Actress Jeon Ji-hyun received the Extraordinary Star Asia Award at the 25th New York Asian Film Festival.

Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, the New York Asian Film Festival is a film event that introduces diverse genre films from various Asian countries. Each year, leading actors and directors from the Asian film industry attend, drawing global attention from movie fans. On the 10th (local time), Jeon Ji-hyun’s film “COLONY” was selected as the opening screening of the festival. She attended the event alongside director Lee Sang-ho, enhancing the ceremony’s prestige and showcasing her stature.

At the gala awards ceremony held on the 11th during the New York Asian Film Festival, Jeon Ji-hyun was honored with the Extraordinary Star Asia Award, one of the festival’s most prestigious accolades. The award recognizes actors who have contributed to the development of Asian cinema and demonstrated outstanding performances on international stages. It is a meaningful and significant honor that acknowledges her extensive filmography built over the years.

Throughout her career, Jeon Ji-hyun has showcased unparalleled charisma on screen through versatile acting transformations across various genres in films such as “Autumn in My Heart,” “My Sassy Girl,” “A Tale of Two Sisters,” “The Thieves,” “Berlin,” and “Assassination.”

This year, she delivered a compelling portrayal of Kwon Se-jeong, the protagonist and leader of a survival group, in the film “COLONY.” She convincingly depicted a character who maintains her convictions even in extreme circumstances, expressing cold judgment, strong leadership, and deep human struggles within the character’s inner world. Her powerful performance helped drive the film to achieve the highest opening box office score among domestic releases in 2026, surpassing the break-even point with over 5 million viewers. The film was also officially invited to the Midnight Screening section of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, receiving recognition for both its artistic merit and popular appeal.

Meanwhile, Jeon Ji-hyun’s upcoming project “Human X Kumiho” is scheduled to air on JTBC in the first half of 2027 and will be available globally via the Amazon Prime streaming platform.

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