What is the Academy Museum screening?

Actor Park Hae-il is the focus of a special screening series at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, which started on October 29 and runs for about two weeks. According to Yonhap News, the program presents eight of his films, starting with his debut Wikiki Brothers (2001) and ending with Decision to Leave (2022), a film that drew praise from overseas critics.

What did Park say about the event?

Speaking to Yonhap News at the museum on October 30, Park said he felt like a stranger in Los Angeles but was warmly welcomed. He described the screenings as a kind of business card or profile handed to film lovers, filmmakers and local audiences. He credited Korean directors and actors who have built the country's film reputation at international festivals for opening that door.

Does Park want to work in Hollywood?

Park said he is focused on Korean cinema for now. He would rather make well-made domestic films that gain attention abroad than join Hollywood productions. He added that language matters, and he would consider a global project if the role could be played in Korean.

For international fans

If you want to explore his career before the retrospective, Park is known for a long run of popular Korean films and series over more than two decades. According to his remarks, the directors Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon-ho are good places to start for international viewers who want to understand his acting.