4 Things You Probably Don’t Know About ‘The Glory’ Villain Kim Hieora
Impressive, clever and amazing are the three words that best describes Kim Hieora during her transformation as a drug addict in the smash hit series "The Glory."
Her outstanding aura and acting prowess stole the show, leaving every viewer intrigued. Here are four things you should know about Kim Hieora.
1. Kim Hieora is an amazing actress on screen and on stage.
Before taking the Hallyu scene by storm, Kim Hieora established her name as a talented star on the musical stage!
Kim Hieora starred in various musical plays since she made her debut. Her most notable work is the South Korean musical "Marie Curie" where she showcased her cider-like charms and powerful vocals.
2. She's a devoted Christian.
Like her character in "The Glory," Kim Hieora also comes from a family of Christians.
The actress name "Hieora" is actually her Christian name, which means "to live beautifully" amidst the ugliness that the world possess.
Thankfully, she was able to live the life she desires when she began to star in various works like "Bad and Crazy," "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" and most recently, "The Glory."
In particular, the actress shared that her parents reference her character Lee Sa Ra whenever they couldn't reach her.
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She would be interrogated at home, asking her whether she was doing drugs, making everyone around them burst into laughter.
3. Kim Hieora hated her visuals when she was younger.
Although her name means beautiful, Kim Hieora hated it while growing up. According to Kim Hieora, she experienced being bullied for how she looked before.
The actress inherited her mother's amber eyes, a unique feature that is uncommon in South Korea. This made her the spectacle among her peers, which tore down her self-esteem.
However, things changed when she became an actress. The facial feature that she once hated became her advantage, bagging projects after projects for her unrivaled visuals.
In fact, Kim Hieora's eyes and "cold" aura is what earned her the role as Lee Sa Ra.
4. She's an artist and an entrepreneur.
In "The Glory," Kim Hieora also played the role of a renowned painter whose artworks cost a fortune.
Unbeknownst to many, the actress is also an artist in real life. While she describes her arts as "doodles" and "drabbles," they're definitely at par with great paintings that are being auctioned.
In addition to that, her paintings were also praised by the director and screenwriter of "The Glory," convincing them that the role is actually made for her.
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Due to her love for arts, Kim Hieora opened a cafe in Daehangno in February 2020 which is catered to young artists and students who want to enjoy great drinks in a space related to art.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
