South Korean actor Jung Il-woo will visit Vietnam from July 30 to 31 to promote the Vietnamese-South Korean film “Leaving Mom.”
Jung plays Jeong-min in the movie. His character is a kind-hearted South Korean man who deeply cares for his Vietnamese wife, Le Thi Hanh.
Vietnamese actress Juliet Bao Ngoc plays the younger Le Thi Hanh. Hong Dao portrays the older version of the character, according to Vietnam News.
Star-studded promotional activities across Vietnam
The 38-year-old actor will join several promotional activities during his Vietnam visit.
First, Jung will attend the film’s official premiere. He will also tour cinemas across the country and meet fans.
In addition, the actor will take part in a special fan event for his Vietnamese supporters.
The film has a K rating. Viewers under 13 can watch it with adult supervision.
Advance screenings will take place on July 30 and 31. The film will then receive its nationwide release on August 1.
Jung’s strong Vietnamese fanbase
Jung visited Vietnam in mid-2024. His trip quickly went viral across social media.
The visit also strengthened his connection with Vietnamese fans. It later helped open the door to his role in “Leaving Mom.”
South Korean producer Kim Dae-kuen explained how the team approached Jung.
The production team discovered that Jung had a strong following in Vietnam. His hit show “Unstoppable High Kick” also remains popular with Vietnamese audiences.
As a result, the team invited Jung to join the project.
Emotional story of family and resilience
“Leaving Mom” is a joint Vietnamese-South Korean production directed by Mo Hong-jin and produced by Phan Gia Nhat Linh.
The film includes a star-studded cast from both nations, such as Hong Dao, Tuan Tran, Juliet Bao Ngoc, Jung Il-woo, Quoc Khanh, Hai Trieu and Lam Vy Da.
The story follows a son’s emotional journey as he cares for his mother who is battling Alzheimer’s disease. It delivers a heartfelt message about family while also touching on themes like friendship, love and resilience during challenging times.
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