{
  "id": 15759630,
  "title": "After 20 years in acting, Jung Il-woo ventures into film investment, distribution",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/after-20-years-in-acting-jung-il-woo-ventures-into-film-investment-15759630",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-20T15:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/20261021/after-20-years-in-acting-jung-il-woo-ventures-into-film-investment-distribution"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After two decades in the acting industry, Korean actor Jung Il-woo is branching out into film investment and distribution. Having expanded his reach across Asia, including China, Japan and Vietnam, he is now looking to use his experience to introduce quality films to audiences. At this year's Busan International Film Festival, Jung was given the honor of being a guest at the Japanese Cinema Night, where his star power added to the event. With a career that spans numerous Japanese productions, Jung has transcended the boundaries of both Korea and Japan, playing a role in sharing films and fostering cultural exchange within the global film community.\n\nIn an exclusive interview with the Hankook Ilbo in Busan on October 9, Jung revealed that his invitation to the festival came through his involvement in the Amazon Prime original series \"Criminal.\" The Busan International Film Festival has served as a crucial platform for filmmakers from across Asia to connect and discover new works, and Jung expressed his desire to contribute something meaningful to the event. He explained his role both as an actor and a potential investor, detailing how he hopes to make a difference in the industry while continuing his artistic journey.",
  "summary": "Actor Jung Il-woo has added another title to his resume: film investor. After expanding his presence beyond Korea into markets across Asia, including China, Japan and Vietnam, he is broadening his scope by investing in and distributing films. His goal is to use the name and experience he has built over 20 years to introduce good films to audiences. At this year's Busan International Film…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "After 20 years in acting, Jung Il-woo ventures into film investment, distribution",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/after-20-years-in-acting-jung-il-woo-ventures-into-film-investment",
        "published": "2026-10-20T15:07:03.000Z"
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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."
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