Actor Lee Jung Hyun took the first step on the path of a film director, a dream she has had since her 20s. On the episode of KBS 2TV’s ‘Newly Released Restaurant’ aired on the 23rd, a scene was revealed where Lee Jung Hyun introduced her first film ‘Let’s Go, Flower Snack’ at the Jeonju International Film Festival as a directorial challenge. Lee Jung Hyun was deeply moved as she realized her long-held dream of becoming a film director. ‘Let’s Go, Flower Snack’ tells a touching story about socially marginalized individuals, depicting the story of a mother and daughter trapped in the blind spots of welfare. The film was invited to the Korean Cinema section of the Jeonju International Film Festival and was recognized for its artistic merit. The interest in Lee Jung Hyun’s directorial debut was high, with tickets quickly selling out after screenings. Director Park Chan-wook attended the event to congratulate Lee Jung Hyun on her debut, revealing their deep connection once again. The two first met through the short film ‘Night Fishing,’ and have maintained a close relationship since then. Director Park Chan-wook praised Lee Jung Hyun, saying, “When she acts, she is so natural and has an immersIVE quality that can gIVE people goosebumps,” acknowledging her talent as an actress. Lee Jung Hyun cherished her relationship with Director Park Chan-wook, and on the broadcast, she even presented him with homemade plum syrup and all-purpose soy sauce. Receiving the gift, Director Park expressed, “I never knew the day would come when I would work with Lee Jung Hyun. Looking back on our first meeting, I feel it was a fateful encounter.” Lee Jung Hyun expressed gratitude for Director Park’s encouragement and pledged to challenge herself in directing feature films in the future, following his advice. Additionally, Lee Jung Hyun garnered attention for her excellent cooking skills showcased on ‘Newly Released Restaurant.’ She impressed the judges in the noodle cooking competition with her dish ‘Change Everything to Cream! Green Onion Cream Pasta,’ ultimately winning the competition.
