Kim Go-eun became a shaman

Kim Go-eun returns with ‘Exhuma’.

The movie 'Exhuma', which Kim Go-eun began filming immediately after the drama 'Little Women', is scheduled to meet audiences in February. 'Exhuma' is an occult mystery film that tells the story of strange events that happen to a geomancer, undertaker, and shaman who receive a large amount of money to relocate a suspicious tomb. In each still and video that was released, Kim Go-eun's strange visuals and strange yet attractive eyes that had never been seen before caught everyone's attention.

Kim Go-eun's acting transformation and character challenge have continued since her debut. Through the 'Yumi's Cells' series, she spread her everyday yet lovely charm and was honored with the Best Actress Award at the 1st Blue Dragon Series Awards for her relatable life acting. Subsequently, tvN's 'Little Women' received favorable reviews for its detailed portrayal of Oh In-joo, who undergoes dramatic emotional changes, increasing viewers' immersion.

Kim Go-eun, who immersed herself in and expressed the character in each work, independently led the drama's long run, starting with her skillful expressiveness and concentration on acting. He also showed his true value in movies. In the movie 'Hero', released in 2022, she not only deeply expressed the complex and complex inner life of Joseon's last court lady, Seol-hee, through delicate acting, but also excelled at singing and Japanese lines, bringing tears to the eyes of the audience.

Kim Go-eun plays the role of Hwarim, a shaman who appeases vengeful spirits, in the movie 'Exhuma', playing a top-class shaman in Korea who boasts outstanding skills and charisma at a young age. Kim Go-eun said, “I tried not to look clumsy in terms of professional characteristics, performances, the process of reciting sutras, and the appearance of hitting the gong. “In order to portray a competent and professional shaman’s exorcism scene, we rehearsed several times and perfected the details,” he said, adding that even though it was his first challenge, he made efforts to create a character that was close to perfection.

While expectations are high for Kim Go-eun's powerful transformation as she returns as a glamorous and impressive character, Kim Go-eun has completed preparations to meet audiences through the movie 'Exhuma'. In addition, filming for the movie ‘Love in a Big City’ and the drama ‘Eunjoong and Sangyeon’ is continuing.

Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr