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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On the May 7 episode of Channel A’s variety show The Recent Life of Men - Groom’s Class, Kim Jong Min shared heartfelt memories from his wedding day, revealing the touching moment when singer Lee Hyo Ri was brought to tears.

Kim Jong Min opened up about the most emotional part of his wedding—the congratulatory song. He expressed deep gratitude toward singers Lee Juk and Lyn, who performed at the event.

During a conversation with Shin Ji, Kim Jong Min recalled that Lee Hyori couldn’t hold back her tears after hearing Lee Juk’s performance. Shin Ji added, “Lee Hyo Ri unnie cried so much after hearing Lee Juk sunbae’s song.” Kim Jong Min agreed, saying, “Hyo Ri cried a lot” and remembered the moment fondly.

Shin Ji also shared a funny story, mentioning that comedian Yoo Jae Seok joked, “Lee Juk worked harder on the wedding song than on his own concert.” The atmosphere was both emotional and filled with laughter.

However, Kim Jong Min’s wife, who is a huge fan of TVXQ, chose their performance as her favorite. Kim Jong Min revealed, “My wife is a member of TVXQ’s fan club, Cassiopeia.”

Guest Shin Jin Hwa praised TVXQ’s dedication, saying, “Two members of TVXQ came all the way from Japan just for the wedding. They went back the very next day. They came just for the wedding's congratulatory song.”

Kim Jong Min laughed as he recalled a surprising moment, saying, “When TVXQ came out to sing, Hiyung (Kim Jong Min’s wife’s nickname) let go of my hand. I was so surprised.”

Kim Jong Min, who tied the knot with a non-celebrity woman 11 years younger than him on April 20, seemed touched by the love and support from his guests, especially the heartfelt performances that made his big day even more special.

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