Hallyu star Song Hye-kyo unveiled her new movie “Make Yourself at Home,” at the 13th Pusan (Busan) International Film Festival over the weekend. Song, one of the best known Korean actresses in Asia, surprised many when she chose to work on an independent film by first-time Korean-American director Sohn Soo-pum. “The film is not necessarily a Hollywood debut for me, rather it is an independent American movie,” Song said, Sunday in Busan. “I was very comfortable acting because I was working with people who loved movies.” A joint U.S.-Korea production, “Make Yourself at Home” is described as a psychological thriller about a woman shaman Sook-hee, who chooses to live an ordinary life in the United States. She marries a Korean-American named Peter, played by Arno Frisch. Song’s character in the film is something of a femme fatale, a role that is new to the actress who has played mostly sweet, innocent characters in popular Korean dramas like “Full House” and “All In." “The role was a challenge because it is a character that I have never played before. I didn’t choose it to change my image, I chose the work because I liked the overall feeling I got from reading the scenario,” Song said. Song’s dialogue in the film is about 80 percent in English. “It was really difficult. The staff all turned into English teachers and corrected my pronunciation. I am grateful to them,” she said. Her co-stars only had good things to say about Song. Firsch praised Song’s professionalism on the set. When asked about Song’s English ability, co-star Athena Curry said it was “excellent.” Song admitted she hopes to make it in Hollywood, following in the steps of other Korean stars like Kim Yun-jin and Rain. “I believe that I can work hard to make it in Hollywood, by steadily making movies,” she said. Source: seoulfull Credit: Korea Times Pic credit: Asia Today =========================================================================================================== Song Hye Kyo Promotes Her Debut Hollywood Movie On October 5th 5pm, Korean star Song Hye Kyo attended the press conference of her first ever Hollywood film, "Make Yourself at Home", held at the Pusan International Film Festival. Apart from the 3 leads of the movie, veteran actor Ahm Sung Gi and Kang Soo Yeon were also present to support this independent film. Song Hye Kyo's debut Hollywood film "Make Yourself at Home", also known as "Fetish", was first revealed at the 13th Pusan International Film Festival. US actress Athena Curry and actor Arno Frisch were there for promotion as well. "Make Yourself at Home" is a joint-collaboration between South Korea and U.S. It talks about a soon-to-turn-witch woman who moves to America and even marries an American in order to escape her destiny to become a witch. However, she did not manage to escape her fate but instead begins a battle with christian devotees. Song Hye Kyo plays as the cold-blooded witch So Hee. The following are excerpts from the press conference taken from SongHyeGyo.net: - When reporters asked Athena Curry about Song Hye Kyo's English competence, she replied, "It's excellent." Upon hearing Curry's answer, Song Hye Kyo shyly laughed. - In the movie, 80% of the lines are in English. When asked whether or not it was difficult, she replied "This is my first English speaking project. So I practiced a lot and had examinations during spare time. The staff were all Americans so they were like teachers to me. Each of them were so helpful, if my pronunciation was wrong they would correct it. I am truly grateful to them." - "After 'HwangJini' was finished, it was by mere chance that I saw the script [for 'Make Yourself at Home'] and I really liked it." - "People are calling the film my advancement to Hollywood but it's actually an independent film from New York. I, along with the loving people of the movie were able to stand in front of the camera with no burdens and act naturally. If another opportunity arises, I'd like to do an independent film again." - Athena Curry said, "Song Hye Kyo never lost her professional attitude and always displayed a happy impression." Fellow co-star Arno Frisch also complimented her by saying, "Song Hye Kyo did a wonderful job and I enjoyed working with her." Source: HANFEVER
