Lee Hye Ri S Self Directed Trailer Unveiled At Opening Ceremony

Hyeri was selected as the eighth ‘Next Actor’ for the 14th Muju Sanggol Film Festival, where she premiered a self-directed trailer on June 4, 2026. According to Cineplay, the singer and actress spent two nights and three days at the festival participating in an outdoor talk, a guest visit (GV) session, and a special exhibition at the Choi-bi Museum.

The event highlighted Hyeri’s transition into directing and her efforts to connect with audiences through curated personal content. TenAsia reported that she transformed into a director for the festival’s opening ceremony, where she revealed a self-trailer designed to showcase both the image the public expects from her and the potential she hopes to demonstrate in her future career.

What activities did Hyeri lead at the Muju Sanggol Film Festival?

Hyeri’s involvement in the 14th Muju Sanggol Film Festival spanned several distinct programs designed to bridge the gap between the actor and the audience. After the June 4 opening ceremony, she held an outdoor talk on June 5. During this session, she discussed her trajectory as an actor and her specific approach to the craft, according to Cineplay.

On June 6, the final day of her official schedule, Hyeri attended a GV for the drama The Competition for Seon-eui. She used the question-and-answer session to share her personal interpretations of her character and provide behind-the-scenes details from the filming process.

What was the ‘Actually, Lee Hye-ri Hasn’t Even Started Yet’ exhibition?

Parallel to the film festival events, a special exhibition titled Actually, Lee Hye-ri Hasn’t Even Started Yet was hosted at the Choi-bi Museum in Muju-gun, Jeollabuk-do. This exhibition focused on the actress’s professional growth and personal history, featuring a collection of her personal items and behind-the-scenes looks at her previous works.

The exhibition concluded on June 7, 2026. Following the event’s close, Hyeri shared photos on her personal social media account on June 8, 2026, showing her in front of the exhibition hall to maintain communication with her fans, per Cineplay reporting.

When will Hyeri return to television?

Hyeri’s festival appearance comes shortly before her return to the small screen. She’s set to appear in a new Monday-Tuesday drama on ENA titled Dream to You. The series is scheduled to premiere on July 13, 2026, with Hyeri taking on the role of Joo I-jae.

This upcoming role follows her recent branding activities, including her appointment as the face of Hourglass in August 2025. The combination of her directing efforts at the Muju Sanggol Film Festival and her upcoming television role suggests a strategic expansion of her artistic identity beyond traditional acting.