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Gong Hyo-jin, Lee Jung-eun Reunite as Mother and Daughter After 7 Years Since 'Camellia Blooms'
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Gong Hyo-jin, Lee Jung-eun Reunite as Mother and Daughter After 7 Years Since 'Camellia Blooms'

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Gong Hyo-jin reunited with actress Lee Jung-eun for the film 'Travel to Gyeongju'.
  • The two previously starred together in the popular drama 'When the Camellia Blooms' seven years ago.
  • The reunion marks a significant moment for fans of both actresses and the previous drama.

Actress Gong Hyo-jin has reunited with veteran actress Lee Jung-eun for the upcoming film 'Travel to Gyeongju' (Gyeongju Gihaeng), marking their first collaboration since the hit drama 'When the Camellia Blooms' seven years ago. The reunion has generated excitement among fans who cherished their previous on-screen chemistry.

The production presentation for 'Travel to Gyeongju' was held on the morning of July 27 at Lotte Cinema in Konkuk University, Seoul. Alongside Gong Hyo-jin and Lee Jung-eun, the event was attended by co-stars Park So-dam and Lee Yeon, as well as director Kim Mi-jo. The film's cast and crew shared insights into the project, highlighting the anticipation for their collaboration.

Gong Hyo-jin, known for her versatile roles, and Lee Jung-eun, acclaimed for her powerful performances, previously portrayed a mother-daughter relationship in 'When the Camellia Blooms,' which garnered significant popularity and critical acclaim. Their reunion in 'Travel to Gyeongju' is seen as a significant event, with both actresses expressing their desire to work together again.

'Travel to Gyeongju' is directed by Kim Mi-jo and distributed by Lotte Entertainment. The film is produced by Michigan Venture Capital and Lotte Entertainment. The reunion of Gong Hyo-jin and Lee Jung-eun is expected to draw considerable attention, building on the strong foundation of their previous successful partnership.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.