27 years old, 19 years into her career... Kim Hyang-gi: "It doesn't feel real; acting is a lifelong friend" [Interview ③]

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• Interview with actress Kim Hyang-gi, who plays the role of Yeo Ui-ju in Coupang Play's series "The Absolute Value of Romance"

Actress Kim Hyang-gi opened up about her feelings as she approaches her 20th anniversary of debut.

On the morning of the 11th, an interview with actress Kim Hyang-gi of Coupang Play's series "The Absolute Value of Romance" (screenplay by Lee Min-ju; directed by Lee Tae-gon and Kim Jun-hyeong) was held at a cafe in Palpan-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul.

"The Absolute Value of Romance" is a high school comedy series in which Yeo Ui-ju (played by Kim Hyang-gi), a high school girl who writes romance novels about handsome male teachers, encounters unexpected moments with them in reality and becomes the protagonist of a tumultuous school life. Kim Hyang-gi plays the role of Yeo Ui-ju, a high school girl who transforms into romance novelist "Lee Mok" at night, freely creating a world of imagination.

Kim Hyang-gi debuted in April 2003 at the age of 4 as a magazine cover model. She began her acting career in 2006 with the film "Maeum-i." Since then, she has built a diverse filmography, appearing in films such as "Shadow Murder," "Wolf Boy," "Graceful Lie," "Along with the Gods," "Yeongju," "Witness," "Hansan: Rising Dragon," and dramas including "Queen's Classroom," "Joseon Psychiatrist Yoo Se-pung," "Play, Fly," and "Cashier."

Approaching her 20th anniversary of debut, Kim Hyang-gi stated, "It doesn't feel real. When I focus on a character, a year seems to pass. I don't feel like I'm acting with a sense of reality, but I want to become an actor who has been acting for a long time."

She added, "I think I've changed a bit in terms of tension. Every production requires an adjustment period, and I feel that period has become shorter. I enter productions with a significantly heightened physical tension, and I feel I now have the leeway to control that aspect. However, I realize that media changes rapidly, so I need to adapt well."

She also shared her philosophy on acting. Kim Hyang-gi said, "Each character requires a different approach, so I can't pinpoint just one. I think quickly emptying myself of a character helps in daily life. I enjoy walking. For me, walking is not 'rest' but a concept of 'recovery.' Even when I get stuck while reading a script, good ideas often come to mind while walking."

She continued, "Acting seems to be a 'lifelong friend' to me. I like the concept of 'friendship.' I feel good about building a friendship where both parties maintain a certain boundary and treat each other politely, and acting feels like that."

Regarding "The Absolute Value of Romance," in which Kim Hyang-gi took on a comedy role for the first time since her debut, she expressed her affection, saying, "I think it was a good time to take on this challenge because I had to accept and embrace something new from zero (0). I believe it will remain memorable for a long time."

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