"It's giving prestige"... Director Jang Hang-jun reveals the secret to simultaneously inviting Directors Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon-ho [22nd Jeonju International Music Film Festival]

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As the 22nd Jeonju International Music Film Festival approaches its opening, executive committee chairperson Director Jang Hang-jun showcased his exceptional network. Director Jang stated, "We have successfully invited both Director Park Chan-wook and Director Bong Joon-ho at the same time."

The official press conference for the 22nd Jeonju International Music Film Festival was held on the morning of the 6th at Myeong-dong Community in Jung-gu, Seoul. Attendees included Lee Sang-cheon Lee (President), Lee Jang-ho Jo Jik-wi (Director), Executive Committee Chairperson Jang Hang-jun, Programmer Jo Myung-jin, Guest Programmer Im Soo-yeon, Director Kim Cho-hee, and ambassador actor Ahn Jae-hong.

Executive Committee Chairperson Director Jang Hang-jun said, "I begged Director Bong Joon-ho and Director Park Chan-wook so much that I managed to invite them. I often tell my daughter that the top-tier figures in our country's industry are surprisingly not villains. However, what makes me proud of the film industry is that top-tier talents like Directors Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon-ho possess excellent human character and integrity. Having watched them for over 20 years, there is much to learn from them. They treat colleagues, actors, staff, and audiences with exceptional respect. They are people I am proud to call colleagues." He added, "This year, I thought it would be wonderful to bring both of them together in one place."

Director Jang continued, "Since both directors are extremely busy with numerous overseas schedules, I wasn't sure if they would accept and called them without hesitation. I approached the matter cautiously, but ultimately they graciously agreed. They also like me very much." He smiled, saying, "It is an honor to be able to join them at the opening ceremony. It is an honor for the Jeonju International Music Film Festival. Doesn't this give the film festival some prestige?"

Meanwhile, the 22nd Jeonju International Music Film Festival will be held from August 3rd to 8th for six days in various locations across Jeonju City next month.

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