The 79th Cannes Film Festival has begun, with Korean films and directors taking center stage. Park Chan-wook, the first Korean to be appointed as the jury president, emphasized that the festival will focus on artistic achievements. Na Hong-jin's film 'Hope' is competing for the Palme d'Or award. The festival will run until May 23rd. - Park Chan-wook is the first Korean to be appointed as the jury president of the Cannes Film Festival. - Na Hong-jin's film 'Hope' is competing for the Palme d'Or award. - The 79th Cannes Film Festival will run from May 12th to May 23rd. Q: Why is this trending? A: The Cannes Film Festival is trending due to the significant presence of Korean films and directors, including Park Chan-wook and Na Hong-jin, who are making history and gaining international recognition. | The 79th Cannes Film Festival has begun, with Korean films and directors taking center stage. Park Chan-wook, the first Korean to be appointed as the jury president, emphasized that the festival will focus on artistic achievements. Na Hong-jin's film 'Hope' is competing for the Palme d'Or award. The festival will run until May 23rd. - Park Chan-wook is the first Korean to be appointed as the jury president of the Cannes Film Festival. - Na Hong-jin's film 'Hope' is competing for the Palme d'Or award. - The 79th Cannes Film Festival will run from May 12th to May 23rd. Q: Why is this trending? A: The Cannes Film Festival is trending due to the significant presence of Korean films and directors, including Park Chan-wook and Na Hong-jin, who are making history and gaining international recognition.