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Kore-eda: 'If I visit Korea, I'll meet Song Kang-ho & Bae Doona; Hyun Bin is an actor I want to work with'
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Kore-eda: 'If I visit Korea, I'll meet Song Kang-ho & Bae Doona; Hyun Bin is an actor I want to work with'

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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Interview Sources not specified Outcome reported
  • South Korean broadcaster Sung Si-kyung met with acclaimed Japanese film director Hirokazu Kore-eda.
  • During their meeting, Sung Si-kyung prepared a meal of chicken soup and shrimp pancakes for Kore-eda.
  • Kore-eda expressed interest in working with actors Song Kang-ho and Bae Doona if he visits Korea, and named Hyun Bin as an actor he'd like to collaborate with.

South Korean broadcaster and singer Sung Si-kyung recently sat down with renowned Japanese film director Hirokazu Kore-eda for a warm conversation about cinema. The meeting was documented in a YouTube video titled 'Director Hirokazu Kore-eda and I Shared a Heartwarming Movie Talk,' uploaded to Sung Si-kyung's channel.

Director Hirokazu Kore-eda and I Shared a Heartwarming Movie Talk

— Sung Si-kyung's YouTube channelThis is the title of the YouTube video documenting the meeting between Sung Si-kyung and Kore-eda.

During their encounter, Sung Si-kyung showcased his culinary skills by preparing a traditional Korean meal for the director. The spread included hearty chicken soup and savory shrimp pancakes, providing a comfortable setting for their discussion.

Kore-eda, known for his critically acclaimed films like "Shoplifters" and "Broker," shared his thoughts on potential future projects in South Korea. He expressed a strong desire to work with established Korean actors Song Kang-ho and Bae Doona should he have the opportunity to visit the country for filmmaking.

If I visit Korea, I definitely want to meet Song Kang-ho and Bae Doona and try working with them.

— Hirokazu Kore-edaKore-eda expressed his interest in collaborating with these prominent Korean actors.

When asked about specific actors he would like to collaborate with, Kore-eda named the popular star Hyun Bin, indicating his interest in the actor's talent and potential for future projects. The conversation offered a glimpse into the director's admiration for Korean cinema and its leading talents.

The actor I want to work with is Hyun Bin.

— Hirokazu Kore-edaKore-eda specifically named Hyun Bin when asked about actors he wishes to collaborate with.
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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.

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