Jung Ho Yeon is set to make a major Hollywood splash as she takes on the lead role in Director Kim Jee-woon's new film, The Hole.

On November 7, U.S. media outlet Variety announced that Jung will star in this adaptation of the award-winning novel The Hole by Pyun Hye-young.

The story follows the intense journey of a professor named Oh Gi, whose life takes a dark turn after a tragic car accident.

Jung’s agency, Saram Entertainment, confirmed that she will play Sandy, the wife of Professor Oh Gi, who dies suddenly in the accident. Jung will act alongside Theo James from The White Lotus, creating an on-screen couple that’s sure to captivate audiences.

The Hole will be shot in both English and Korean, with filming locations in South Korea and the U.S., and is expected to start production in early 2024.

This role follows Jung’s recent Hollywood debut in the Apple TV+ series Disclaimer, directed by Alfonso Cuarón. In the psychological thriller, she plays Jisoo, the assistant to a journalist portrayed by Cate Blanchett. Her portrayal in Disclaimer has already drawn attention, showing her versatility and charisma.

Jung has also completed filming for Hope, a thriller directed by Na Hong-jin. In Hope, she stars alongside Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, Alicia Vikander, and Michael Fassbender in a suspenseful story of survival in a small coastal village facing a mysterious threat.

With roles in both Hollywood films and Korean cinema, Jung Ho Yeon is proving herself as a rising global star. Fans are eagerly waiting to see her next big-screen performances.

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Actress Kang Ye Won got emotional as she opened up about why she took a break from broadcasting and why she’s finally giving love a chance.

On the March 3 episode of tvN STORY’s Can I Love Now?, Kang Ye Won made her debut as a new participant looking for romance.

During the broadcast, she revealed that negative online comments had deeply affected her. "I used to cry all the time reading comments. I get hurt easily. What might be a small wound for others feels like a huge blow to me," she shared, expressing the stress she faced from malicious remarks.

She also admitted that at one point, she wanted to leave everything behind. "I kept thinking, ‘How long do I have to keep working this hard?’ and it became overwhelming."

She added, "At one point, I thought, ‘I should just quit everything and move to the countryside,’ and that idea actually gave me peace," she confessed.

When it came to dating, Kang Ye Won shared that she had always been content watching others fall in love.

"It never worked out for me. I wasn’t the type to ask for introductions either. I just found comfort in living as an observer. Maybe it’s my fate. I’m fearful, and I lack courage. If I feel like someone might hurt me, I block them out from the start," she admitted.

However, the actress revealed that she ultimately joined Can I Love Now? for her father. "My dad was born in 1943. He had me late in life, and his health isn’t great."

She added, "I realized that if I continue living alone like this, I won’t be able to give my parents any hope until the moment they pass away," she said with tears in her eyes. "My perspective on life has changed. I no longer think just about myself, but about my parents."

Kang Ye Won’s heartfelt confession touched many viewers, leaving fans rooting for her to find happiness.

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