5 Things You Should Know About ‘The Glory’ Villain Lim Ji Yeon
From "Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area" to "The Glory," Lim Ji Yeon continues to prove her versatile charms as an actress.
The actress dominates the global Hallyu scene with her superb acting chops, cementing her name as a South Korean hall of famer.
If you're curious about the 32-year-old actress, then keep on reading! Here are some of the things you should know about Lim Ji Yeon!
1. Lim Ji Yeon debuted in the erotic film 'Obsessed.'
Lim Ji Yeon made headlines in 2014 after taking on the challenge of starring in an erotic film.
The actress made her debut on the silver screen in the adult film "Obsessed" with Song Seung Heon.
Set in the military-dominated South Korea in 1969, Lim Ji Yeon transformed into a battered wife who engages in a sexual affair with her husband's colleague.
The actress showed the passionate and intense romance of a couple through an artistic manner, which earned her nods as Best New Actress at Buil Film Awards, Grand Bell Awards and more.
2. She also headlined a sapphic erotic film.
In 2015, Lim Ji Yeon returned to the big screen with the historical and provocative film "The Treacherous."
It tells the romance between women who were sexually exploited by the tyrant King in the Joseon era.
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In the show, Lim Ji Yeon kissed different women and filmed the most explicit scenes in the history of South Korean media.
With this, Lim Ji Yeon earned the "Queen of Explicit Scenes," which she proudly considers as a "confidence booster."
3. Lim Ji Yeon learned how to smoke for 'The Glory.'
Lim Ji Yeon played the role of Park Yeon Jin in the drama "The Glory," a beautiful woman with an evil heart.
In the series, she is often seen smoking while sporting her designer outfits and taunting smile. With her flawless performance, many wondered whether the actress smokes in real life.
In an interview with Cosmopolitan Korea, Lim Ji Yeon revealed that she only learned how to smoke real cigarettes to look as natural as possible. Talk about dedication!
4. She appeared in Park Shin Hye's 'Doctors.'
Unbeknownst to many, Lim Ji Yeon has starred in various high scale works before she received her breakthrough role in Netflix's 'The Glory.'
In 2016, the actress made a special appearance in Park Shin Hye and Kim Rae Won's smash hit medical drama "Doctors" as a gold medalist archer.
Lim Ji Yeon played Lee Soo Jung, an archer who experiences tremors that hindered her from entering the Olympics.
The actress was able to display her emotive acting and artistic portrayal of the role, which earned her praises from fans around the world.
5. Lim Ji Yeon is a KARTS alumna.
Like most actors in South Korean entertainment, Lim Ji Yeon majored in acting during her university days.
Lim Ji Yeon attended the prestigious Korea National University of Arts that honed her skills in acting.
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Big stars like Kim Go Eun, Jin Kyung, Jung So Min, Park So Dam and more are also graduates of the same university.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
