Kim Hye Ja Reunites With Childhood Friend Cha Mi Kyung With Lee Se Young As Her Granddaughter In “Still Shining”

The upcoming film “Still Shining” has unveiled new stills ahead of its premiere.

“Still Shining” depicts the story of Soon Ok (Kim Hye Ja), who reunites with her best friend Jung Im (Cha Mi Kyung) after 60 years—a friend with whom she shared the most brilliant moments of her life.

The newly released stills offer a glimpse of the special bond between Soon Ok and Jung Im, which stretches from their childhood to the present day.

In the stills, young Soon Ok (Park Seo Kyung) and Jung Im (Choi Ju Eun) are best friends who share their dreams and passions while enjoying the most radiant years of their youth. One particularly touching image shows the two pressing their arms together—a gesture that served as a symbol of their friendship in childhood. Even 60 years later, they are shown sharing the same gesture, beautifully illustrating how their bond has remained unchanged despite the passage of time. At the same time, it also remains to be seen what caused the two friends to be separated for so many years.

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The stills also introduce Soon Ok’s granddaughter Ji An (Lee Se Young), who has remained by her grandmother’s side. Raised by her grandmother from a young age, Ji An is a reliable companion to Soon Ok, and their warm gazes and affectionate interactions hint at their close relationship.

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Young Soon Ok and Jung Im are also joined by Do Young (Moon Seong Hyun), who has recently moved to their village, as they share their dreams and passions. The scenes of the three together capture the youthful and radiant atmosphere of their younger years, bringing a smile to viewers’ faces.

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However, their peaceful everyday lives soon take an unexpected turn. As unsettling rumors begin to spread throughout the village, tension creeps into Soon Ok and Jung Im’s expressions. Their pained expressions hint at an impending crisis and painful memories that have long remained buried, raising further curiosity about their story.

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“Still Shining” is slated to hit theaters in October 2026.

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Watch: Kim Hye Ja Reunites With Her Best Friend Cha Mi Kyung After 60 Years In New Film “Still Shining” Teasers

Kim Hye Ja’s upcoming film “Still Shining” has unveiled its first poster and teaser!

“Still Shining” depicts the story of Soon Ok (Kim Hye Ja), who reunites with her best friend after 60 years—a friend with whom she shared the most brilliant moments of her life. The film has been officially invited to the “Korean Cinema Today – Panorama” section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival.

The newly released poster features Soon Ok’s warm gaze and delicate touch. The image of Soon Ok and young Jung Im (Choi Ju Eun), once each other’s most cherished friends, gazing at one another conveys the memories and emotions the two have held onto over the 60 years they have spent apart.

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The accompanying teaser opens with Soon Ok’s voice-over: “Each day passes painfully slowly, but 10 or 20 years go by in the blink of an eye.” Soon Ok and Jung Im (Cha Mi Kyung), who reunite after 60 years apart, are excited as they prepare to travel to Seoul to take part in a singing competition, a dream they shared as children. However, the sight of Soon Ok feeling heartbroken as she watches Jung Im gradually lose her memory hints at what happened to the two women.

The trailer also reveals Soon Ok and Jung Im as children. A scene where Young Soon Ok (Park Seo Kyung), Jung Im, and Doo Young (Moon Seong Hyun) spend time together by a stream evokes memories of their youth. Meanwhile, Soon Ok hiding somewhere and keeping watch, along with Jung Im tearfully saying, “I’ll be right back,” foreshadows the hardships that await them. Adding to the anticipation is Ji An (Lee Se Young), Soon Ok’s granddaughter, who appears gazing at something with mixed emotions.

Watch the full teaser below!

“Still Shining” is scheduled to hit theaters in October.

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Kim Hye Ja And Cha Mi Kyung’s Friendship Remains Radiant After 60 Years In New Film

Veteran actress Kim Hye Ja is returning to the big screen after nine years with the new film “Still Radiant” (literal title)!

On August 19, film distribution company Plus M Entertainment announced that “Still Radiant” will be released this October, sharing the first stills featuring its cast.

“Still Radiant” depicts the story of Soon Ok, who reunites with her best friend after 60 years—a friend with whom she shared the most brilliant moments of her life.

Kim Hye Ja plays the role of Soon Ok, who cherishes the memories of her special friendship.

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Actress Cha Mi Kyung, who appeared in the 2025 drama “Our Unwritten Seoul and the 2025 film “The Ugly,” has been cast as Soon Ok’s best friend Jung Im,

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Park Seo Kyung and Choi Ju Eun transform into the 17-year-old versions of Soon Ok and Jung Im, respectively, recreating their radiant youth.

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Moon Seong Hyun, Cho Sung Ha, and Lee Se Young will also be joining the cast.

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Celebrating her 65th anniversary in acting, “Still Radiant” marks Kim Hye Ja’s first film in nine years since the 2017 release “The Way.”

“Still Radiant” is set to hit theaters in October. Stay tuned!

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