Director Hong Sang-soo. Photo = Getty Images KoreaDirector Hong Sang-soo has been invited to the Berlin International Film Festival for five consecutive years. 74th Berlin Film FestivalHong starring French actor Isabel Wiefer in the announcement of the competition on the 23rd (Korea time)It included the director's new work, "The Need of a Traveler." The festival said, "This new film is amazingIt's a special comedy made with actors and actresses that penetrates one aspect of human relationships and shows the meaning of lifeI'm exploring," he explained. Director Hong previously released "A Woman Who Runs Away" in 2020 and "Introduction" in 2021It won best director and best screenplay, respectively. In 2022, he won the grand prize for "The Novelist's Film." Last year"In the Water" was invited to the Encounters category, but it did not win. This film festival will be held from February 15thIt is open until the 25th.Reporter Lee Jung-yeon Sports Dong-A: annjoy@donga.com