'Bi-gwang' Ha Ji-won, from Top Star to Survival-Type Entertainer: "Life as an Actress Is Not Easy"

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Actress Ha Ji-won revealed that through 'Bi-gwang', she reflected on her life as an actress.

On the 24th, a press distribution screening for the film 'Bi-gwang' (directed by Lee Ji-won) was held at Megabox COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Director Lee Ji-won and actors Ryu Seung-ryong, Ha Ji-won, and Kim Si-a attended the event.

'Bi-gwang' is a family saga about a couple, Jung-gu (played by Ryu Seung-ryong) and Nam-mi (played by Ha Ji-won), who were once top stars. After their daughter Dong-joo (played by Kim Si-a) suddenly appears, the family faces tragedy. Eight years later, they risk everything to save Dong-joo from a shocking incident and uncover the truth.

Although Ha Ji-won was once a top star, she took on the role of Nam-mi, who falls from grace in an instant due to the sudden appearance of Dong-joo and now lives as a survival-type entertainer. She stated that she focused deeply on understanding the character to portray Nam-mi, who also lives the life of an actress like herself.

Ha Ji-won said, "After receiving the 'Bi-gwang' script and immersing myself in the character of Nam-mi, I reflected a lot on my time as an actress. It was like riding a roller coaster; countless emotions surged within me."

She continued, "Since Nam-mi is also a character living the life of an actress, I worked very hard with the director and Shin Bi-shin during script readings. The character speaks harshly, uses many swear words, and shows a significant contrast between her time as a top star and after her fall. We spent a long time building this character together."

She added, "I let go of more on set than I had prepared for. Being an actress is not easy, and through working on 'Bi-gwang', I felt many things deeply."

Ha Ji-won said, "I believed that only by fully understanding Nam-mi and immersing myself in her life could I express the right expressions and lines. To immerse myself in the character, I even reflected on my own life and relationships around me."

She remarked, "As I delved into 'Bi-gwang', it seems I spent a lot of time thinking about various people in my life, including my family, friends, and others with whom I have relationships."

Despite the rough language in the film, she boldly took on the challenge. Ha Ji-won revealed, "I learned many swear words directly from the director," which drew laughter from the audience.

When asked about memorable scenes, she pointed to a unique eating scene. She said, "The scene where I eat larvae and frogs is particularly memorable. There were many moments while acting when I felt strange even with myself, but it was a pity that some parts were edited out."

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