Scarlett Johansson’s Seoul comeback: Skincare shopping, heart gestures and Hollywood glam

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Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson returned to Korea for the first time in eight years to promote the film “Jurassic World: New Era.”

A red carpet event was held on Tuesday at Times Square in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, featuring director Gareth Edwards and actors Scarlett Johansson, Rupert Friend and Jonathan Bailey.

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This marks Johansson’s second visit to Korea, the last being in 2017 for the film “Ghost in the Shell.”

Ahead of the premiere, Johansson made a surprise appearance on the popular Korean TV show “You Quiz on the Block,” personally announcing her upcoming visit and raising excitement among fans.

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Speaking at a press conference held at the Four Seasons Hotel, she said, “I’m so excited to be back here. I wish I had more time to be here.”

She added, “This morning I just ended up going to buy a bunch of makeup and skincare products. That was my day. I was like, 'I have to go and do that first.' And I think I had about seven kinds of kimchi at the breakfast this morning,” expressing her affection for Korean culture.

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Beloved for her role as Black Widow in the Marvel franchise, Johansson drew a large crowd of fans who waited for hours to see her on the red carpet.

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While she wore a sheer black polka-dotted dress for the press event, she dazzled on the red carpet in a white gown. She spent time signing autographs and engaging warmly with fans.

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“Jurassic World: New Era,” set to premiere on Tuesday, follows Zora (Scarlett Johansson) and Henry (Jonathan Bailey) as they enter the world’s most dangerous island — the site of a secret research facility from the original “Jurassic Park” — to save humanity. There, they uncover shocking truths and must survive amid the threat of dinosaurs.

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This article from Xportsnews is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.