Actor Kim Minha has been selected as the sole host for the opening ceremony of the 31st Busan International Film Festival.
Since her debut in 2016, Kim Minha has steadily built her own filmography across both the screen and television. She notably drew widespread attention for her role as the young Sunja in the globally acclaimed Apple TV+ series "Pachinko" (2022, 2024), where she delicately and densely portrayed a character living a resilient life amidst the turbulence of the era. Building on this performance, she won the Rising Star Award in the TV category at the 2022 Asian American Awards, proving her potential on the international stage.
She has since been expanding her acting spectrum by moving across various genres, including the dramas "Light Shop" (2024), "Way Back Love" (2025), "Typhoon Family" (2025), and the film "Hana Korea" (2026). Her progressive steps and solid acting skills have led to critical acclaim both domestically and internationally. She successively won the Best Actress in International Competition at the 2025 Seoul International Drama Awards, Best New Actress at the 2025 Blue Dragon Series Awards, and Best Actress (Rising Star) at the 2026 Korea First Brand Awards, firmly establishing her presence as a leading next-generation Korean actor and icon.
The Busan International Film Festival stated, "This host selection is the result of focusing on actor Kim Minha's unique path, as she has faithfully represented the inner sides of characters with in-depth interpretations in every work. We expect that Kim Minha, who has captivated audiences with her earnest yet bold demeanor through diverse project activities, will showcase steady hosting at this opening ceremony that will further brighten the prestige of the festival."
The 31st Busan International Film Festival with Kim Minha will be held for 10 days from Tuesday, October 6 to Thursday, October 15 around the Busan Cinema Center.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kim Ji-hye)