"I've aged completely." Kim Min-hee's postpartum appearance, increasingly resembling Hong Sang-soo, surprises public [Star Issue]

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Actress Kim Min-hee has drawn widespread attention for her noticeably aged appearance following childbirth.

On the 14th (local time), Kim Min-hee attended an official conference at the 79th Locarno Film Festival in Locarno, Switzerland, where Hong Sang-soo's film "Nowhere to Go" was selected as an official entry for the International Competition section.

Kim Min-hee appeared alongside director Hong Sang-soo that day as both the lead actress of his film and Je Jak (Head). Notably, this marked her first public appearance after giving birth to a son with Director Hong, drawing significant interest.

Kim Min-hee's appearance at the official event was widely discussed by netizens. She wore a navy sleeveless vest paired with wide-leg pants, presenting a modern styling look.

However, compared to her past appearances, Kim Min-hee seemed to have lost some of her former stylish aura, with a duller complexion and disheveled hair.

In response, netizens expressed surprise with comments such as "Where did that fresh and charming face go?", "She's aged completely," "She looks like a grandmother," "She's become the female Hong Sang-soo," and "I've aged completely."

That day, Kim Min-hee shared her recent situation: "After giving birth, I took about two years off before filming my first movie. My condition was realistically different from before—I was extremely busy. Even during filming, I brought my baby to the set. I had to breastfeed and prepare baby food; these were the top priorities on set. After rushing through all preparations for my child without a moment to spare, I finally prepared for the film."

She added, "As I went through this process, the intense focus I once had when filming movies—where I would fully commit and dedicate myself entirely to the project—disappeared. I simply acted naturally. What truly mattered was that my baby existed, so after completing all preparations for him, I focused on giving my best to the film. In my view, this mindset was reflected in my character."

"Nowhere to Go" depicts Sang-hee, who lived with her grandparents after her parents divorced when she was young, as she searches for her mother who has settled in Jeju Island with her younger brother. The film is scheduled for release in South Korea in the second half of this year.

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