Pictured above: Benson Lee, writer and director of independent feature film Seoul Searching. (Photo by Mark Edward Harris) story by JAMES S. KIM In the summer of 1986, Benson Lee…
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Cha In-Pyo Recalls the 1980s for ‘Seoul Searching’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Benson Lee knew he needed an experienced actor to portray Mr. Kim, the no-nonsense head counselor of the summer camp in Seoul Searching….
Justin Chon Does His Own ‘Seoul Searching’
…(Albert Kong), Sid Park (Justin Chon), Grace Park (Jessika Van) and Sara Han (Sue Son) arrive at camp in Seoul Searching. What made you so excited about Seoul Searching ?…
Jessika Van Talks Madonna, Playing a Pastor’s Daughter in ‘Seoul Searching’
…in Seoul Searching. The actress spoke with KoreAm earlier this year before Seoul Searching premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. In our conversation, Van discussed her experience in South Korea…
Exclusive Interviews with the Director and Cast of ‘Seoul Searching’
Director: Benson Lee KoreAm’s February/March Cover Story: Benson Lee Goes Seoul Searching With Latest Indie Feature Cast Here are some exclusive interviews with the cast of…
Esteban Ahn, a.k.a. SanchoBeatz, Makes His Acting Debut in ‘Seoul Searching’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Sergio Kim’s character in Seoul Searching was originally written as a Korean Brazilian, but writer-director Benson Lee couldn’t find the right actor for…
Take a Look at Upcoming Indie Feature: ‘Seoul Searching’
by TAMMY TARNG Seoul Searching, set to release in 2015, is directed by Benson Lee and is an ’80s-set youth dramedy based loosely on Lee’s experience at a government summer…
‘Seoul Searching’ to Premiere at 2015 Sundance
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Seoul Searching will be premiering much sooner than we thought. The Sundance Institute announced its premieres lineup for the 2015 Sundance Film Festival…
‘Awkward’ Actress Jessika Van Stars in ‘Seoul Searching’
Based on a true story, Seoul Searching is a romantic comedy about a group of Korean high schoolers from around the globe who are sent to Seoul in 1986…
Korean German Actor Teo Yoo Finds His Identity Through ‘Seoul Searching’
…that led to a disappointing audition process for Seoul Searching. Director Benson Lee found his audition tape to be less than satisfactory, despite that the character Yoo was auditioning for,…
‘Seoul Searching’ cast celebrates premiere with ’80s prom
The cast of Director Benson Lee’s “Seoul Searching” arrived at The Majestic Downtown in Los Angeles on June 24 for a themed ‘80s prom post-premiere party. The movie, from executive…
Los Angeles Film Festival to Hold Gala Screening for ‘Seoul Searching’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com Seoul Searching has been selected for the Los Angeles Film Festival‘s annual gala screening. Written and directed by Benson Lee, the coming-of-age indie…
Join Director Benson Lee at the post-premiere party for ‘Seoul Searching’
Benson Lee, director of “Seoul Searching” — soon to be released in theaters nationwide — invites you to a post-premiere party at The Majestic Downtown in Los Angeles on Friday,…
Albert Kong Sees His Younger Self in ‘Seoul Searching’
by JAMES S. KIM | @james_s_kim editor@charactermedia.com There’s perfect casting, and then there’s too perfect casting. Actor Albert Kong was not particularly thrilled when his fellow cast members in Seoul…
South Korean Actress Byul Kang Kicks Tail in ‘Seoul Searching’
…allows her to stand up to guys like him. Established South Korean actress Byul Kang, like Cha In-Pyo as Mr. Kim, added another huge presence to the cast of Seoul…
