Bad Blood Between ‘The Glory’ Stars? Lim Ji Yeon Reveals Song Hye Kyo’s Real Personality

Ever since Netflix Korea released its high intensity revenge drama "The Glory," many fans grew curious about the cast's real relationships outside of the filming set, especially with lead stars Song Hye Kyo and Lim Ji Yeon.

Prior to the drama's return to the small screen, Lim Ji Yeon shared an anecdote about Song Hye Kyo, much to fans' delight.

Lim Ji Yeon & Song Hye Kyo's Friendship Revealed

Weeks before the release of "The Glory" Part 2, Lim Ji Yeon amplifies fans' excitement with an anecdote about her friendship with Song Hye Kyo!

"The Glory" follows the painful life of a former school violence victim who becomes a homeroom school teacher to her perpetrators' child to avenge herself.

In the series, Song Hye Kyo plays Moon Dong Eun, an abused woman who has lived a melancholic life while Lim Ji Yeon takes on the role of Park Yeon Jin, the ringleader of the former's abusers.

During the release of the work, fans sympathized with Moon Dong Eun, rooting for her to succeed in making Park Yeon Jin's life miserable.

In addition to that, viewers also showcased their hatred for Park Yeon Jin in various online platforms and forums.

The actors of the drama had to clarify that they are all friends behind the cameras, revealing their spontaneous dinner dates and shopping sprees.

In an interview with Cosmopolitan Korea, Lim Ji Yeon assured viewers that she and Song Hye Kyo are close friends in real life, despite them being enemies in "The Glory."

"We share a strong bond outside the filming set," Lim Ji Yeon stated. "Hye Kyo unnie and I went on a date and she even bought me pork belly."

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Lim Ji Yeon is nine years younger than Song Hye Kyo. Whenever they are together during their leisure time, the two would always talk about food and dogs, according to the actress.

She also said that all the cast members are close friends in real life and they would hang out together often. Lim Ji Yeon believes that "The Glory" is an international success because of their closeness and trust to one another.

Lim Ji Yeon On Playing Park Yeon Jin

Prior "The Glory," Lim Ji Yeon has created buzz in the Hallyu scene for her remarkable performances in her previous works!

In 2022, she played the role of Seoul, a mercenary, in the South Korean remake of the Spanish series "Money Heist" opposite Park Hae Soo, Jeon Jong Seo and more.

Lim Ji Yeon also partnered with Yoon Kyun Sang in the thriller drama "Rose Mansion," which gained positive reviews from viewers.

However, she has done righteous roles in the past year. Because of this, the actress wants to diversify her acting spectrum through "The Glory."

Lim Ji Yeon admitted that she was drawn to the charms of Park Yeon Jin when she first read the script, saying, "I thought that the role was meant for me. I needed to play the character no matter what."

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Thankfully, the actress' transformation was well-received by the public, earning Lim Ji Yeon high praises from fans. Check out whether Park Yeon Jin receives mercy or hell in "The Glory" Part 2 this March 10 on Netflix!

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Written by Elijah Mully.