On the 23rd, an interview with Kim Hieora was conducted at a café in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, regarding her new film 'Savior.' Kim Hieora arrived at the interview in a neat navy jacket, greeting each member of the press and lifting the atmosphere.
'Savior' is a mystery occult film where miraculous events unfold for Youngbeom (played by Kim Byung-chul) and Sunhee (played by Song Ji-hyo) after moving to the blessed land of Obok-ri, only to discover these miracles come at the cost of someone else's misfortune. Kim Hieora plays 'Chunseo,' a character who has lived fiercely for her son 'Minjae.' When her son suddenly becomes unable to walk, she struggles to find the reason behind it.
For Kim Hieora, this project was like a true 'savior.' She returned to the screen with this film after allegations surfaced in September 2023 about her involvement in a notorious school bullying group during her school days. Notably, 'Savior' marks Kim Hieora's first commercial film.
Kim Hieora stated, "'Savior' will remain a particularly special project for me. It's my turning point, a new beginning, a new chapter. I love the title of the film. The characters' search for miracles resonates with me in many ways," adding, "I want to be a good actor rather than just a famous person. I hope to be an actor that people trust. I want to build trust and cherish my acting."
She continued, "I have a desire for softer roles. I can do melodramas or romantic comedies well. I also want to try indecisive roles," but added, "However, since I still lack a lot of experience, it doesn't make sense to choose roles selectively. Even with the same villain, there are many ways to express different characters and situations. I still need to study more."
By Ryu Yeji, TenAsia Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr