Jeon Ji-hyun: "Top star? I don't think about it... Balancing work and family" [Cannes★Interview ③]

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• Invited to the Midnight Screening at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival... Interview with Jeon Ji-hyun on the film 'COLONY'

Actress Jeon Ji-hyun revealed that she strives to maintain a balance between her acting career and her personal life after marriage.

On the 16th (local time), Jeon Ji-hyun held an interview for the film 'COLONY' (directed by Yeon Sang-ho) at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, in the afternoon. The film 'COLONY' was invited to the Midnight Screening section of the 79th Cannes International Film Festival and met audiences at the Grand Lumière Theater through its official screening the day before, on the 15th.

On this day, Jeon Ji-hyun shared her impressions of arriving at the Cannes Film Festival, saying, "It's wonderful. Thanks to Director Yeon Sang-ho, I am so happy to be here at Cannes, which can be called the dream of all filmmakers. Although this is my third time coming to Cannes in a formal capacity, it is my first time being invited with a Korean film. I felt the emotional moment of the film being screened at the Grand Lumière Theater. I realized I must live with even more gratitude. I am infinitely grateful to the director."

Jeon Ji-hyun chose to work on a film by Director Yeon Sang-ho for her first screen return in 11 years, taking on a new challenge. Known as a true fan of Director Yeon Sang-ho, Jeon Ji-hyun said, "Everyone has things they don't want to reveal, one by one. I thought Director Yeon Sang-ho reveals those unique human discomforts while telling many stories in his own distinctive style. His worldview and style are so good that I watched all his works, and there were even roles I coveted as an actress. However, when I decided to work with him, I worried about his personality because the style of his works is not ordinary. What if he is a strange director? What if he makes things difficult for me? I had primal thoughts, but I was so happy." She added, "It was a very comfortable set. We worked with gratitude for such a great filming environment, clocking in and out on time."

Sitting next to her, Director Yeon Sang-ho said, "Jeon Ji-hyun is actually a top star. So, I was a bit worried that she might act like a 'diva' on set. But Jeon Ji-hyun took charge to keep the waiting time from becoming boring and organized recreations. Also, every time we filmed, she would fight to share something from home." He continued, "When she does things like that, the atmosphere improves, and when the actors' atmosphere is good, it becomes easier for the staff to work." He expressed his gratitude.

Jeon Ji-hyun shared, "I truly value these moments. They are precious, and I am grateful. Especially for actresses like me, I thought that as we age, many opportunities will disappear. So, why work so sensitively and gain nothing? The thought of working with gratitude naturally grew stronger."

Having lived as a top star for decades, Jeon Ji-hyun said about the term "top star," "How could I live while consciously thinking of myself as a top star? The reason I started exercising diligently was to do my work well. But what if I only exercise hard? Ultimately, I must do my work well. But what if I only do my work well? People cannot be lonely, so I must also maintain my family well. I always think that balancing and building a life within that is what makes me who I am, and I live while constantly pondering this. I think that if I live my life well, good results will always come."

Meanwhile, 'COLONY', first unveiled through the Cannes Film Festival, will be released in Korea on the 21st.

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