Possible Love Team Completed U.S. Promotional Tour
Director Lee Chang-dong and the cast concluded a series of screenings and press events across major American cities.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Cultural
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Director Lee Chang-dong and his cast have wrapped a promotional tour for the film Possible Love. The tour included stops in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco to engage with film industry organizations.
Why it matters
The director intended the film to explore how technological shifts impact human identity and the erosion of labor value. These events offered industry professionals a direct look at themes central to the current cinematic discourse.
The New York Film Festival screening at Alice Tully Hall sold 1,085 tickets. Lee Chang-dong is the first Korean director to receive the Auteur Award from the Mill Valley Film Festival.
The players
Lee Chang-dong
He is a renowned filmmaker and the first Korean director to win the Mill Valley Film Festival Auteur Award.
Jeon Do-yeon
She is a lead actor featured in the film Possible Love.
Sul Kyung-gu
He is an actor who collaborated with the director for this project.
Zo In-sung
He is an actor featured in the film's ensemble cast.
Jo Yeo-jeong
She is an actor who is part of the film's main cast.
The details
The promotional tour featured press conferences and Q&A sessions, presenting the film to the National Board of Review, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and the Screen Actors Guild. During the trip, a 4K screening of the director's past work, Peppermint Candy, was also hosted at The Paris Theater.
Timeline
September 23, 2026: The film opened in theaters.
September 26, 2026: A Peppermint Candy screening and Q&A took place in New York.
September 27, 2026: Possible Love held an official screening at the New York Film Festival.
November 6, 2026: The film is scheduled to begin streaming on Netflix.
Industry Dynamics
The recognition of Lee Chang-dong at the Mill Valley Film Festival Auteur Award highlights the increasing international integration of Korean cinema into the U.S. festival circuit. This trend follows years of expanded global distribution for Asian cinema, bridging the gap between niche festivals and mainstream awards.
Viewers can currently find the film in select theaters following its late September release. Those waiting for home viewing will be able to access the title through a Netflix subscription beginning in November.
The takeaway
The tour highlights the significant effort studios invest in connecting directors directly with industry guild members before a wide streaming release. Audience members interested in the film can track its transition from limited theatrical windows to major streaming platforms.
What happens next
The film Possible Love will expand its availability to home audiences when it begins streaming on Netflix on November 6, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by 조선일보.
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