'Kill Shot 2' Kim Hye-jun: "Lee Dong-wook always told me, 'You are the protagonist.' He gave me strength." [Interview ②]

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Actress Kim Hye-jun expressed gratitude toward her co-star Lee Dong-wook, who encouraged her confidence while working together on "Killers' Shopping Mall," calling him a senior colleague who supported her.

On the 13th, we met with actress Kim Hye-jun of Disney+ original series "Killers' Shopping Mall Season 2" at a café in Samcheong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, to discuss various topics.

"Killers' Shopping Mall Season 2" is a stylish action series where Ji-an (played by Kim Hye-jun), who has taken over as the new CEO of the shopping mall after a grueling handover, launches a full-scale counterattack alongside Jin-man (played by Lee Dong-wook), who has returned from the dead, against the global power "Babylon."

Kim Hye-jun portrays Ji-an, who grows from an ordinary college student into the new CEO of the shopping mall. Though she wants to return to her ordinary life, she awakens her killer instincts in the face of an unavoidable fate and stands together with her uncle Jin-man, who has returned from the dead, against a massive enemy.

Kim Hye-jun mentioned her close bond with the actors she worked with since Season 1, saying, "We have already become so close that we feel like family. Even after meeting again after a long time, there's no need to say 'long time no see.'"

She also noted that she continues to maintain relationships with the new co-stars she worked with in Season 2 even after filming wrapped. She said, "I stay in touch with the older sisters and brothers I met in Season 2. It was wonderful." She added, "While this work helped me grow as an actress, meeting colleagues I could work with is a huge asset to me. Just that alone feels like achieving great results."

Especially regarding Lee Dong-wook, who plays her uncle Jin-man, she expressed special gratitude. Kim Hye-jun said, "He always tells me, 'You are the protagonist. Ji-an is the protagonist.'" She explained, "There were many moments when I felt intimidated or lost confidence, and he gave me strength and showed consideration in those times."

She continued, "Others on set also treated me that way, giving strength to the character Ji-an. For this reason, I want to take this opportunity to express my sincere thanks to Lee Dong-wook oppa."

Through working on "Killers' Shopping Mall," Kim Hye-jun noted changes in her approach as an actress. She said, "If there's one thing that has expanded, it's that I've come to love the set more." She reflected, "I've also thought much more about how to live and communicate with the staff on set than before."

In particular, since Ji-an's screen time and role grew in Season 2, she naturally felt a greater responsibility to lead the set. She said, "Because Ji-an has so many scenes, I've had to think more about how to get along with the staff and take more initiative on set compared to Season 1." She added, "I also thought a lot about how I should behave on set."

As an actor who experienced Season 1, she noted that her attitude toward newly joining actors has changed. Kim Hye-jun explained, "Having filmed Season 1 and then immediately moved to Season 2, I realized that new actors might find it difficult to join the existing team. So I thought the actors from Season 1 should break the ice first and make them feel comfortable."

She added, "Through this process, watching how other actors approached the set helped me learn a lot. It was a set where I could learn not only acting but also how to create a work together with people," giving "Killers' Shopping Mall" special significance.

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