Korean stars surprised by American fandom

"A force to be reckon with."


There's a great article by Shelly Smith that encapsulates the recent Hallyu or Korean wave at this year's LVHIFF. LEE Byung-hun, the star of A BITTERSWEET LIFE was literally mobbed by throngs of screaming fans, mostly older women! There was strong representation across the board with our largest Korean contingent ever:

- KANG Je-gyu, director of SHIRI and TAEGUKGI, served on our Jury

- SAD MOVIE: Actor LEE Kiwoo and Director KWON Jang-kwon (The film sold out 4 times!)

- WELCOME TO DONGMAKGOL: Director PARK Kwang-hyun

- SA-KWA: Director KANG Yi-kwan

Viva Korea!