Lee Jung-jae and Jung Woo-sung to Attend Toronto Film Festival Together as Directors

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] Directors Lee Jung-jae and Jung Woo-sung are heading to Toronto together.

According to Megabox Joongang Corp Plus M on the 24th, Lee Jung-jae and Jung Woo-sung will attend the Toronto International Film Festival next month with their directorial debuts. "Hunt" (directed by Lee Jung-jae) has been invited to the Gala Presentation section of the Toronto International Film Festival and will be screened as a North American premiere on September 15. Jung Woo-sung's first feature film as a director, "Guardian," has been officially invited to the festival's Special Presentation section.

Lee Jung-jae and Jung Woo-sung will attend the GV (Guest Visit) event "In Conversation With..." held at the TIFF Bell Lightbox in Toronto on September 16.

"In Conversation With..." is an event where clips from the invited guests' past works are showcased, and the guests engage in discussions with the audience on various topics. Last year, Benedict Cumberbatch, invited for "The Power of the Dog" and "Louis Wain: The Man Who Drew Cats," Kristen Stewart for "Spencer," and Kenneth Branagh for "Belfast" attended. Other guests such as Mahershala Ali, Angelina Jolie, Johnny To, and Denzel Washington have also participated and interacted with the audience.

This year, there will be a session discussing "The Outlaws," in which Lee Jung-jae and Jung Woo-sung co-starred, as well as their respective directorial works "Hunt" and "Guardian."

The Toronto International Film Festival stated, "It is an understatement to say that Korean films and TV series shine briefly. For over 20 years, Korean filmmakers, creators, and actors have continuously produced the most creative and outstanding works. Lee Jung-jae and Jung Woo-sung have been key players in Korean films and TV series that dominate the world."

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