!

The film 'Night Fishing' has officially snagged an invite to the prestigious 28th Fantasia International Film Festival.

According to CGV, the film's distributor, "'Night Fishing,' a groundbreaking film with innovative techniques, has been officially selected for the international short film competition at the 28th Fantasia International Film Festival."

'Night Fishing' is a thrilling tale about a mysterious incident at an electric car charging station on a dark night. It's now set to compete in the international short film section at the Fantasia International Film Festival, which will be held in Montreal, Canada, from July 18 to August 4.

The Fantasia International Film Festival, North America's largest genre film festival, is a hotspot for distributors and buyers seeking fresh genre films. Spanning three weeks, it draws high audience engagement for its genre film showcases.

The festival is renowned for its support of Asian genre films, often spotlighting Korean cinema. The 'Crime City' series notably won the Asian Feature Gold Award for two consecutive years. In 2023, the short film 'Shoulder' and 'Architect A' both won silver awards, further highlighting Korean films' prowess.

Festival programmer Nicolas Archambault expressed, "It is a work that combines the overwhelming action performance of actor Son Seok Koo, the creative direction of Cannes award-winning director Moon Byung-gon, and impressive production values. We wanted to introduce this captivating world, which is expected to expand into a feature film, to film fans worldwide."

'Night Fishing' stands out with its unique approach, capturing a man's eerie encounter at an electric car charging station through the lenses of seven car cameras.

The film also spotlights Son Seok Koo's dynamic solo performance, directed by Cannes Palme d'Or winner Moon Byung-gon.

Cinematographer Cho Hyung-rae, known for 'The Merciless' and 'Concrete Utopia,' adds to the film's cutting-edge perspective in a brief yet impactful runtime of 12 minutes and 59 seconds.

Fans can catch 'Night Fishing' at CGV theaters for special screenings from June 14 to 16 and June 21 to 23.

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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