Broadcaster Dex, stepping into the acting world as Kim Jin Young, is set to release his first movie, 'Tarot'. Coolly wondering, “How much criticism will I get?”, he is ready for the audience's verdict.

'Tarot' is a mystery film about characters trapped by a cursed tarot card due to a split-second decision.

The movie, directed by Choi Byung-gil and written by Kyung Min-seon, features three different episodes that depict the eerie fates of ordinary people encountering tarot card predictions.

Kim Jin Young, formerly known as Dex, stars in the third episode titled 'Please Abandon Me'. He plays Dong-in, a veteran delivery rider known as Delivery King, who faces a bizarre horror while pursuing his dream of starting his own delivery business.

At a special press conference on the 12th at CGV Yongsan I’Park Mall in Seoul, Kim Jin Young humbly shared, “I’ve been given the title of movie actor, but I don’t think I deserve such a label. I place great significance on the fact that I was given this first opportunity. I worked hard to do my best to avoid disappointing anyone. I believe ‘Tarot’ is worth watching because of the outstanding performances of my fellow actors.”

He praised his co-stars Jo Yeo-jeong and Go Gyu-pil, saying, “I watched all three episodes, and my episode being last made me feel embarrassed to see my performance after watching my senior actors’ stable acting.”

When asked what he would ask the tarot card, he replied wittily, “Since it’s my first time and I’m lacking, I would ask how much criticism I’ll get.”

Public expectations are high. The trailer and stills released earlier show Kim Jin Young captivating the audience with his presence, no less than Jo Yeo-jeong and Go Gyu-pil. From his unrestrained rider visuals to his explosive emotional acting, the short trailer fully reveals his talent.

Netizens have commented, “Kim Dex is a natural actor regardless of genre,” “Dex is really good at acting,” and “Looking forward to Dex’s first acting role.”

The director of ‘Tarot’ also expressed his confidence in Kim Jin Young, saying, “I thought he did very well, and I had a definite feeling he would. I believed he could do a great job. That’s why I asked him last July, and he readily agreed. I was honored that he made it a success. I think he will shine even more as actor Kim Jin Young in the future.”

Kim Jin Young responded, “I’m not afraid of criticism. I’ve already given myself feedback while watching the film, and although I found shortcomings, there were definitely good parts too. I’ll gladly accept harsh criticism rather than praise, and if there’s something I did well, just one compliment would motivate me to show a better performance in my next project. My biggest strength is naturalness,” he said with determination.

Will Kim Jin Young receive the harsh criticism he fears, or will he receive the praise seen in the trailer reactions? The answer will be revealed when 'Tarot' premieres on the 14th.

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IU recently revealed that she watched her own concert film in a public theater, but shockingly, no one recognized her—even when she dropped a hint!

On February 27, a new video featuring IU was released, showing her inside a car on her way to Daejeon.

She excitedly shared, “This is a surprise stage greeting for UAENA! I picked this location through a ladder game when I did stage greetings.”

Previously, IU had let fate decide which city she would visit after her stage greetings. She happily said, “There are UAENAs everywhere I go. Wherever I go, it's a flowery path.” The game ultimately led her to Daejeon.

IU originally hoped to explore the city, saying, “I wanted to visit Daejeon's pride, Sung Sim Dang, and walk around, but my team said it wouldn’t be possible. The lines are too long, and it’s freezing outside.” She sighed, adding, “So, things turned out this way.”

Dressed up for the occasion, IU smiled, saying, “I don’t get to meet UAENAs in Daejeon often, so I wanted to make a surprise appearance looking my best.”

She also joked about enjoying surprise events, adding, “As long as Hanteo oppa drives me safely, I’m happy.”

But what really caught fans' attention was IU’s unexpected confession—she had secretly watched her concert film in a theater, but no one noticed her! “No one recognized me at all. There weren’t that many people, and it was a weekday… but still! I even gave a hint!” she said, sounding both amused and surprised.

Later, when IU finally appeared at the theater, her fans were overwhelmed with emotion. Some even burst into tears, prompting her to gently say, “You really didn’t expect me to come, right?”

After wrapping up her stage greeting, IU laughed at herself, saying, “Wait, did I just do a 40-minute one-woman show? I must have talked so much.”

On her way back to Seoul, IU reflected on the day, sharing, “It was so cold today. I shook hands with all the UAENAs. My hands are usually cold, and since the weather was freezing, I think I made a lot of people’s hands cold, too. But after touching so many warm hands, mine became warm, too. I still haven’t washed them.”

Her love for her fans truly knows no bounds!

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