Kim Hye Soo Update 2023: K-Drama Superstar To Return With Back-To-Back Films This Year
Kim Hye Soo has one of the best contributions to the influx of South Korean dramas in the global scene, thanks to her amazing acting chops and legacy.
In 2022, she showed off her top notch performance and girl power after headlining the buzzworthy dramas "Juvenile Justice" and "Under the Queen's Umbrella."
The actress is set to make her much anticipated silver screen comeback. Here's what you should anticipate this 2023.
Kim Hye Soo Returns To Big Screen With New Films
With her years of experience and unbeatable performances, Kim Hye Soo is highly regarded when it comes to South Korean industry.
Every year, the actress returns with great works that appeal not only to domestic viewers but also to worldwide fans. This year, the award-winning star delivers a slew of multiple films namely "Smugglers" and "Return," much to fans' excitement.
Directed by Ryu Seung Wan, "Smugglers" depicts the risky lives of women who are involved with a smuggling operation in a peaceful village by the sea.
Kim Hye Soo works along with Jo In Sung, Yeom Jung Ah, Go Min Si and more, which guarantees a seamless performance from the cast ensemble.
"Smugglers" is set to hit the big screen in the summer of 2023. In addition to that, Kim Hye Soo will also headline the forthcoming sci-fi film "Return" with Hwang Jung Min.
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It will focus on South Korea's first space station called "Shelter-03" where an astronaut gets left behind due to an unfortunate incident, and the struggle of other space workers as they rescue him.
Kim Hye Soo challenges herself with the sci-fi genre and transforms into an astronaut who saves Hwang Jung Min's character back to Earth alive.
The film has been in the works since 2018 but it wasn't until 2022 that the cast and crew began its production. Moreover, "Return" is intended to be released within the year so stay tuned for updates!
Kim Hye Soo Dishes On Her Long-Running Career, Retirement & More
In a video released by YouTube channel "by PDC" on March 16, fans were able to get to know Kim Hye Soo a little deeper.
Since 1986, Kim Hye Soo worked hard to cement her name in the industry which wasn't the smoothest past she has taken. Thankfully, all of her sacrifices paid off.
However, the "Juvenile Justice" star revealed that she had thought of giving up one too many times already. According to Kim Hye Soo, filming and preparing for a drama is a huge struggle.
She would always feel like working for more than half a year on every project takes its toll on her both physically and mentally that she even thought of retiring early.
For Kim Hye Soo, being an actress is a lonely battle but she didn't regret choosing to walk the path of an artist as her fans and their heartwarming support allows her to get through all the trouble.
To give back to fans, Kim Hye Soo promises to greet the viewers with greater works that they can be proud of. Don't miss the actress' forthcoming films this 2023!
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Written by Elijah Mully.
