'Next Sohee' to premiere in North American theaters May

Korean filmmaker July Jung's drama-thriller "Next Sohee" will debut in North American theaters this May. The film follows a high school student's tragic internship experience and a detective's investigation, inspired by true events. "Next Sohee" received acclaim at international festivals, including a seven-minute standing ovation at Cannes. It highlights issues of systemic exploitation in labor practices. The film stars Kim Si-eun, known for her role in "Squid Game." Special screenings and Q&A events for the May release will be announced soon by distributors Zurty Studios and Echelon Studios.