Kawai Yumi to Visit Korea for the First Time in January with 'Travel and Days'... Meeting Korean Audiences

Director Miyake Sho's film 〈Travel and Days〉 has been steadily gaining popularity since its release, and the lead actress Kawai Yumi has confirmed her visit to Korea.

This visit marks Kawai Yumi's first official trip to Korea, where she will spend a special time communicating directly with Korean audiences from January 8 (Thursday) to 10 (Saturday) for 2 nights and 3 days.

Kawai Yumi, the 'Acting Genius' of the Japanese Film Industry, Makes Her First Visit

Kawai Yumi left a strong impression on domestic fans by playing the role of 'Keyboard' in the 2022 film 〈Summer Film!〉, and she has been recognized for her acting skills by winning Best Newcomer awards at major ceremonies such as the Yokohama Film Festival and the Blue Ribbon Awards.

Continuing her active career, she has established herself as a leading actress in Japan by winning the Blue Ribbon Award for Best Actress for the 2024 film 〈Desert of Namibia〉 and the Japan Academy Prize for Best Actress for 〈About the Inside〉.

In 〈Travel and Days〉, she appears as 'the Woman on the Beach', a character written by the protagonist 'I' (played by Shim Eun-kyung), providing audiences with a fresh sensation. Kawai Yumi has expressed her deep affection for this work, stating it is "a masterpiece filled with countless emotions within a small story."

〈Travel and Days〉 Approaching 50,000 Viewers, Gaining Momentum for Long-Term Success

Released on December 10, 〈Travel and Days〉 surpassed 10,000 viewers within 3 days of its release and has shown remarkable box office speed by exceeding 40,000 viewers in just 15 days.

With the support of actual viewers, it is expected to surpass 50,000 viewers by the end of the year, and the news of Kawai Yumi's visit to Korea is likely to add strong momentum to the film's long-term success, which is expected to continue until 2026.

Detailed promotion schedule and ticket information for the opportunity to meet actress Kawai Yumi will be released sequentially through the official SNS of the importing/distributing company Etnine Film.