Lee Hye-ri is a multifaceted talent who has seamlessly transitioned from K-pop sensation to acclaimed actress. Lee first captured the public's attention as a member of the third-generation K-pop group Girl's Day. Her stage presence and vocal prowess quickly made her a fan favorite. In 2012, Hye-ri took her first steps into the world of acting with a role in the TV series Tasty Life. However, it was her breakthrough performance in the nostalgic drama Reply 1988 that catapulted her to nationwide fame. Her portrayal of the lovable Sung Deok-sun resonated with audiences and critics alike, establishing her as a major acting talent. Lee continued to showcase her versatility in various TV projects, most notably in the fantasy romance My Roommate Is a Gumiho, which won hearts across Asia. Her transition to the big screen was equally impressive, with her first leading film role in the period action-horror Monstrum (2018) which earned the audience award at the Sitges Film Festival. In 2019, Lee further demonstrated her range in the sports drama My Punch-Drunk Boxer, tackling complex emotional themes with nuance and depth. Now, in NYAFF 2024's opening film Victory," she elevates her craft once again. Her portrayal of a small-town cheerleader in this coming-of-age drama showcases her ability to blend earnest emotion with infectious energy. Throughout her career, Lee Hye-ri has proven herself to be not just a pop idol or actress, but a true artist capable of captivating audiences across multiple mediums.

Korean actress Park Se-wan made her acting debut in 2016 on the short drama special The Red Teacher and started gaining attention in 2017 with her supporting roles in the coming-of-age series School 2017 and the romantic dramedy I'm Not a Robot. Her first lead role came in the 2018 youth drama Just Dance, which earned her Best New Actress at the KBS Drama Awards. She also won an Excellence in Acting Award in 2019 for the drama Never Twice. She has been prominent in film roles since 2019, and earned a Baeksang Arts Award for Best Supporting Actress for 6/45 in 2023. She stars in the NYAFF 2024 opening film Victory.

Park Beom-su’s acclaimed directorial debut, Red Carpet (2014), a romcom about an adult film director and a former child actress whose careers cross paths in unexpected ways, proved him a promising filmmaker. He followed this with Single in Seoul (2023), a romance that explores the travails of dating and finding one’s soulmate. Victory builds upon Park’s previous work, highlighting his unique sense of humor underlined by wry and clever dialogue.

Lee Anna is a producer who has earned recognition for combining artistic and entertainment value in successful films such as Scandal Makers (2008), Sunny (2011), Tazza: The Hidden Card (2014), Love+Sling (2018), and Swing Kids (2018), all of which have earned acclaim at international festivals as well as at the Korean box office. Lee established Annapurna Films Co., Ltd. in 2012 and in 2021, the company expanded its production to streaming content with Start Up the Engine, which earned 18 million views on KakaoTV. In 2024, Annapurna Films will release Hifive and FAQ (NYAFF 2024).