[Here is LA] D-1 Rehearsal Site... 'Gisaengchung' Main Staff Also Headed to Oscar (Summary)

[Los Angeles=Lee Isul, Entertainment Reporter]

On the eve of the much-anticipated Oscars ceremony, a massive crowd has gathered around the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, LA. Amid growing excitement for the Academy Awards, the main cast of "Parasite" (director Bong Joon-ho), along with key staff such as the cinematographer and art director, are all set to attend the Oscars in full force.

Director Bong Joon-ho and actor Song Kang-ho have been staying in the U.S. since January, starting with the Golden Globes, actively campaigning for the Oscars. Jo Yeo-jeong arrived earlier for a photo shoot, and on the 7th (local time), Lee Sun-kyun, Lee Jung-eun, Jang Hye-jin, and Park Myung-hoon landed in LA. Park So-dam joined today (the 8th). Choi Woo-shik is scheduled to arrive in LA on the 9th (Korean time) due to his film shooting schedule.

"Parasite" has been nominated for six awards, including Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay, marking the first time a Korean film has achieved this. Notably, the Academy has exceptionally invited the entire main cast to the ceremony, heightening expectations for a win.

According to local reports on the 9th, key staff members such as editor Yang Jin-mo, nominated for Best Editing; art director Lee Ha-joon, nominated for Best Production Design; screenwriter Han Jin-won, nominated for Best Original Screenplay; cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo; producer Jang Young-hwan; production manager Park Min-cheol; and assistant director Kim Sung-sik have been arriving in LA to take the Oscars stage.

The Oscars represent the final chapter in the global journey of "Parasite," which has swept prestigious film festivals and awards worldwide since the Cannes Film Festival last May. Director Bong Joon-ho expressed his desire to celebrate the finale together, saying, "Meaningful results have been achieved thanks to everyone's collective efforts."

The 92nd Academy Awards ceremony will be held on the 9th at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California. "Parasite" is the first Korean film ever nominated for six awards, including Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay. Previously, it won the Best Foreign Language Film at the Golden Globes, narrowing the distance to the Oscars.

On the day before the ceremony, the red carpet road has been laid out at the Dolby Theatre in LA, with large barricades installed right in front of the theater to control the area. The Oscars red carpet show rehearsal took place that day. Information about the nominated films, including "Parasite," was displayed on electronic boards as staff busily checked equipment. At the end of the red carpet road, American critic Elvis Mitchell is scheduled to interview directors and celebrities. Additionally, model Lily Aldridge and journalist/TV talk show host Tamron Hall are expected to chat with actors and stars walking the red carpet.

Currently, security personnel are stationed every 10 meters around the Dolby Theatre to maintain order. Large barricades have been set up, and entry is restricted to authorized personnel only. At the red carpet rehearsal site, bringing in drinks or food is prohibited, and smoking is also banned, reflecting a strong emphasis on safety.

Director Bong Joon-ho and actors Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Jo Yeo-jeong, Lee Jung-eun, Jang Hye-jin, Park Myung-hoon, Park So-dam, and Choi Woo-shik of "Parasite" are expected to walk the red carpet and receive intense attention. The world’s eyes are on whether "Parasite" will conclude its journey triumphantly at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, LA.

Meanwhile, the 92nd Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. Korean time on the 10th.

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