Kim Min Ha Starstruck by Lee Min Ho’s Presence During Filming of ‘Pachinko’
Kim Min Ha talks about working with A-listers Youn Yuh Jung and Lee Min Ho for Apple TV+'s "Pachinko."
Being a newcomer in the industry, the 26-year-old actress expressed her gratitude for being given the opportunity to act alongside some of the biggest celebrities in South Korea.
Kim Min Ha Admits Being 'Overwhelmed' By Lee Min Ho in 'Pachinko'
During her interview with SBS Power FM "Park Ha-sun's Cinetown," Kim Min Ha reveals her first impression of Lee Min Ho.
As cited by a local outlet, the rookie actress confessed that she was starstruck by the Hallyu star's presence in "Pachinko." She pointed out that the 34-year-old actor is a big thing in Korea adding that she "felt overwhelmed" working with him.
Moreover, she also described her experience as "strange" but mentioned how Lee Min Ho made things easier for her.
In the eight-part series, the Hallyu actor took on the role of Ko Hansu, an enigmatic outsider and a wealthy merchant who was stunned by Sunja's captivating beauty, played by Kim Min Ha.
Kim Min Ha, Lee Min Ho
Playing the character of the teenage Sunja, she embarked on an illicit romance. Unfortunately, after becoming pregnant, Ko Hansu reveals that he is already married and has kids in Japan.
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As the story progressed, "Pachinko" featured the older but wiser female protagonist played by the Oscar-winning star Youn Yuh Jung.
While Kim Min Ha dished her thoughts regarding her whole experience filming the Apple TV+ series, she went on to praise the veteran actress for showing her support throughout the show.
Kim Min Ha Thanks Oscar-Winning Youn Yuh Jung
As her interview continued with "Park Ha-sun's Cinetown," the actress said that Youn Yuh Jung was a great senior actor.
She said that the veteran star perfectly portrayed the older version of Sunja.
Academy Award-winning Actress Youn Yuh Jung
Despite not seeing her often on set, Kim Min Ha mentioned that she met the "Minari" actress at the global premiere of "Pachinko."
Moreover, she also expressed gratitude for saying "so many good things" about her.
As noted by various media outlets, Youn Yuh Jung shared that she was "surprised" by Kim Min Ha's acting skills despite being a rookie actress.
"Since we played the same character, we couldn't meet each other during the whole filming process. I met her for the first time recently, and as soon as I saw her, I said, 'You did so well,'" the veteran actress said, adding that her younger "Pachinko" co-star "has done such a great job" portraying the role.
Not only did Kim Min Ha receive the approval of the South Korean veteran actress, but also millions of viewers praised her for giving justice to the character of Sunja.
