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The 79th Cannes Film Festival is being held from May 12 to May 23, 2026, in Cannes, France. This year's festival has drawn major global attention for its star-studded premieres, Asian cinema lineup, and distinguished jury, including South Korean filmmaker Park Chan Wook, who serves as president of the Feature Films Competition jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival.
Moreover, director Na Hong Jin's Hope, starring Hwang Jung Min, Zo In Sung, and Jung Ho Yeon, was invited to the main competition section, while director Yeon Sang Ho's Colony was selected for the Midnight Screenings.
Actress Jun Ji Hyun, presenting Colony, exuded elegance in a sophisticated look. Joining her on the red carpet were director Yeon Sang Ho, Koo Kyo Hwan, Ji Chang Wook, Shin Hyun Been, and Kim Shin Rock.
Among other Korean celebrities at this year's festival were Han So Hee, Lim Yoon A, and Jung Ho Yeon.
Chinese celebrities also made a notable presence at this year's Cannes festival.
Zhou Ye quietly made her presence felt with a soft, cool, and gentle aura. With soft makeup and elegant accessories, she wore a look of effortless grace. For this Cannes appearance, the Legend of the Female General actress opted for a simple and understated outfit with a low-key and restrained styling approach.
Xie Ke Yin, aka Chloe Xie, makes her first appearance on the international red carpet.
For this red-carpet look, The Story of Pearl Girl actress chose a minimalist, high-end sequined mermaid gown, paired with neat, refined makeup and a sleek hairstyle.
Throughout the Cannes red carpet, no matter how many new-generation actresses made striking appearances, Gong Li has always been an irreplaceable central figure. Having attended Cannes for decades, she no longer needs styling to attract cameras or generate buzz — her presence alone is enough to dominate the entire scene.
This year, the veteran actress appeared in a minimalist custom black gown. Refined and grand, she chose a simple and elegant design.
Even more noteworthy, it is reported that Gong Li delivered a speech in Chinese, allowing her native language to echo on the world stage.
Source (Chinese): Baidu, Harper's BAZAAR Vietnam
