Following is one of the Korean movies that fans have eagerly awaited. It falls under the mystery and thriller genres and is set to premiere on May 15, 2024, in South Korean theaters.
One of the highlights of Following is its cast, which is highly anticipated. From Shin Hae Sun, Byun Yo Han, Lee El, to Shim Dal Gi, they have made significant contributions to South Korean cinema. So, while waiting for its release in Indonesia, let’s take a look at the backgrounds and profiles of the main actors in the film.
1. Shin Hae Sun
film Following (doc. Content Zio/Following)- Real Name: Shin Hae Sun (신혜선)
- Stage Name: Shin Hae Sun
- Role in Following: Han So Ra
- Date of Birth: August 31, 1989
- Place of Birth: South Korea
- Citizenship: South Korean
- Agency: YNK Entertainment
- Active Years: 2012 to Present
- Education: Sejong University
- Instagram: @shinhs831
Shin Hae Sun began her career with supporting roles in Korean dramas like School 2013 (2013). She gained recognition for her roles in Oh My Ghost and She Was Pretty in 2015. Apart from dramas, she has also appeared in Korean films, with a leading role in Following, where she portrays Han So Ra, an influencer who fabricates her image on social media and mysteriously disappears.
2. Byun Yo Han
Byun Yo Han in the film Following (doc. Content Zio/Following)
- Real Name: Byun Yo Han (변요한)
- Stage Name: Byun Yo Han
- Role in Following: Koo Jung Tae
- Date of Birth: April 29, 1986
- Place of Birth: South Korea
- Citizenship: South Korean
- Agency: Saram Entertainment
- Active Years: 2011 to Present
- Education: Korea National University of Arts
- Instagram: @byunyohan_official
Byun Yo Han entered the entertainment industry with minor roles in Korean films in 2011. He started his drama career in 2012 with Vampire Prosecutor 2. In Following, he plays Koo Jung Tae, a character who enjoys stalking others, with Han So Ra as one of his victims.
3. Lee El
footage of Lee El in the film Following (instagram.com/contentzio)
- Real Name: Kim Ji Hyun (김지현)
- Stage Name: Lee El (이엘)
- Role in Following: Oh Young Joo
- Date of Birth: June 26, 1982
- Place of Birth: South Korea
- Citizenship: South Korean
- Agency: Artist Company
- Active Years: 2009 to Present
- Education: Sungkyunkwan University
- Instagram: @2l_kjh
Lee El has a rich history in South Korean entertainment since her debut in 2009. She gained recognition through dramas like Goblin (2016) and recently starred in My Liberation Notes (2022). In Following, she portrays Oh Young Joo, a detective investigating Han So Ra’s disappearance.
4. Shim Dal Gi
Shim Dal Ki footage in the film Following (instagram.com/contentzio)
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- Real Name: Shim Dal Gi (심달기)
- Stage Name: Shim Dal Gi
- Role in Following: Ji Hee
- Date of Birth: June 12, 1999
- Place of Birth: South Korea
- Citizenship: South Korean
- Agency: Saram Entertainment
- Active Years: 2018 to Present
- Instagram: @dalki612
Following boasts a promising cast. Are you eagerly awaiting the release of this film? Let’s stay tuned for the screening schedule!
