[Edaily Starin Choi Hee-jae Reporter] Anticipation is building as the lineup for this year’s “Actors’ House” at the 31st Busan International Film Festival has been revealed.

The Busan International Film Festival announced on the 27th that actors Kim Go-eun, Kim Min-ha, Ryu Seung-ryong, Shin Min-a, Lee Min-ho, and Joo Ji-hoon will participate in “Actors’ House.”
“Actors’ House,” the Busan International Film Festival’s signature program, returns this year with an even more impressive lineup. Established in 2021 and beloved by audiences ever since, “Actors’ House” is a special talk show where leading contemporary actors—who possess both acting talent and star power—reflect on their filmographies and share their acting philosophies and little-known behind-the-scenes stories in a candid and in-depth manner.
Actress Kim Go-eun, who has proven her unique presence by crossing over between film and television with a wide range of acting skills, will appear on “Actors’ House.” Having made a striking debut in *Eun-gyo* (2012), she has captivated audiences with performances that perfectly embodied her characters in works such as *Chinatown* (2015), *Goblin* (2016), and *How to Love in a Big City* (2024).
Having earned the title of “10-million-viewer actress” with *Exhumation* (2024), she continues her prolific career with *Eun-joong and Sang-yeon* (2025), *The Price of Confession* (2025), and the *Yumi’s Cells* (2021, 2022, 2026) series. During this visit to Busan, Kim Go-eun will reflect on her acting career—marked by a diverse range of characters—and share a special moment with the audience.
Actress Kim Min-ha, who is visiting Busan as the sole host of this year’s Busan International Film Festival opening ceremony and as the lead in both the opening film *Day and Night Belong to Each Other* (2026) and the “On Screen” selection *Sweet Part-Time Job* (2026), will take the stage as another star at Actors’ House.

Having instantly gained global attention through “Pachinko” (2022, 2024), she has showcased her intense emotional performances in films such as “The Lighting Store” (2024), “Typhoon Corporation” (2025), and “Hana Korea” (2026). At Actors’ House, Kim Min-ha—an actress with limitless potential to lead the Korean film industry—plans to candidly discuss everything from her unique approach to works and characters to her growth and challenges as an actress.
Actor Ryu Seung-ryong will also take the stage at Actors House. Having built a solid reputation through numerous iconic works such as *The Last Archer* (2011), *Everything About My Wife* (2012), *The Gift of Room No. 7* (2013), *Extreme Job* (2019), *Life Is Beautiful* (2022), he has built a solid reputation. Through the drama *The Story of Manager Kim, Who Owns His Own Home in Seoul and Works for a Major Corporation* (2025), he drew deep empathy from the public with his realistic portrayal of a character.
With this work, he won the Grand Prize in the Broadcasting Category at the 2026 Baeksang Arts Awards, once again proving himself to be a leading actor trusted by the public. Ahead of the release of *The Jeong Family* (2026), selected for the “Today’s Korean Cinema—Special Premiere” program, he plans to share his unique acting philosophy—which has given life to multidimensional characters at Actors’ House—and the sincere passion behind it.
Actress Shin Min-a, who has showcased a new side of herself in every project—from romantic comedies to suspense thrillers—is visiting Busan to meet with audiences. Having demonstrated her depth in genre films through *The Devil* (2007), she won the hearts of the public with numerous hits such as *My Girlfriend Is a Gumiho* (2010), *My Love, My Bride* (2014), and *Coastal Village Cha-Cha-Cha* (2021).
She subsequently demonstrated even greater depth as an actress by taking on intense characters and challenging genres in films such as *Diva* (2020), *Fatal Encounter* (2025), and *The Pupil* (2026). She is once again generating anticipation as the lead in the On Screen selection *The Remarried Empress* (2026). At this edition of Actors’ House, Shin Min-a is set to captivate the audience by sharing her passionate dedication to her new character and the journey of intense reflection that went into it.
Actor Lee Min-ho, who made a lasting impression on viewers worldwide with the global hit *Pachinko* (2022, 2024), will meet audiences in Busan. After rising to the forefront of the Hallyu wave with *Boys Over Flowers* (2009), he took on his first leading role on the big screen in *Gangnam 1970* (2015), winning the Best New Actor Award at the Grand Bell Awards and proving his solid acting skills.
Since then, through “The Legend of the Blue Sea” (2016), *The King: Eternal Monarch* (2020), *The Reader’s Perspective* (2025), and the upcoming *Assassin(s)* (2026), Lee Min-ho has repeatedly taken on bold challenges. Through this episode of *Actors’ House*, he plans to reflect on his past challenges and transformations and discuss his future direction and thoughts as an actor.
Actor Joo Ji-hoon, who exudes an irreplaceable aura in every project—including *Kingdom* (2019, 2020) and *Trauma Center* (2025)—is joining *Actors’ House*. Having first captured the public’s attention with *Palace* (2006) and going on to lead the *Along with the Gods* (2017, 2018) series to back-to-back box office hits of over 10 million viewers, he has solidified his position as one of Korea’s leading actors, spanning both film and television, by demonstrating his unparalleled ability to embody distinctive characters in bold, high-impact hits such as *Asura* (2016), *The Spy Gone North* (2018), *Male and Female Murder* (2018), proving his unparalleled ability to embody diverse characters and solidifying his position as one of Korea’s leading actors across both film and television.
Having signaled yet another transformation with *The Remarried Empress* (2026), selected by On Screen, he plans to create special memories with the audience by reflecting on his journey of establishing his own distinct acting style at Actors’ House.
The 31st Busan International Film Festival will be held from October 6 to October 15 at the Busan Cinema Center and throughout Busan.
Anyone can attend the 2026 Actors’ House by purchasing a ticket, which costs 15,000 won. Specific ticketing details will be available at a later date on the official Busan International Film Festival website.