DIRECTOR
LEE JOON IK
AND
LEE JOON GI
WILL HEADLINE
THE 20TH
ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATORY
EVENT
OF
THE KING
AND
THE CLOWN
THE CINEMATIC
MASTERPIECE
OF
THE 21ST
CENTURY
AND
THE BEST
MOVIE
IN
KOREA’S 100 YEAR
CINEMA HISTORY
AT
KT & G
SANGSANG MADANG CINEMA
ON
21 JUNE 2025
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The King
And The Clown, the defining movie of the 21st century which opened
in 2005, is regarded as the cinematic masterpiece in Korean cinema history. The
movie is a timeless triumph of storytelling, direction, and cultural impact.
Two decades later, the classic stll stands as the greatest Korean movie. The
legendary movie, directed by Lee Jun Ik and stars Lee Joon Gi, resonates as a
landmark of cinematic history that has shaped the course of filmmaking in the
21st century. And its 20th anniversary is the perfect
time to reflect on its legacy. The 20th anniversary will be
celebrated at KT & Sangsang Madang Cinema in Seoul. Director Lee Joon Ik and Lee Joon Gi will be
attending the celebratory event on 21 June 2025 (Saturday).       It's been two decades since the universally revered
movie made its debut. The movie is about 2 clowns and their desperate troupe of entertainers who put up
comedic skits that poke fun at the royal court. Gong Gil, a beautiful and
effeminate clown, portrayed by Lee Joon Gi, attracts the attention and interest
of the psychologically unstable King Yeonsan. The king goes on a rampage to kill his enemies after watching the skits. The final ending of the movie still
gives the audience the chills.    The immortal performance of Lee Joon Gi that defined a generation
is unmatched, unforgettable, and deeply loved. Though Lee was in his twenties at
the time of the shooting of the film, his performance is nothing short of
iconic. The portrayal of Gong Gil, the tragic clown, by Lee Joon Gi, is both
emotionally powerful and deeply nuanced. Lee delivers a hauntingly vulnerable
performance with quiet strength and emotional depth. He captures the inner
turmoil, moral conflict and fragile hope of a hapless and helpless character
standing at the edge of darkness.     https://www.instagram.com/p/B2jwDqsp-dU/ (source — Sports DongA |
https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/382/0000761832)    Lee Joon Gi and The King and The Clown were the winners of many
awards.                                                        |
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