'Persona: Sulli': Synopsis, Release Date of Late K-pop Idol's Last Film & Interview
The posthumous film of Choi Jinri, "Persona: Sulli," confirmed its release!
According to Mystic Story, the project will have two parts - a short movie and a documentary. It is set to be unveiled on THIS date.
'Persona: Sulli' Confirms Release in 2nd Half of 2023, To Feature Film '4: Clean Island'
On September 6, the production company Mystic Story officially confirmed the release of former f(x) and late Sulli's last work in the second half of 2023.
In particular, "Persona: Sulli" will be divided into two parts: (1) a feature-length documentary film, "Dear Jinri" (directed by Jung Yoon Seok), and (2) a short play, "4: Clean Island" (directed by Hwang Soon Ah and Kim Ji Hye).
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In the main poster released, Sulli sits in front of the camera, raising expectations for a new aspect as an actress which will be seen in "Persona: Sulli."
On the same day, the production company revealed the synopsis of the two films. Starting with the short play, "4: Clean Island," depicts the story of "4," who dreams of immigrating to the world's cleanest place.
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In the film, "4" tells the story of a special pig on a strange immigration checkpoint where people can only pass by confessing their sins.
It is expected that through this film, Sulli's deep and inner acting will shine.
'Dear Jinri': Late Idol's Last Interview to Have World's Premiere at 2023's BIFF
Aside from a short film, the feature-type documentary, "Dear Jinri," will also be released, which contains the late Sulli's daily thoughts and worries as a 25-year-old idol and actress.
"Dear Jinri" will be released through a world premiere during its screening at the documentary showcase of the wide angle section at the 28th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF). The event will be held from October 4 to 13 at Busan Cinema Center.
Regarding the reason the film was pushed through despite preventing factors:
"We wanted to let you know that Sulli was a good actor and a good person through her new and final work, 'Persona: Sulli."
Prior to the idol's passing, "Persona: Sulli" drew much attention as the second series of "Persona," starring her best friend, singer and actress IU.
Initially, the project was supposed to have five short films inspired by Sulli, but after she passed away in October 2019 due to an extreme choice, the production was halted and further details remained undisclosed.
Meanwhile, the late Sulli made her debut in the entertainment industry as a child actress in 2005 and she later on made her debut as f(x) jn 2009.
During their heyday, the quintet became popular by releasing hits, "La ChA TA," "Chu~," "Rum Pum Pum Pum" and "Red Light." However, in 2015, she suddenly left the team to focus on her activities as an actress and broadcaster, but she died at the age of 25 in October 2019.
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