The next generation of newcomers who will be responsible for Chungmuro's future will clash
Nov 17, 2024
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This year, the appearance of jewel-like newcomers in Chungmuro was remarkable. Many say that new actors who will lead the next generation of Chungmuro have brightened the future of the Korean film industry based on their solid acting skills. With rookies with infinite potential and personality colored the screen throughout 2024, curiosity is raised about the result of who will win the Blue Dragon Trophy.
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This year's candidates for the Rookie of the Year Award are drawing attention by showing their individuality in various themes such as tradition and modernity, reality and supernatural.
Kang Seung-ho performed in-depth acting as Jang-son Sung-jin, who tries to pioneer his way in the values of tradition and family in the movie 'Jang-son'. "Jangson" is a work about three generations of large families fighting fiercely over the operation of the tofu factory, the family business, on the day of the memorial service. In the play, Sungjin is a character who conflicts between his family's expectations and the life he wants to choose. Kang Seung-ho drew sympathy from the audience by portraying the psychological conflict and confusion of Sungjin's character in detail. In particular, the conflict between traditional and modern values was seriously expressed through the declaration of giving up the family business and the resulting confrontation between the family.
Noh Sang-hyun showed the charm of a bold and free soul by playing Jang Jang Sung-soo in the movie 「The Love Act of the Large City」, which tells the story of Jae-hee (Kim Go-eun), who lives in her own style without paying attention to others, and Jang Sung-soo, who became entangled with him. Through a character named Heung-soo, Noh Sang-hyun naturally portrayed Jae-hee's bold attitude at first, but was gradually led. He revitalized the play by expressing the confusion and excitement felt in the subtle change in relationship with Jae-hee.
Lee Do-hyun appeared as Bong-gil, a shaman who digs up the secrets of a bizarre tomb, in 'Pmyo' and performed intensely. The movie is a mystery thriller about a shaman named Hwarim and Bong Gil, who received a large commission from LA, the United States, to solve the problem of her ancestors' graves. Lee Do-hyun was praised for maximizing the tension of the play by expressing the supernatural phenomena, fear, and responsibility for his role while proceeding with the graveyard, delicately describing the growth and change of Bong-gil in a close relationship with Hwarim, a priest.
Lee Jung-ha gave off positive energy by playing the role of Chi-hyung, who helps the soccer team's cheerleading team in 'Victory'. 'Victory' is a story about Pilseon and Mina, who love dance, forming a cheerleading club in Geoje at the end of the century in 1999. Lee Jung-ha is a member of Geoje Sang High School's soccer department and shows exchanges with Pilseon through the performance of the cheerleading club 'Millennium Girls'. He expressed the value of support and solidarity through a bright and confident tooth-shaped character and impressed the audience Lee Jung-ha, who stands at the center of the play.
Finally, Joo Jong-hyuk played the role of Jae-in in 『I Hate Korea』 and gave a free and honest performance. "'I Hate Korea' is a movie about Kye-na leaving Korea in search of a new life, and Jae-in, played by Joo Jong-hyuk, is a person who inspires bright and cheerful energy by her side. Joo Jong-hyuk made use of the cheerful atmosphere of the play by honestly and wittyly expressing Jae-in trying to escape the framework of the existing society.
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The actors nominated for the Best New Actress Award have established themselves as the new faces of Chungmuro by expressing the depth of their emotions through various themes such as family conflicts, personal growth, and challenges toward their dreams.
Actress Kwon Yu-ri, who starred in the movie Dolphin, played Na-young, who lost her parents and was hurt by an accident. Kwon Yu-ri conveyed calm hope and warm emotion by expressing Na-young's courage through bowling and hitting the world again in a light but absorbing way.
Park Joo-hyun played the popular YouTuber Yuna in the thriller `Drive', which depicts a YouTuber who is kidnapped by an unidentified person and has to raise 650 million won through live broadcasts for an hour in the trunk of a car running. Park Joo-hyun received favorable reviews for realistically portraying Yuna's character in a situation where she was kidnapped by an unidentified person for unknown reasons and had to broadcast live while trapped in the trunk of her car.
Lee Joo-myung appeared as Yoon Seul-ki, a pilot of Han Air, in the movie 'pilot', impressing him with his confident and cool charm. It truly captures the professional characteristics of a pilot and the desire for heaven, and convincingly expresses the character's inner conflict and growth process.
Next, Lee Hye-ri vividly portrayed a sense of responsibility and passion as the leader of the cheerleading team in the movie 'Victory'. Pilseon is a person who shares his passion with others and conveys the power of support. Lee Hye-ri sincerely conveyed the warmth and passion unique to Pil-seon.
Finally, Ha Yoon-kyung touched the hearts of the audience by delicately expressing the conflict and reconciliation between family members in the film About Daughter. About Daughter is a touching story centered on misunderstanding and reconciliation between parents and children. Ha Yoon-kyung expressed deep emotion by sincerely unraveling the complex feelings she felt as a daughter.
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