Song Hye-kyo on 'TaeHyeJi' and Beauty "I'm Past the Age of Relying on My Looks"
Actress Song Hye-kyo shared her thoughts on being praised for her looks
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Actress Song Hye-kyo shared her thoughts on being praised for her looks
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On Jan 21st, an interview with Song Hye-kyo, star of the film âDark Nunsâ, was held at a cafĂ© in Sogyeok-dong, Seoul.
When asked about her recent performances, where she seemingly paid less attention to her appearance, Song Hye-kyo responded, âItâs been quite a while since I let go of focusing on my looks. This was the case with âThe Gloryâ as well. Since Iâve been working on genres like this, there wasnât even a reflector used on set. Of course, adjustments were made to suit the tone of the film and the staff paid attention to the details, but there was no reflector. I think it suited the role better that way.â
She continued, âOf course, when it comes to events or shooting commercials, I put in a lot of effort to look good. I want to look pretty. But now that Iâm in my 40s, I feel like Iâm past the age where I can rely on my looks in projects. I keep telling myself, âI have to focus on acting now.ââ
Regarding the type of feedback she hopes to receive in the future, Song Hye-kyo emphasized, âHearing that my acting was good is the ultimate compliment for an actor. More than being called pretty, Iâd love to hear people say my acting was amazing. That would be the best. I hope to hear that more often.â
Song Hye-kyo also addressed the term âTaeHyeJiâ, which refers to Kim Tae-hee, Jun Ji-hyun and Song Hye-kyoâthree actresses known for their beauty and acting prowess since their 20s in the early 2000s.
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When asked about the moniker, Song Hye-kyo joked, âWho came up with that?â She added, âWhen I was younger, I liked it. Theyâre all actresses I admire too. Iâm grateful that people still refer to us like that. But I think itâs time for new nicknames for the younger generation of actors.â Her humble and shy response drew attention.
Meanwhile, âDark Nunsâ (directed by Kwon Hyeok-jae, provided/distributed by NEW, produced by Zip Cinema) tells the story of individuals who perform a forbidden ritual to save a boy possessed by a powerful evil spirit. Song Hye-kyo takes on the role of Sister Junia, delivering a passionate performance.
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