Kim Hye Soo Reveals Difficulties of Filming Sageuk Drama + Shares Behind-the-Scenes

Kim Hye Soo has been keeping fans and viewers updated on her K-drama "Under the Queen's Umbrella" as the actress shares a glimpse of their production.

Interestingly, in one of her Instagram posts, the award-winning star showed the struggles of filming a "sageuk" or historical series.

Kim Hye Soo Shares the Struggles of Filming the Historical K-drama 'Under the Queen's Umbrella'

In one of her recent IG posts, the actress shared a sneak peek of the drama's filming location with a caption that says "Midsummer."

Kim Hye Soo's Instagram featured the actress wearing a hanbok, a traditional costume in Korea, as she tries to cool off by lying down amid the hot mid-summer weather.

It only showed that the actress along with her co-stars and the team worked hard to film the drama despite the intense heat.

In the comment section, fans and netizens praised Kim Hye Soo for her dedication to portray Queen Im Hwa Ryung.

Some mentioned that filming a sageuk drama in the middle of summer is not easy but Kim Hye Soo managed to deliver a remarkable performance.

In addition, others lauded the actress for her top-star attitude.

Why 'Under the Queen's Umbrella' is Worth the Watch?

Directed by Kim Hyung Shik of "Twenty Again," "About Time," and "Prince Coffee Lab," Kim Hye Soo's historical K-drama follows the story of a fearless queen named Im Hwa Ryung.

"Under the Queen's Umbrella" depicts how she protects her family at all cost, especially from influential people who wanted to steal their throne.

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In the drama, viewers get to see Kim Hye Soo's transformation as the queen of Joseon and her intense face-off with the King's mother, Queen Dowager Cho played by veteran actress Kim Hae Sook.

The historical drama is their reunion project after starring in the 2012 film "The Thieves."

Joining Kim Hye Soo and Kim Hae Sook as lead stars are Choi Won Young, Mon Sang Min, Ok Ja Yeon, Kim Eui Sung, and more.

'Under the Queen's Umbrella' Episode 11 Preview

With only a few episodes left, "Under the Queen's Umbrella" episode 11 continues to deliver shocking twists and turns among its characters.

As seen in the latest teaser, Consort Hwang, played by Ok Ja Yeon, is plotting revenge against the queen after she was humiliated by the royal. It comes after she planned on exposing the "hideous" secret of Grand Prince Seongnam.

In addition, the viewers are also looking forward to who among the three last contents will be the next Crown Prince.

"Under the Queen's Umbrella" episode 11 will air on November 19 via tvN and Netflix for subtitles.

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Written by Geca Wills