Jung Ho-yeon receives standing ovation at Venice Film Festival

Actor Jung Ho-yeon poses on the red carpet during arrivals for the screening of the mini-series "Disclaimer," out of competition, at the 81st Venice Film Festival, in Italy, Thursday. Reuters-Yonhap

"Squid Game" actor Jung Ho-yeon received a standing ovation at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, where she appeared alongside Cate Blanchett in her Hollywood debut.

Jung graced the red carpet on Thursday and Friday at the festival, attending Apple TV+'s premiere of "Disclaimer."

On the first day, she captured attention in a striking red dress, and the following day, she turned heads again in a bold black dress with daring cut-out details, drawing an intense spotlight on the red carpet.

Particularly notable was her moment with Cate Blanchett, which generated much buzz. The Hollywood Reporter noted that Jung Ho-yeon was a central figure among the Generation Z audience lined up on the red carpet, and cheers erupted when she posed for a photo with Cate Blanchett, highlighting the global appeal of the two stars together.

"Disclaimer," which premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, is a psychological thriller series directed by Alfonso Cuarón.

Actor Jung Ho-yeon and Australian actor Cate Blanchett arrive for the premiere of the series "Disclaimer" during the 81st Venice Film Festival in Italy, Thursday. The series is presented out of competition at the festival running from Aug. 28 to Sept. 7. EPA-Yonhap

It tells the story of Catherine (Cate Blanchett), a journalist who has built a career exposing the wrongdoings of others, when she receives a novel from an unknown author. Jung plays the role of Ji-soo and shares screen time with Cate Blanchett in this intriguing series.

Variety reported that "Disclaimer" received a rapturous response from the Venice audience. After the screening, the audience gave a five-minute standing ovation, showering the show with praise, it reported.

The Hollywood Reporter also commented that despite the film's runtime of over three hours, the audience stood and applauded as the lights came on at Venice's Sala Grande cinema, capturing the excitement of the moment.

Previously, Jung has attended numerous prestigious awards ceremonies, such as the Gotham Awards, the Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG), the Critics Choice Super Awards, the Emmys and the British Academy Film Awards, both as a presenter and a recipient.

She became the first Korean and the first non-English speaking actor to win best actress at the SAG Awards.

"Disclaimer" is set to be released on Oct. 11.

Actor Jung Ho-yeon, second from left, and other cast members arrive for the premiere of the series "Disclaimer" during the 81st Venice Film Festival in Italy, Thursday. EPA-Yonhap

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