Lim Ji Yeon Reveals Her Greatest Insecurity & How It Affected Her Acting

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Lim Ji Yeon went honest as she talked about her greatest insecurity. It turns out that even someone as famous and stunning as "The Glory" star can sometimes feel self-doubt and see the flaws in herself.

Interestingly, she managed to turn things around and embraced this.

How Lim Ji Yeon Embraced Her Insecurity

During her guest appearance in SBS' program "Disarmament," the 33-year-old actress spoke about having realizations after her years of working as an actress. 

According to the actress, she used to hate her deep voice and thought that it was manly compared to others.

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"I didn't know how to use my voice properly in the past. I used to hate my voice back then and wondered, 'Why does it sound so manly?" she said, as obtained by a news portal.

However, as she got older and played in various projects, Lim Ji Yeon said that she loves her voice now.

Embracing it helped her change her mindset in acting, and she said that she "feels more responsible" for her work.

Speaking of work, the actress also mentioned her notable movie "Obsessed," which was her first big-screen project.

"I met the director, and he said my image suited the genre," she recalled, adding. "He cast me after looking at my eyes only."

Because of the story's premise, the actress saw this as a way to "challenge" herself. To recall, "Obsessed" became controversial at the time due to its erotic scenes.

READ MORE: Lim Ji Yeon Unable to See Boyfriend Lee Do Hyun at Enlistment Site - Here's Why 

In her interview with "Yoo Quiz on the Block," she told host Yoo Jae Suk that she had doubts about whether to accept it or not. However, she "considered it a rare opportunity," so she went for the role.

"I loved the character in the script and was ready to take on the challenge. The director seemed to notice how determined I was to play this role," she said, as cited by Korea Times.

Lim Ji Yeon Stars as Police Officer in 'The Killing Vote'

Following her successful on-screen comeback for "The Glory," for which she won the Baeksang Arts Awards 2023 for Best Supporting Actress, Lim Ji Yeon has been booked and busy ever since.

She starred in back-to-back projects, including "The Lies Hidden in My Garden" with Kim Tae Hee.

'Lies Hidden In My Garden' Poster
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Kim Tae Hee, Lim Ji Yeon

After wrapping up the season finale, Lim Ji Yeon headlined another interesting thriller-crime series.

Taking on the role of cybercrime investigator Joo Hyun, she plays as the main character in "The Killing Vote" together with Park Hae Jin and Park Sung Woong.

The Killing Vote
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Joo Hyun and team leader Kim Moo Chan (Park Hae Jin) chase down the mysterious person behind Gae Tal, a.k.a. the masked man who punishes perpetrators.

Lim Ji Yeon's drama is airing every Thursday via SBS, Wavve, and Prime Video.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 'The Killing Vote' Director Says He'd Been Eyeing to Cast Lim Ji Yeon Even Before 'The Glory' Premiere

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Written by Geca Wills

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