Anushka Sen's Korean Film 'Jeju Olle' Heads to Newport Beach Film Festival for North American Premiere

Anushka Sen’s Korean film Jeju Olle is scheduled for its North American premiere at the 27th Newport Beach Film Festival on October 21. Directed by Jin Kwang-Gyo, the romance film combines Indian and Korean talent to explore personal loss, new beginnings, and unexpected connections.

The project marks Anushka's debut in Korean cinema. Commenting on the North American premiere, the actor stated, “Being here in the US for Jeju Olle’s North American premiere is a special feeling. The film brings India and Korea together through a story that now gets to reach audiences across North America.” She also expressed pride in bringing the story forward and representing India internationally.

Directed by Jin Kwang-Gyo, Jeju Olle follows Alisha, an Indian star portrayed by Anushka Sen, who travels to Jeju Island after experiencing a personal loss. On the island, she encounters Sun-woo, a former K-pop idol played by Korean actor Kang Hyung-Suk who is dealing with his own disappointments. The characters connect through music and shared experiences while navigating their individual struggles against the landscape of South Korea’s Jeju Island. The film features dialogue in Korean, Hindi, and English.

The feature highlights Korean-Indian collaboration as Korean entertainment continues to attract viewers in India. For Anushka, who maintains a social media following of nearly 40 million across platforms, the project expands her acting career into international markets.

Distribution discussions are reportedly underway in 21 countries, with wider release details still awaited.