Ha Ji-won: "I learned about all kinds of cigarettes... found a product that felt comfortable" [Let's Meet]

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Actress Ha Ji-won revealed behind-the-scenes details from her first film in six years, "The Outlaws."

On August 31, on the YouTube channel 'Sung Si-kyung's Let's Meet,' Ha Ji-won, who made her second appearance, visited Sung Si-kyung's home with co-star Kim Sun-young for a joyful meal. The menu included aged Hanwoo beef and "Dokju," a dish tailored to Kim Sun-young's tastes. Regarding her role in "The Outlaws," Ha Ji-won explained, "I played a character who transitions from a top star to a struggling actor in South America. It was a challenging role that allowed me to express new emotions and aspects as an actress."

She further shared an interesting behind-the-scenes detail: "For the first time, I bleached my hair and learned how to smoke cigarettes. The director kindly gifted me various types of cigarettes in a large shopping bag and took care to let me choose the one that felt most comfortable for me."

Regarding Kim Sun-young's performance, Ha Ji-won said, "She is such an excellent actress that I had complete confidence in her abilities. In this film, she delivered an even more exciting performance than expected. Watching her act so flexibly in such situations was both enviable and inspiring. It was incredibly happy to perform alongside her." She expressed her deep respect for Kim Sun-young.

When Sung Si-kyung mentioned Ha Ji-won's current YouTube variety show, "Class of '26: Ha Ji-won," she expressed satisfaction, saying, "I've always wanted to connect with different generations, and this proposal felt perfect." She added, "The students were so fun to be around." Ha Ji-won then revealed her pride in the show's concept: "Kim Si-a, who plays my daughter in 'The Outlaws,' is actually from the Class of '26. Since joining 'Class of '26: Ha Ji-won,' she and I are the only ones who can truly connect through conversation." This comment filled the set with laughter.

During the lively conversation, a sudden burst of laughter occurred. When Kim Sun-young said, "I contacted you via KakaoTalk profile because I didn't have your phone number," Ha Ji-won testified, "We exchanged contact information and actually communicated directly." This led to a friendly bet between the two. Upon verification, Ha Ji-won's statement proved true, making her the winner of the bet. Kim Sun-young immediately downed a shot of 51-degree soju, accepting the result. The laughter continued as they engaged in a second round of playful truth-telling: Ha Ji-won claimed she received a promotional text from Kim Sun-young about her performance, while Kim Sun-young denied sending any such message.

After finishing their meal in a warm and friendly atmosphere, Ha Ji-won concluded by saying about "The Outlaws," "It's a profound family story revolving around love, pain, and forgiveness. I hope it will be a compelling work that leaves a lasting impression on audiences." She warmly encouraged viewers to watch the film.

Meanwhile, the film "The Outlaws" is scheduled for release on September 2.

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