Actors Krystal Jung and Jang Dong Yoon have been selected as hosts for the opening ceremony of the 28th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN).

The ceremony, set to take place on July 4th at Bucheon Art Center, will be kicked off by Krystal Jung and Jang Dong Yoon. Known for their on-screen chemistry in the drama 'Search' (2020), they are anticipated to bring their dynamic presence to the festival as hosts, delighting both the audience and filmmakers in attendance.

Krystal Jung made her debut in 2010 through the sitcom 'More Charming by the Day', and has since garnered acclaim for her roles in dramas like 'High Kick! Revenge of the Short Legged' (2011), 'The Heirs' (2013), 'Prison Playbook' (2017), and films such as 'Spider's Web' (2023), which was featured at the Cannes Film Festival.

Jang Dong Yoon entered the industry in 2016 with the web drama 'Game Development Girls', and has since expanded his repertoire through dramas like 'The Tale of Nokdu' (2019) and 'Flowers Bloom on the Sand' (2023), as well as films including 'Run Boy Run' (2020) and 'Long-D' (2023). He also ventured into directing with 'Be My Ears' (2023), showcased at the previous BIFAN.

The 28th BIFAN, scheduled from July 4th to 14th at various locations in Bucheon, marks a significant milestone with its opening ceremony at Bucheon Art Center. This year, the festival promises a diverse selection of global films, including AI-driven productions, highlighting Bucheon as a leader in cutting-edge cinema.

Stay tuned for the exciting kickoff of BIFAN 2024 with Krystal Jung and Jang Dong Yoon leading the way!

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IVE is on fire, winning big even when the odds are against them!

On January 30, IVE (Ahn Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo) made waves by taking home their fifth music show win with their pre-release song “Rebel Heart.” Despite M Countdown being off the air and replaced with a highlight show, IVE still claimed the top spot for the final week of January.

The show revealed the winner at the end, and to everyone’s surprise, IVE secured their second consecutive #1 victory!

This major achievement marks a historic milestone for the group, reaching five music show wins with just their pre-release track.

Fans, known as DIVE, couldn’t be more excited, and IVE couldn’t be more grateful. In a statement from Starship Entertainment, the group expressed, "It feels like a surprise gift right before our official comeback. We've only had happy moments promoting 'Rebel Heart,' and we're so thankful for this 1st place win."

They went on to add, "Starting from February 3, we will bring even more happiness to DIVE. The title track 'Attitude' we will release then is a song that we all really love, and we hope DIVE will look forward to it."

“Rebel Heart,” released on January 13, is the pre-release track for IVE’s third mini-album IVE EMPATHY, which will drop on February 3. The song has already been making waves on both domestic and international music charts. It continues to perform well on Billboard, landing at 51st on Billboard Global Excl. U.S. and 97th on Billboard Global 200 as of February 1.

But it’s not just chart success that’s getting attention! The “Rebel Heart” dance challenge on TikTok has taken the internet by storm, with the members’ dance challenge videos collectively surpassing 24.96 million views with just two posts.

Additionally, viral challenges like the emoji challenge and the band challenge—where popular Korean bands perform the chorus of “Rebel Heart” in their own style—have sparked enthusiastic responses from fans all over the world.

With their official comeback just around the corner, IVE is poised for even greater success. Get ready for IVE EMPATHY and the double title tracks, including “Attitude,” coming on February 3.

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