"It's hard to believe"... I-DLE member Shuhua makes her debut as a lead actress, entering the Toronto International Film Festival with her first starring role

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Shuhua (SHUHUA), a member of the girl group i-dle (I-DLE), is set to appear at the Toronto International Film Festival.

The film "Happy and Joyful Days," in which Shuhua plays the lead role, has been officially selected for the Special Presentation section of the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, held from September 10 to 20.

The Toronto International Film Festival is one of the world's largest film festivals in North America. Among its various sections, the Special Presentation showcases new works by globally acclaimed actors and directors. Previous Korean films invited to this section include Bong Joon-ho's "Mother" (2009) and "Parasite" (2019), as well as Park Chan-wook's "The Handmaiden" (2016). With her first starring role, Shuhua has now secured a place on the stage of a world-renowned film festival, marking a significant milestone in her acting career.

Shuhua shared, "When I heard the news, it was hard to believe. It is a great honor that from my very first project, I could move forward onto an international stage with such a talented team. I hope all viewers of the film find empathy and comfort through the story of Lin Ziqi (Lin Jiaqi), and that they feel the sincerity we poured into this work."

"Happy and Joyful Days" tells the story of two sisters with completely different personalities whose peaceful daily lives are shaken after encountering a mysterious figure named Goyang. The film was directed by Feng Ai Fiona Ruan (Ruan Fengyi), who previously won the New Director Award, the International Federation of Film Critics Award, and the Audience Award at the Golden Horse Awards — one of the most prominent film festivals in the Chinese-speaking world — for her debut feature "American Girl" ().

In the film, Shuhua plays Lin Ziqi, the youngest daughter with a bright and innocent personality. After meeting Goyang, Lin Ziqi experiences various emotions within her relationship with her sisters and gradually undergoes personal change. Having showcased diverse charm on stage, Shuhua now expands her artistic reach to the screen, taking her first step as an actress.

I-DLE (Miyeon, Minnie, Soyeon, Yuqi, Shuhua) will continue their global activities by performing at the major music festival "Lollapalooza" in Chicago, USA, on the 31st (local time). They are also scheduled to conclude their world tour with concerts at Galaxy Arena in Macau on August 29 and 30 for the "2026 i-dle WORLD TOUR [Syncopation] IN MACAU."

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