Shuhua from i-dle makes her film debut in 'Happy and Joyful Days,' portraying a lively character whose life changes after finding a stray cat.
March/26/2026 18:21
Shuhua of i-dle will make her screen debut as the lead. CUBE Entertainment announced today (26th) that Shuhua has been cast in the movie 'Happy and Joyful Days.' This is Shuhua's first appearance in a film. 'Happy and Joyful Days' centers around the story of two sisters with completely different personalities. One day, a stray cat appears, shaking up their seemingly peaceful daily lives. The film is directed by Ruan Fengyi, who won multiple awards at the Golden Horse Awards for her debut feature 'A Girl from America,' generating high expectations. Shuhua plays the role of Lin Jiaqi, the lively and innocent youngest daughter of the family. After accidentally picking up a stray cat, her perspective on life gradually changes. She expressed her desire to show a different side of herself as an actress and to surprise her fans, stating, 'Lin Jiaqi's smile is similar to mine, but her inner struggles about the future are challenges I need to tackle. I want to convey Lin Jiaqi's story at my own pace.' i-dle is currently on their fourth world tour, '2026 i-dle WORLD TOUR [Syncopation],' starting in Seoul this February, with performances in Taipei, Bangkok, Melbourne, Sydney, Singapore, Yokohama, Hong Kong, and ten major cities in North America. They will also perform at the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago on July 31 (local time), further accelerating their global activities.
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