Small films instead of blockbusters... NCT's Jaehyun and Kim Min Ju, acting idols' debut official has changed

The official debut date for "acting idols" (actors + idols) has changed. Until a few years ago, they often debuted in large-scale Korean commercial movies or TV series, but recently
More and more directors are choosing to make low- or mid-budget films or experimental films as their debut works. It is also common for their debut works to receive invitations from major film festivals in Korea.
Thanks to the fandom, there seems to be a sense of joy at the casting of an acting idol who can achieve two goals: attracting an audience and becoming a hot topic.
[Challenge Thriller "NCT" Jaehyun → Challenge sign language "IZONE" former member Kim
MINJOO] Jaehyun of the group "NCT" made his successful screen debut in the movie "You Will Die in Six Hours" which was released on the 16th. "You Will Die in Six Hours" is based on a Japanese mystery novel.
It is a low-budget thriller film based on the novel of the same name by master writer Kazuaki Takano. Jaehyun plays Jun-woo, a prophet who can foresee someone's death.
It was invited to the International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) where it received positive reviews, and thanks to Jaehyun's popularity, it even set a record for sales in 76 countries overseas.
In some cases, they chose foreign films instead of Korean films.
Singer Kwon Eun Bi, who is currently active as a "BOMB Goddess," will be appearing in the third story of the popular Japanese movie series "S-Girlfriend."
She made her screen debut in the role of agent Sumin in "I Just Dropped My Phone - Final Chapter - Final Hacking Game".
The film will be released in Japan on November 1st. On the 24th, Park Ji Hoon, a former member of WANNA ONE, made his screen debut in the movie "The Most Beautiful Ode to Life".
Park Ji Hoon plays the role of Ki Hoon and works with Kim Jung Nam as his mother Mi Young. After the release, the movie received a rating of 9.48 points (out of 10) on portal sites.
It has been highly praised. On the 6th of next month, "IZONE" former member Kim Min Ju's screen debut "Hearing the Truth" will be released. "Hearing the Truth" is a remake of the Taiwanese movie of the same name.
Kim Min Ju plays the role of Ga Eul, a hearing impaired swimmer who supports her older sister Yeol Moo's (Roh Yoon Seo) love.
She was invited to the special premiere section and released preview. Kim Min Ju, who tried sign language and swimming for the first time for the character, has been praised for her acting, which exceeded expectations.
[Instead of countermeasures, we focus on small and medium-sized films... characters that are worth trying]
Up until now, acting idols have been performing in Korea for the first time on stage.
In most cases, they chose movies with high production costs or TV series directed by star directors.
Examples include Im Siwan, who starred in "The Attorney," and Yoona (Girls' Generation), who made her film debut in "The Aid." On the other hand, recent acting idols are focusing on the scale of productions, star directors, and big-name casts.
Film critic Jung Ji-wook said, "In the past, KRYSTAL (f(x)) also made their screen debut in the movie 'The Scream of the Dead' and became a good actor.
From the perspective of acting idols, the more low- and mid-budget films are released, the greater the range of roles they can choose from. Filmmakers and the Film Festival are also keen to see the Hot Topic nature of acting idols.
The fandom acts as an attractive element that can guarantee a hit."