Jeon Do-yeon to Star in New Film

Actress Jeon Do-yeon

By Lee Hyo-won

Staff Reporter

Jeon Do-yeon, the most high profile actress here since being crowned Best Actress at the Cannes International Film Festival in May, will star in Lee Yoon-ki's forthcoming piece ``Meotjin Haru'' (A Fine Day), Bom Film Productions announced Friday.

Jeon won the prestigious award for her portrayal of a traumatized woman in Lee Chang-dong's ``Secret Sunshine'' (2007). For her 11th film, the 34-year-old has chosen the role of a jobless, lover-less woman in her 30s who spends a strange day with her ex-boyfriend. The male lead is yet to be cast.

Director Lee is well known for his critically acclaimed piece ``This Charming Girl'' (2005).

``I am happy to be able to work with the chameleon-like actress,'' Lee was quoted as saying according to Bom Film Productions, which also produced Jeon's previous works ``Untold Scandal'' (2003) and ``You are My Sunshine'' (2005).

``Meotjin Haru'' is scheduled to go into production this November for release early next year.