Director Yoon Je-kyun and writer Kim Eun-sook—two giants in Korean film and TV—sat down with Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung to discuss the crisis facing the K-content industry and how to overcome it.
🎬 K-Content Roundtable in Jeonju
On May 7, the Democratic Party's campaign committee hosted a roundtable titled "K-Content Industry Development Dialogue" at the House of B café in Jeonju Hanok Village. Attendees included Lee Jae-myung and top figures from Korea's cultural and entertainment industries.
The session, themed "Movies, Dramas, and the Future Screen Written by Politics," tackled urgent issues threatening Korean content today—from industry stagnation to declining profits—and sought tangible solutions.
🌟 Big Names, Bold Ideas
Frontline creators led the conversation. Among them:
- Yoon Je-kyun, director of Ode to My Father
- Kim Eun-sook, screenwriter of The Glory
- Park Hae-young, writer of My Mister
Kim Eun-sook stressed the need for structural support for creators. "A stable production environment is essential to making great content," she said.
📉 K-Drama Soars, Film Stumbles
While dramas like The Glory and When Life Gives You Tangerines have gone global, Korea's film industry is facing a slump—with shrinking audiences, fewer productions, and falling revenues.
Lee Jae-myung acknowledged the crisis and likened storytelling in politics to creative work. He listened to the challenges raised by creators and shared his vision for turning Korea into a true cultural powerhouse.
🗳️ Lee's Soft Power Vision
Last month, Lee pledged his "Soft Power BIG5" initiative to elevate Korea into a top cultural nation. The roundtable marked a key moment in aligning creative voices with political leadership ahead of the election.
[Photo Credit: Dispatch DB, CJ ENM, Lee Jae-myung's Instagram]
