Aviva Press

By Maria Esteves - August 22, 2008

The 8th New York Korean Film Festival 2008 (NYKFF) Opening Night VIP Gala Reception preceded the New York Premiere of HWANG JIN YI, directed by Chang Youn-hyun, held at The Times Center, Thursday, August 21, 6:00 PM. The successful 2008 NYKFF opening night gala reception special guests included filmmakers, actors, artists, industry executives, producers, and friends of Korea Society. A special Q&A session with director Chang Youn-hyun immediately followed the NY premiere film. Presented by The Korea Society, 2008 NYKFF held at Cinema Village and BAMcinématek, runs from August 22-31, 2008.

HWANG JIN YI is a compelling and passionate historical film based on the novel by Hong Suk Joong. The film depicts Hwang Jin Yi (Song Hye-kyo) life story, a Korean aristocrat of the Joseon Dynasty from the 1500's who becomes a legendary kiseang (female entertainer) when her past is revealed. Jin Yi's true love Nom-Yi (Yoo Ji-tae), a childhood friend remains her eternal protector.

HWANG JIN YI, directed by Yoon-Hyun Chang | Drama, Romance | South Korea | 2007 | 141 min. | Korean with English sub-titles | released by CJ Entertainment, 2002 North Korean award-winning novel, New York Premiere, 2008 New York Korean Film Festival, screening in Korea.

NYKFF08 Opening Night Gala Reception; director
Yoon-Hyun Chang, (right), with actor Yoo Ji-tae,
HWANG JIN YI.

NYKFF08 Opening Night Gala Reception; NYKFF
festival coordinator Yuni YoonJung Cho, senior
program officer film, The Korea Society.

NYKFF08 Opening Night Gala Reception; NYKFF
event organizer Eun Young Byunn, director, E-UM.

 
NYKFF08 Opening Night Gala Reception; acting
executive director, John C. Woo, Asian Cinevision,
with Jim Cho, friends of Asian CineVision.