{
  "id": 13647713,
  "title": "Roh Jeong-eui, Show Kasamatsu uncover dark romance in 'Shaving'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/roh-jeong-eui-show-kasamatsu-uncover-dark-romance-in-shaving-13647713",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T05:17:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/films/20261011/roh-jeong-eui-show-kasamatsu-uncover-dark-romance-in-shaving"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Busan, director Kim Jung-hoon expressed optimism that his psychological thriller \"Shaving\" will provide solace and reassurance to those grappling with emotional wounds from the past. Shaving, a routine activity for many men, can be perilous and unsettling when scrutinized more deeply, according to Kim during a press conference at the Busan Cinema Center at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). The notion of an ordinary couple's mundane daily existence transforming into a perilous situation was pivotal in shaping the film's concept.\n\nKim centered the narrative around Su-yeon (played by Roh Jeong-eui), a horror novelist grappling with lingering trauma, as she spends a holiday at a rural house with her supportive boyfriend Shinji (portrayed by Show Kasamatsu). The idyllic getaway swiftly turns into a harrowing nightmare when Shinji inadvertently injures himself while shaving. The film was selected for the competition segment of the 31st Busan International Film Festival, marking Kim's return to feature filmmaking after a 13-year hiatus since his debut film \"Tinker Ticker\" in 2013.",
  "summary": "BUSAN — Director Kim Jung-hoon said he hopes his new psychological thriller “Shaving” will offer catharsis and comfort to viewers dealing with past emotional scars. \"Shaving is a daily routine for most men, but if you examine it closely, it is also dangerous and chilling,\" Kim said during a press conference at Busan Cinema Center at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) on Friday. \"It…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Roh Jeong-eui, Show Kasamatsu uncover dark romance in 'Shaving'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/roh-jeong-eui-show-kasamatsu-uncover-dark-romance-in-shaving",
        "published": "2026-10-11T05:02:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}