Lee Byung Hun will be the first male host of the exclusive event at the opening ceremony. Lee Byung Hun has been closely involved with Busan since the 8th Busan International Film Festival in 2003.
It is expected that this will further strengthen the symbolism and significance of the 30th Film Festival. Now in his 35th year since his debut, Lee Byung Hun has continued to show his limitless acting skills by moving between movies and TV series.
With his wide range of skills and irreplaceable presence, he has established himself as one of Korea's leading "world-class" actors.
Recently, he has appeared in the Netflix series "Squid Game" and
He is once again leading the international status of content. In the midst of such success, his selection as the host of the opening ceremony of the Busan International Film Festival has a significance that goes beyond that of a mere host.
The opening ceremony of the festival was a turning point that redefined the identity and direction of the Film Festival, and Lee Byung Hun was present at this meaningful moment, completing a special stage that connected audiences and filmmakers.
Lee Byung Hun has appeared in many films, including "Inside Men" (2015), "Fortress of the Heavenly Father" (2017), "The Chiefs of Namsan" (2020), "Emergency Declaration" (2022), and "Conqueror" (2023).
With his outstanding acting skills in dramas such as "The Great Passage" (2023) and "Seungbu: Two Go Players" (2025), he has won both the quality and box office success while also sweeping all major acting awards, becoming one of Korea's leading actors.
He is set to show a new side of himself in the upcoming September movie "It Can't Be Helped."
Since his Hollywood debut in "The Incredible Joe" (2009), he has appeared in "RED 2" (2013), "
He has made a strong impression on the world of cinema with his appearances in films such as Terminator: Genisys (2015) and The Magnificent Seven (2016).
She has been known for her refined expressiveness and her voice, which freely moves between restrained emotional lines, in films such as "POP Girls! Demon Hunters" (2025) and "King of Kings" (2025).
With his acting, he has gone beyond being just an actor and has become a symbol. Actor Lee Byung Hun, whose name alone is enough to create a sense of presence, has been selected as the host of the opening ceremony of the third season, raising expectations even higher.
The 0th Busan International Film Festival will be held for 10 days from September 17th to 26th at the Busan Cinema Center.
2025/07/28 11:13 KST
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