On October 8, the 14th Pusan International Film Festival, or PIFF, opened in Busan. (Yes, the city takes a different official spelling than the film festival. Blame inconsistent Romanization.)

As the largest film festival in Korea, it drew a large list of attendees, as you can see from the long list of red-carpet walkers. It was definitely a star-studded opening night, and even included one familiar Hollywood face (Josh Hartnett).

This year’s PIFF features its largest lineup to date, screening 355 films from 70 countries, and closes on the 16th.

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With the Pusan International Film Festival just a day away, stars are preparing to make their appearances, including Sung Yuri and Jang Hyuk, whose new film Rabbit and Lizard [토끼와 리저드] screens there.

This PIFF screening precedes the movie’s wide release later this month (which will be on October 22), and will be accompanied by an October 9 talk session with and an October 10 fan signing. (Watch preview below.)

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Kim Haneul and other movie stars will participate in a midnight event at Lotte World amusement park later this month, the Birth Night Party, which celebrates the 10-year anniversary of Lotte Cinemas. The event begins at 11:30 PM on the night of October 16 and continues till 4:30 AM the next morning and comprises a special talk show and “movie party” emceed by comedian Park Ki-soo.

Part 1 of the night features Kim Haneul and her Level 7 Civil Servant colleagues Kang Ji-hwan and director Shin Tae-ra. They’ll talk about their movie with audience members and show behind-the-scenes and unreleased footage. The second part of the night features Sung Yuri and Jang Hyuk, the two stars of the upcoming melodramatic film Rabbit and Lizard.

In addition to the actors’ talk show, there will be a laser show and a mini-concert featuring performances by 2NE1, G-Dragon, After School, and others.

Sounds like a fun night, if you’re in the area. Tickets go on sale this week.

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Swallow the Sun was never on my radar — I tried really hard to understand what was going on, but Episode 1 made my head hurt — but it has performed well throughout its run. (The story went all over the place (Vegas, Africa, Jeju Island), but I suppose it must have worked, Episode 1 notwithstanding.) It didn’t break 20%, and I’m not sure the blockbuster-action-melodrama lived up to the hype of being “All In 2,” but it did cap off with a series high this week with a finale episode at 18.8%.

The drama allowed SBS to claim Wednesdays and Thursdays this summer, but it may have been more of a benefit to its stars than the station; the three leads credit the drama for taking them another step further in their careers. Ji Sung, Lee Wan, and Sung Yuri have raised their profiles another notch, and spoke about their feelings as the drama wrapped.

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Sung Yuri’s film debut, Rabbit and Lizard, has finalized its movie release date and will premiere in theaters on October 22. Currently starring in the SBS drama Swallow the Sun, Sung has acted in numerous drama projects since making her transition from singer to actress, but this is her first foray onto the big screen.

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