Yum Hye-ran’s ‘My Name Is’, Captivates Berlinale with ‘Standing Ovation’ Vlog Released… Opening on April 15

With its official invitation to the 75th Berlinale, the film My Name Is has released a ‘Berlinale Vlog’ capturing the excitement of the festival, earning rave reviews from critics around the world.

From Incheon Airport to the Berlinale Red Carpet… An Emotional Journey

The released vlog showcases the stunning journey of the My Name Is team, from the excitement-filled departure to the dazzling red carpet event, and to the premiere screening where they interacted with local audiences. Despite the inclement weather, director Jung Ji-young and actors Yum Hye-ran and Shin Woo-bin received the spotlight from local media with bright smiles, and the applause and cheers that followed the screening confirmed the global stature of the work.

Notably, the video captures the emotional moment when the actors, who greeted the audience with anxious expressions before the screening, were teary-eyed as they received a loud standing ovation when the ending credits rolled. The ensuing Q&A session with the audience provided profound insights into the film's historical context from director Jung Ji-young.

“I treated her like a real mother”… A Timeless Ensemble Created by Yum Hye-ran and Shin Woo-bin

In addition to the premiere screening that sold out, meaningful meetings with local Korean residents followed. Yum Hye-ran expressed her heartfelt thanks saying, “I’m truly grateful for the warm welcome,” while rookie actor Shin Woo-bin, making his screen debut with this work, shared his youthful impressions saying, “I feel excited and nervous starting my first film in such a great place.”

In particular, Shin Woo-bin mentioned his chemistry with senior actor Yum Hye-ran saying, “I tried to act like a real mother to be perceived through the gap between us,” raising anticipation for the poignant synergy they will show in the film.

Chasing the Painful Memories of Jeju 77 Years Ago… Nationwide Release on April 15

Scheduled for release on April 15, My Name Is tells the story of 18-year-old ‘Young-ok’ (played by Shin Woo-bin) who wants to erase his awkward name, and his mother ‘Jeong-soon’ (played by Yum Hye-ran) who seeks to reclaim her painful memories from 1949 in Jeju.

This film, which carries the intense heat of Berlin, will bring forth the sad promise buried deeply for 77 years to the surface, delivering a profound and brilliant resonance to theaters this spring.