85-year-old Kim Hye-ja absent from stage greeting amid health concerns… Public worried, "Signs of a cold" [Star Issue]

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Actress Kim Hye-ja was scheduled to attend the stage greeting for the film "Still Radiantly," in which she stars, but announced her absence on the day. Concerns had been raised about Kim's health after she was captured coughing and staggering during the red carpet event of the Busan International Film Festival held earlier, leading to continued worry among the public. In this context, the film side explained that Kim Hye-ja did not attend the stage greeting due to simple cold symptoms.

Kim Hye-ja had been scheduled to attend the press screening for the film "Still Radiantly" held on the 15th at Megabox COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, but was absent. Kim had planned to hold a stage greeting with Director Song Il-kwon instead of a press conference, but canceled the event due to poor physical condition.

On that day, Director Song Il-kwon announced Kim Hye-ja's absence, stating, "The teacher was unable to attend unavoidably due to a cold. We spoke on the phone before the Q&A session, and she expressed her apologies and regret. We considered whether she might attend even with support, but her condition was not good. Instead, she conveyed her feelings through a letter," and also revealed a handwritten letter from Kim Hye-ja.

Through the film company, Kim Hye-ja shared a letter explaining the reason for her participation in the film and expressing the excitement of its upcoming release, conveying a touching sentiment.

"National Mother" Kim Hye-ja continues to burn with her acting spirit at the advanced age of 85. As an actress who receives love from the entire nation, public attention is focused on Kim Hye-ja's health as well. Kim had also caused concern during the opening ceremony of the Busan International Film Festival, but later appeared at film events in a bright mood, smiling brightly. At that time, close associates had reported that Kim Hye-ja was suffering from a simple cold.

Since even a cold can be difficult at an advanced age, support continues for the recovery of Teacher Kim Hye-ja's condition.

Meanwhile, "Still Radiantly," in which Kim Hye-ja stars, is a work depicting the story of Soon-ok, who meets her close friend again after 60 years—someone with whom she shared the most radiant moments of her life. The film opens on the 21st.

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