Kim Hye-ja, 85, whose health has raised concerns, caught with a bright smile… Lee Young-ae held her hand tightly [Star Issue]

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Actress Kim Hye-ja shared an update on her condition amid concerns over her health.

On the 20th, Lee Young-ae posted several photos along with a review of the film "Still Radiant."

Lee wrote, "It hurts so deeply that it aches… but still radiant… forever radiant… I pray that you shine," adding, "I highly recommend it this fall. Thank you for making such a warm film."

In addition, in the photos released, Lee Young-ae and Kim Hye-ja are seen smiling brightly with their shoulders touching affectionately.

Kim Hye-ja is also shown standing before the audience with film crew members, holding a microphone.

Kim Hye-za had previously been scheduled to attend a stage greeting for "Still Radiant," in which she stars, but announced her absence on the day. Concerns about her health had arisen after she was caught coughing and staggering during the Busan International Film Festival red carpet event that took place at the time, leading to continued worry from the public.

The film side explained that Kim Hye-ja did not attend the stage greeting due to symptoms of a simple cold.

Kim Hye-za was scheduled to attend the press screening for "Still Radiant" held on the 15th at Megabox COEX in Seoul Gangnam-gu, but she did not show up. Kim had planned to hold a stage greeting with director Song Il-gon instead of a press conference, but canceled it due to poor physical condition.

On that day, Director Song Il-gon 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 regret and sorrow. We considered whether she could attend even with support, but her condition was not good. Instead, she conveyed her feelings through a letter," and also revealed Kim Hye-ja's handwritten letter.

Through the film company, Kim Hye-ja shared a letter explaining how she came to appear in the film and expressing the excitement of its upcoming release, conveying a touching sentiment.

'National Mother' Kim Hye-za continues to burn 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 raised concerns during the Busan International Film Festival opening ceremony, but later appeared at a film event with a bright demeanor, smiling brightly. At that time, sources close to her reported that Kim Hye-za 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 Radiant," in which Kim Hye-za stars, is a work depicting the story of Soon-ok, who reunites with her close friend after 60 years—someone she had shared the most radiant moments of her life with. The film opens on the 21st.

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