Shin Hyun-bin: "I received the support from Cannes... I also went beach running with Koo Gye-hwan" [Cannes★Interview] ②

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• Invited for Midnight Screening at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival... Interview with Shin Hyun-bin of the film 'COLONY'

Actor Shin Hyun-bin said she felt a warm heart of support at the Cannes Film Festival.

Shin Hyun-bin gave an interview on the 16th (local time) at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France, sharing stories related to the film 'COLONY' (directed by Yeon Sang-ho). 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 on the 15th.

"COLONY" is a film set in a building quarantined by an unidentified infection outbreak, where isolated survivors battle infected individuals evolving in unpredictable forms. Director Yoon Sang-ho, a regular at the Cannes Film Festival, has been invited for the fourth time, following his first feature-length animation "King of Pigs" (2012, Directors' Fortnight), "Train to Busan" (2016, Midnight Screening), and "Peninsula" (2020, Official Selection). Known for leaving a strong impression on the global film industry with genre films that blend Korean-style zombie tropes with original twists, Director Yoon Sang-ho once again demonstrated the prowess of the father of Korean zombies through "COLONY."

Shin Hyun-bin, a singer, showcases an expanded acting spectrum by playing Gong Seon-hee in the special investigation team.

Shin Hyun-bin, sharing her thoughts on attending the Cannes Film Festival, said, "It was enjoyable. Although I was worried that the screening time was slightly delayed, I received a lot of warm support from the moment I entered the red carpet until the movie ended. It felt as though those supporters were part of making this film together, and I felt that they were an integral part of the movie."

Kong Seon-hee plays a character in "COLONY" who works outside the building infested with zombies, contributing to problem-solving. Shin Hyun-bin stated, "I thought this role was both very good and challenging. I struggled with how to portray it. It shouldn't lean too heavily on emotions, nor should it be emotionless. I also thought a lot about the character's fundamental personality." She further explained, "I felt she was a very wise person and tried to maintain balance from the outside."

When asked if Shin Hyun-bin was enjoying Cannes, she replied, "I went for a run with senior actor Koo Hyo-kyun on the Cannes beach. I had planned to go running, and since he suggested it, I went out. However, the wind was strong, and I needed to manage my physical condition, so I left early and came back."

Meanwhile, 'COLONY', which was first unveiled at the Cannes Film Festival, will be released domestically on the 21st.

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