Director Na Hong-jin's latest film, 'HOPE', currently competing at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival, has become a focal point of discussion following a controversial press conference held on May 18. During the event, an international reporter directed a disparaging remark toward the cast, including Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, and Jung Ho-yeon, by claiming ignorance of their identities while specifically acknowledging only non-Korean cast members. Despite this incident, the SF thriller has emerged as a significant contender, earning a solid rating of 2.8 and drawing attention as a dark horse for the Palme d'Or as the festival approaches its conclusion. - On May 18, during the 79th Cannes International Film Festival, an foreign reporter caused an uproar by making rude, dismissive comments about the Korean cast members of 'HOPE'. - 'HOPE' stands as the only South Korean film in the competition section this year, currently ranking as a highly discussed dark horse with a critic rating of 2.8. | Director Na Hong-jin's latest film, 'HOPE', currently competing at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival, has become a focal point of discussion following a controversial press conference held on May 18. During the event, an international reporter directed a disparaging remark toward the cast, including Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, and Jung Ho-yeon, by claiming ignorance of their identities while specifically acknowledging only non-Korean cast members. Despite this incident, the SF thriller has emerged as a significant contender, earning a solid rating of 2.8 and drawing attention as a dark horse for the Palme d'Or as the festival approaches its conclusion. - On May 18, during the 79th Cannes International Film Festival, an foreign reporter caused an uproar by making rude, dismissive comments about the Korean cast members of 'HOPE'. - 'HOPE' stands as the only South Korean film in the competition section this year, currently ranking as a highly discussed dark horse with a critic rating of 2.8.