Shuhua Yeh, a 26-year-old member of K-pop girl group I-dle, has made her acting debut in “Happily Ever After,” the sophomore feature film by director Feng-I Fiona Roan. The project marks a significant milestone for Yeh, who has pursued a lifelong ambition to work as an actress. The film had its world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival earlier this week.
Yeh grew up in Taoyuan, Taiwan, and attended an arts-focused high school in Taipei where she studied drama. She initially planned to launch her entertainment career through acting before transitioning to music. However, her path shifted when she relocated to South Korea and began training under Cube Entertainment to become a K-pop idol. She debuted with I-dle in 2018, and the group achieved rapid success both domestically and internationally.
In “Happily Ever After,” Yeh portrays Kitty, the younger of two sisters whose family dynamics are disrupted when a stray cat enters their household. The narrative centers on familial tensions and the pressures families place on younger members. Yeh explained that she was drawn to the role because Kitty’s character contrasts sharply with her own personality, offering opportunities for creative exploration. As the middle child of three sisters herself, Yeh found the script’s exploration of sisterhood resonated with her personal experiences.
During production, working on the film prompted Yeh to reconsider her relationships with her own siblings. She noted that her career trajectory—having moved to Korea as a teenager—resulted in different developmental experiences compared to her sisters. The acting process allowed her to recognize her sisters as individuals rather than simply viewing them through the lens of age hierarchy.
Yeh remains active as a member of I-dle, with the group releasing music earlier this year and performing at Lollapalooza this summer. Her bandmates have supported her transition into acting, with members frequently requesting updates about the film project.
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