Kim Hyung Seo, also known by her stage name BIBI, is a versatile artist, excelling as a rapper, singer, songwriter, and actress. On Tuesday (7/5/2024), she clinched the Best New Actress award in the Film category at the 2024 Baeksang Art Awards.
Despite being a newcomer to Korean cinema, BIBI’s acting prowess has already garnered recognition. If you’re curious about her performances, here are some recommendations of Korean movies starring BIBI that are perfect for you.
1. Hopeless (2023)
poster for the Korean film Hopeless (doc.Megabox/Hopeless)In the film Hopeless, BIBI takes on the lead role, portraying Ha Yan, the half-sister of Yeon Gyu (Hong Xa Bin). This movie delves into the struggles of Yeon Gyu, a teenager who fights against adversity to hold onto hope.
Yeon Gyu, facing violence at home, dreams only of a peaceful life with his mother and sister. However, circumstances continually thwart his aspirations. When he seeks help from Chi Geon (Song Joong Ki), a city thug, Yeon Gyu embarks on a journey that intertwines his fate with Chi Geon’s. Can Yeon Gyu realize his dreams against all odds?
2. Phantoms (2023)
Korean film Phantom poster (instagram.com/cjenmmovie)In Phantoms, BIBI portrays Ayanami, a Japanese informant, amidst a backdrop of espionage during the Japanese colonial era in Korea in 1933. The film follows five suspects accused of being “Ghosts,” spies for the anti-Japanese resistance, as they navigate a tense interrogation in a remote hotel. Will they succeed in their mission to escape?
3. Whispering Corridors 6: The Humming (2021)
Korean film poster Whispering Corridors 6: The Humming (doc. CGV/Whispering Corridors 6: The Humming)In Whispering Corridors 6: The Humming, BIBI takes on the role of young Noh Eun Hee in a mystical tale set in a high school. Strange occurrences in the school’s toilets spark suspicion among students Kim Ha Young (Kim Hyun Soo) and Kim So Yeon (Choi Ri). As Noh Eun Hee, now a vice principal at her alma mater, uncovers eerie secrets, she becomes entangled in a web of supernatural events.
BIBI’s journey from the bottom has showcased her versatility, excelling in both singing and acting. Fans eagerly await her upcoming projects, anticipating her continued success in the entertainment industry.
