Jeon Do Yeon Reveals Receiving Love Calls From Hollywood — Here’s What The ‘Kill Bok Soon’ Star Said
Fans are excited to see what's next for Jeon Do Yeon's after the success of her Netflix projects "Crash Course in Romance" and "Kill Bok Soon."
The 50-year-old actress talked about her career plans and upcoming works. She also opened up about the possibility of her venture into Hollywood.
Jeon Do Yeon on Struggles During Filming 'Kill Bok Soon'
Even at 50, Jeon Do Yeon has proven that age doesn't matter as she's still one of the best stars in the industry.
The actress dominated the first quarter of 2023 with her recent works "Crash Course in Romance" and "Kill Bok Soon," which both received great response from the public.
Jeon Do Yeon boasts a strong filmography with more than two decades of experience. She headlined iconic series like "Lovers in Prague" and "Secret Sunshine."
However, she named the Netflix film "Kill Bok Soon" as her most challenging role in the entirety of her career as she poured her acting skills, time and patience for the character.
She revealed that she worked out for four months while maintaining a strict diet prior to filming. Jeon Do Yeon also acquired injuries during the process but thankfully, nothing was fatal.
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"It wasn't a smooth journey and to be honest, I'm not quite satisfied with my acting," Jeon Do Yeon stated. "But I'm still proud of myself for taking on the action genre."
In particular, "Kill Bok Soon" took the first place in Netflix's Global Top 10 films in more than 82 countries including Canada, Spain, New Zealand and South Korea, proving its international success.
On the other hand, "Kill Bok Soon" follows the life of a hit woman who takes down the bad guys as her profession.
Catch the trailer here, ICYMI.
Jeon Do Yeon Reveals Why She Won't Make Hollywood Debut
Since she made her first television appearance in 1990, Jeon Do Yeon has created an unrivaled legacy as an actress. She's the first South Korean star to bag the Best Actress award at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in France.
Because of this, fans grew curious whether Jeon Do Yeon will branch out in Hollywood like other South Korean stars, especially after the great reception for her film "Kill Bok Soon."
Unfortunately, the actress clarified that she's not interested in stepping into Hollywood as she'd rather just take on various challenges in the South Korean entertainment scene.
Jeon Do Yeon revealed that she received love calls from Hollywood after her Cannes feat. She was contacted to star in the "Terminator" film series, which she politely declined.
According to the actress, she was overwhelmed with the great leap from K-Drama to Hollywood. In addition to that, she was also intimidated by the language barrier and cultural differences.
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While many viewers expressed their regrets, Jeon Do Yeon guarantees to continue taking on various challenges in South Korea which will leave great impacts in both domestic and western scenes.
