Actress Jeon Do Yeon has shared her thoughts on the growing Oscar buzz surrounding her performance in Netflix's Possible Love, revealing why winning another major award is no longer her biggest priority.
On November 9, Jeon Do Yeon sat down for an interview in Seoul to discuss Possible Love, directed by Lee Chang Dong, which has been receiving praise from international critics.
The film marks Lee Chang Dong's return to directing after eight years and has already achieved major recognition internationally.
Possible Love was selected as South Korea's submission for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards and won the Grand Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival, becoming the first Korean film to receive the honor.
Jeon Do Yeon plays Mi Ok, the wife of a dismissed worker portrayed by Sol Kyung Gu. The story follows two married couples whose lives become connected through a documentary project, bringing their different experiences and hidden desires into focus.
Following the film's release, Jeon Do Yeon's performance has attracted positive reviews from international media.
The Los Angeles Times praised her acting in an October 23 review, suggesting that her performance deserves recognition among the year's best.
Meanwhile, The Hollywood Reporter identified Jeon Do Yeon as a potential contender for the Academy Award for Best Actress, pointing to her impressive performance in the film.
However, Jeon Do Yeon made it clear that she is not overly concerned about whether she receives another award.
She said, "Looking at the positive response I'm receiving now, I feel like I've already achieved everything I could as an actress. Winning an award doesn't necessarily open a new path."
The actress also reflected on her historic Best Actress win at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival for Lee Chang Dong's Secret Sunshine.
At the time, she became the first Korean actress to receive the prestigious award, earning the nickname "Queen of Cannes."
Looking back on that achievement, Jeon Do Yeon explained that her perspective on awards has changed over the years.
"A lot of time has passed since I won at Cannes. Back then, I already experienced that winning an award doesn't necessarily change much, so whether I win now isn't that important to me," she shared.
Instead, the actress said she is enjoying her current stage of life and career.
"I think I'm at a point where I'm receiving and enjoying what I can gain as an actress," she added.
For Jeon Do Yeon, what matters most is discovering new sides of herself through acting rather than focusing on awards or recognition.
She explained, "I've always dreamed of working on projects that allow me to discover parts of myself I didn't know existed."
She continued, "I don't think moving forward means achieving something through a project or winning an award at a film festival. I believe it's about the process of continuing to work as an actress."
Jeon Do Yeon described Possible Love as another meaningful part of that journey, emphasizing that she values the experience of acting more than the results that follow.
While international critics continue to discuss her potential Oscar nomination, Jeon Do Yeon appears more focused on her growth as an actress than adding another trophy to her career.
Meanwhile, Possible Love was released globally on Netflix on November 6.
Actress Jeon Do Yeon has shared her thoughts on the growing Oscar buzz surrounding her performance in Netflix's Possible Love, revealing why winning another major award is no longer her biggest priority.
On November 9, Jeon Do Yeon sat down for an interview in Seoul to discuss Possible Love, directed by Lee Chang Dong, which has been receiving praise from international critics.
The film marks Lee Chang Dong's return to directing after eight years and has already achieved major recognition internationally.
Possible Love was selected as South Korea's submission for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards and won the Grand Jury Prize at the Venice International Film Festival, becoming the first Korean film to receive the honor.
Jeon Do Yeon plays Mi Ok, the wife of a dismissed worker portrayed by Sol Kyung Gu. The story follows two married couples whose lives become connected through a documentary project, bringing their different experiences and hidden desires into focus.
Following the film's release, Jeon Do Yeon's performance has attracted positive reviews from international media.
The Los Angeles Times praised her acting in an October 23 review, suggesting that her performance deserves recognition among the year's best.
Meanwhile, The Hollywood Reporter identified Jeon Do Yeon as a potential contender for the Academy Award for Best Actress, pointing to her impressive performance in the film.
However, Jeon Do Yeon made it clear that she is not overly concerned about whether she receives another award.
She said, "Looking at the positive response I'm receiving now, I feel like I've already achieved everything I could as an actress. Winning an award doesn't necessarily open a new path."
The actress also reflected on her historic Best Actress win at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival for Lee Chang Dong's Secret Sunshine.
At the time, she became the first Korean actress to receive the prestigious award, earning the nickname "Queen of Cannes."
Looking back on that achievement, Jeon Do Yeon explained that her perspective on awards has changed over the years.
"A lot of time has passed since I won at Cannes. Back then, I already experienced that winning an award doesn't necessarily change much, so whether I win now isn't that important to me," she shared.
Instead, the actress said she is enjoying her current stage of life and career.
"I think I'm at a point where I'm receiving and enjoying what I can gain as an actress," she added.
For Jeon Do Yeon, what matters most is discovering new sides of herself through acting rather than focusing on awards or recognition.
She explained, "I've always dreamed of working on projects that allow me to discover parts of myself I didn't know existed."
She continued, "I don't think moving forward means achieving something through a project or winning an award at a film festival. I believe it's about the process of continuing to work as an actress."
Jeon Do Yeon described Possible Love as another meaningful part of that journey, emphasizing that she values the experience of acting more than the results that follow.
While international critics continue to discuss her potential Oscar nomination, Jeon Do Yeon appears more focused on her growth as an actress than adding another trophy to her career.
Meanwhile, Possible Love was released globally on Netflix on November 6.
