Following the news surrounding his family history, actor Kang Dong Won will be attending the Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF), making it his first public appearance since the incident.

On April 20, a representative of JIFF stated that the actor will greet fans at the event to promote his film 'Master' on May 3.

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JIFF will be holding its 18th annual festival this year from April 27 - May 6. Instead of stepping on the red carpet, Kang Dong Won decided to sit with guests this time around, causing many to wonder how he would act before the masses.

Meanwhile, Kang Dong Won recently caused a stir with his unexpected ancestral ties regarding his great grandfather back in March.