Model and actress Megu, famous as 'Koo Kyo-hwan's girlfriend,' is starring in the film "Save the Thirty," part of the CJ ENM and Korea National University of Arts (K-Arts) Film School 30th anniversary joint project "30 reasons you shouldn't quit movies."
The project was organized to commemorate the 30th anniversary of CJ ENM and the K-Arts Film School while also serving as an attempt to discover new creators and restore vitality to theaters. It is an omnibus snack movie that weaves 30 interesting stories—each presented in 3 minutes by 30 notable directors who will carry the past, present and future of Korean film—into a three-act film.
Megu appears in the second act, "Abyss," in the romance fantasy "Save the Thirty," directed by rising Chungmuro director Park Da-bin. She plays Onda, who meets a mysterious man called "Thirty" on a night when she was about to commit suicide and rediscovers the meaning of life, showcasing a dreamy yet seductive character performance.
In the newly released stills, Megu exudes an innocent yet ambiguous and seductive atmosphere, capturing viewers' attention and arousing curiosity and interest about the film.
In director Lee Ok-seop's short film "Love Villain," still talked about among cinephiles, Megu played the role of "Megu," the partner about to break up with Exchange (played by Koo Kyo-hwan), using a piece of "chewed gum" as a motif; the actress captivated audiences with a face never seen before as soon as she appeared on screen.
Director Lee Ok-seop conceived the scenario with Megu in mind from the planning stage; Megu, with a bare face without a trace of makeup filling the screen and conveying a strange emotional line in her own color, created a sensual and unique aura.
She also drew attention by showing a dense psychological thriller performance alongside leading actor Roh Jae Won in "The Collection," a fashion brand film and short film directed by director Lee Wa, who is regarded as a representative stylist of the domestic independent film scene. In the aesthetic and sensuous visuals, Megu was praised for her role as Mina, a mysterious visitor with a subtle, irresistible charm.
Megu, who became a global top model loved by many after debuting and working with numerous high-end brands and magazines, continues to capture the industry's and audiences' attention with her unique charm across the screen and various works. Expectations are growing for what new face she will show the public next.
Meanwhile, the second act, "Abyss," which includes "Save the Thirty" from "30 reasons you shouldn't quit movies," in which Megu appears, will have a solo opening at CGV on Jan. 21 with 10 stories.
[Photos] CJ ENM, "Love Villain," "The Collection," agency "All Company"
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