Lee Jung Jae established his name as one of the most talented stars in the industry, dominating the scene not only in Korea, but also in Asia Pacific and the US.

Now, he's making history as a director as his debut film "Hunt" gets invited to the most prestigious film festival, the 75th Cannes.

Lee Jung Jae's 'Hunt' Receives Invitation To the 7th Cannes Film Festival

Lee Jung Jae flaunted his immersive acting skills in the 2021 survival series "Squid Game," which received critical acclaim from all parts of the world.

This 2022, the award-winning actor goes down in history as a director after receiving a Cannes Film invitation for his debut film "Hunt."

"Hunt" depicts the story of two top-notch National Intelligence Service (NIS) agents who discover shocking truths while hunting down the person in charge of North Korean spies.

Lee Jung Jae stars as the movie's sensuous director and also the star of the show, agent Park Pyung Ho. His best friend, equally talented actor Jung Woo Sung then plays the role of his rival, Kim Jung Do.

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With his directorial debut film being invited to the Cannes Film Festival, Lee Jung Jae is deeply honored.

"Thanks to the producers' passion and support and the actors' efforts and contribution, my debut project will happen at the Cannes," Lee Jung Jae stated.

"Hunt" will hold its screening at the Midnight Screening category, a feature that aims to appeal to the public through its action, thriller, noir, horror and fantasy elements.

After its screening at the Cannes Film Festival, Lee Jung Jae's "Hunt" will meet the audience through theaters nationwide in the summer.

The annual Cannes Film Festival returns to its regular schedule after the two years due to COVID-19, and it officially opens on May 17.

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Koreeda Hirokazu, who had been seen at the prestigious event five times, returns to Cannes with "Broker."

The Japanese director won the prestigious Palme d'Or in 2013 with "Life Father, Like Son" and in 2018 with "Shoplifters."

This year, aims to bag another Palme d'Or with the film "Broker." It tells the story of baby boxes set up for people to anonymously give them up after having no means to provide for their babies anymore.

"Broker" boasts its star-studded lineup with multi-talented artists IU, Song Kang Ho, Kang Dong Won, Bae Doona and Lee Joo Young.

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Once it has been screened at the 75th Cannes Film, "Broker" is set to hit the screen in South Korea on May 6.

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Written by Elijah Mully.