Exciting news for film enthusiasts! The 29th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has officially announced that the charming Park Bo Young and the versatile Ahn Jae Hong will be gracing the stage as hosts for the highly anticipated opening ceremony. Mark your calendars for October 2, 2024, at 7 PM, as the dynamic duo will take the spotlight at the Busan Cinema Center's outdoor theater in Haeundae.

Park Bo Young, who first captured hearts in the 2006 drama Secret Campus, skyrocketed to fame with her standout role in the 2008 blockbuster Speed Scandal.

Since then, she’s dazzled audiences in a variety of roles, from A Werewolf Boy (2012) to Your Wedding (2018), and memorable dramas like Oh My Ghostess (2015) and Strong Woman Do Bong-soon (2017).

Last year, she captivated viewers with her powerful performances in Concrete Utopia and the Netflix hit Mental Health Ward, earning prestigious accolades such as the Best Actress Award at the 2024 Blue Dragon Series Awards and the Star of the Year Award at the 2023 Busan Film Critics Awards.

Her return to BIFF isn’t new; she was previously seen at the festival in 2015 with films Mutant and The King’s Case Note.

Ahn Jae Hong has also made a name for himself with unforgettable roles, starting with his impressive turn in the 2014 film Soccer Player. He continued to win hearts in hit dramas like Reply 1988 (2015-2016), Fight for My Way (2017), and Melo is My Nature (2019). His recent performance in the Netflix original series Mask Girl (2023) showcased his remarkable range, leading to accolades including Best Supporting Actor at the 2024 Blue Dragon Series Awards and the 2024 Baeksang Arts Awards, and Best Actor in a Series at the 2024 Director's Cut Awards.

Ahn Jae Hong’s connection to BIFF is notable too, having been part of the festival in 2013 with 1999, Meeting and returning last year with the TVING original series LTNS (2024).

The 29th Busan International Film Festival will run from October 2 to October 11, 2024, kicking off with the opening ceremony on October 2 at the Busan Cinema Center.

The festival’s opening film is the much-anticipated Netflix movie The Old Way, directed by Park Chan-wook and Kim Sang-man, featuring a stellar cast including Kang Dong-won, Park Jung-min, and Cha Seung-won.

Stay tuned for more updates as BIFF 2024 promises to be an unforgettable celebration of cinema!

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BIGBANG's G-Dragon has joined the viral "APT." challenge and this time, he's doing it with BLACKPINK's Rosé!

On December 27th, G-Dragon shared a fun video on his social media with the caption, "Who run the world? Number one girl."

The clip shows G-Dragon, Rosé, and designer Eva Chow all gathered together, ready to take on the "APT." challenge.

In the video, G-Dragon follows the lyrics of "APT. APT." and performs the "APT. Game" moves. He also points to a hat with a "No Parking" logo, clearly enjoying every second of it.

Rosé couldn't help but laugh at G-Dragon's playful antics, and soon, she joined in the fun, striking poses in front of the camera and showing off her adorable charm.

The chemistry between G-Dragon and Rosé, both part of the YG Family, adds an extra layer of excitement for fans watching the challenge.

Meanwhile, G-Dragon made waves in the music world with his solo comeback in October, releasing his long-awaited album POWER after a seven-year hiatus.

He followed up with the track "HOME SWEET HOME", featuring his BIGBANG members Taeyang and Daesung, which took the spotlight when it dropped on November 22nd.

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