The next Korean film Project Y. was officially invited to Premiere al 50th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), but rather than being celebrated, it is already bogged down in the dispute. The film is the protagonist Han so-hee AND Jeon Jong-Seo-Wo of the most spoken actresses of Korea, but not entirely for the right reasons.
What is the y project about?
Project Y. It is a rating criminal drama set in the underground world of Gangnam. The film follows two women, played by Han so-hee AND Jeon Jong-Seowho work in the adult entertainment sector. In the desperate attempt to escape their gloomy reality, they devise a risky plan to steal 8 billion krw in gold of smuggling.
Although the noir concept and the themes of despair and survival can appeal to the international public, many Netizen Koreans call the non -original and unnecessarily provocative plot. The use of the term women HWA-Rye-on-a euphemism in Korean culture for sex workers-attached particular criticisms, with many who have accused the glamorous film or trivialization of a sensitive topic.
Han So-Hee and Jeon Jong-Seo: a choice of risky casting?
Most of the repercussions derives from the casting of Han so-hee AND Jeon Jong-Seoboth who are currently facing public control.
Han so-hee It was at the center of a media storm due to a controversy of high profile relationships that involves Ryu Jun-Yeol AND Hyeri. While the complete story remains dark, his spacious frequent online with critics have caused the suffering of his reputation.
Jeon Jong-Seo He also dealt with strong criticisms, with a series of past accusations including school bullying, not filtered behaviors on social media and reports of weak conduct against the press. These accidents made it one of the most polarizing figures in the Korean entertainment sector.
With both actresses often labeled as “problems”, their collaboration in a daring themed film for adults led many to question the times and intent of the project.
Online reactions: “That’s why Korean cinema is decreasing”
The Netizen did not hold back their opinions, with comment sections flooded with disapproval items:
- Why are we still shooting films on sexual operators and gangsters?
- This concept was made to death.
- Vote to ban this movie.
- Are women interesting only if they suffer or sell their bodies?
Some users even argue that the film promotes a distorted and harmful image of women, asking for his liberation to be completely canceled.
Despite the controversy, a small segment of spectators is defending the film, underlining that the gritty characters align with the angular people and the acting strengths of Han so-hee AND Jeon Jong-Seo. The TIFF invitation of the film also suggests a potential artistic value, suggesting that Project Y. It could be more than a simple shock value.
However, the repercussions in Korea does not show signs of slowing down, raising serious questions about the line between the bold narration and public responsibility in today’s cinematographic scene.
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