'Two-Year Hiatus' Lee Hwi-hyang Attended a Dementia Care Facility... "Wore Diapers While Filming" [Kim Ju-ha's Day & Night]

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Actor Lee Hwi-hyang reveals her extraordinary passion for acting, having attended a dementia care facility and filmed while wearing diapers for the role.

According to MBN's "Kim Ju-ha's Day & Night" on the 20th, Lee Hwi-hyang will share various behind-the-scenes stories about the film "Family Trip," in which she takes on her first leading screen role since her debut, set to air in the the 22nd broadcast of episode 39.

"Family Trip" tells the story of a family of five who embark on an impromptu trip to Busan to celebrate the birthday of Soon-im, who suffers from dementia. Lee Hwi-hyang, who plays the role of Soon-im, sheds her previously flashy and intense image for a transformation.

After a hiatus of nearly two years following the conclusion of KBS 2TV's "Each One Fights for Themselves in the Family" in March 2024, she recently appeared at the studio for the recording of "Kim Ju-ha's Day & Night" with completely white hair.

Lee Hwi-hyang stated, "It is my natural hair color. I will appear in the film exactly as it is." She further explained her motivation for taking on the role: "After stripping away all the artificial layers that had been applied to me, if acting as a natural and primal Lee Hwi-hyang can contribute to someone, then I thought, 'Let's do this one more time, even if it might be my last.'"

In particular, Lee Hwi-hyang revealed that she spent a month living with dementia patients in Busan, visiting a dementia care facility and singing classes to truly understand the life of a dementia patient.

Additionally, Lee Hwi-hyang explained her unique dedication by saying, "I wore diapers while filming. Even the production team was unaware," which left the set in solemn respect for her commitment to portraying a dementia patient.

Meanwhile, Lee Hwi-hyang confessed that she had considered quitting acting, surprising everyone. She revealed that since about five or six years ago, she began experiencing changes in her mindset: "I kept pushing myself into villain roles, which became mentally and physically exhausting."

Having portrayed numerous intense villainous characters across many works, Lee Hwi-hyang expressed the hardships of such roles: "It was extremely difficult because I had to constantly generate anger within myself that didn't exist."

However, during a conversation with fellow actors about "the happiest moment in life," Lee Hwi-hyang realized, "Acting is when I am happiest." She added, "The thrill of expressing emotions I never thought possible cannot be compared to anything else." Ultimately, after much deliberation, she declared, "I must continue as an actor," and returned to her acting career. The episode will air on the 22nd at 9:40 p.m.

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