Kim Go-eun Shines in 'The Price of Confession' with a Bold New Look and Stellar Performance

Actress Kim Go-eun showcases a transformative performance in 'The Price of Confession,' both in appearance and acting prowess. With a string of successful projects, Kim Go-eun once again proves her acting range in this latest thriller.

Recently, Kim Go-eun was spotted at a café in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, where she discussed her role as Mo-eun in Netflix's 'The Price of Confession.' Contrary to her short-haired character in the series, Kim sported longer hair, exuding a youthful charm with glasses and a scarf.

'The Price of Confession' is a mystery thriller that revolves around Jeon Do-yeon (as Yoon-soo), a woman accused of murdering her husband, and Kim Go-eun (as Mo-eun), a mysterious figure known as a witch. Kim's character, Mo-eun, is emotionally closed off. Reflecting on her recent successes, including the film 'Exhuma' and the acclaimed 'You and Everything Else,' Kim expressed, "Last year and this year feel miraculous. It takes a lot of elements to align for both critical acclaim and box office success. Meeting the right projects consecutively feels like a miracle, and it's been wonderful for my acting career."

Kim Go-eun portrays Mo-eun, a character scarred by the loss of family. She opted for a short haircut to convey emotions through her eyes rather than words or actions. "People around me said they saw expressions and a face they hadn't seen before. I wanted to show a new side of myself with this character," she shared.

She added, "Mo-eun is a character whose thoughts are hard to decipher. Even if everything is shown, I wanted her thoughts to remain a mystery. I aimed to act with my eyes and use subtle expressions."

Kim Go-eun's drastic transformation with a short haircut was intentional. "Short hair can make the face look fuller, so I slimmed down my face and body," she explained. "There are scenes where I look puffy, but some were shot when I wasn't swollen. It made me think I should stay slim for the camera."

She admitted to losing some weight, saying, "I didn't go on an extreme diet, but I wanted my jawline to appear slimmer on screen."

Mo-eun's character is a doctor, but her skills in subduing others are far from ordinary. Regarding the action scenes, Kim said, "Mo-eun isn't a fighter or a killer. I wanted her to overpower others by climbing over them, not through brute force, but in a scrappy way."

Most of Kim's scenes were set in a prison, which gave her a new perspective on the challenging role of prison guards. "I felt sorry for the character of Officer Um. Even I thought, 'Why is Mo-eun acting like this?'" she joked. "Kim Guk-hee's role wasn't initially prominent, but I was surprised by how significant it felt in the final cut. It made me realize the power of an actor."

'The Price of Confession' was released on the 5th and quickly garnered 2.2 million views in just three days, ranking second globally in the non-English series category. Reflecting on her streak of successful projects, Kim Go-eun stated, "I've said it many times, but last year and this year have been miraculous. It's not easy for projects to succeed consecutively. However, I can proudly say that I've worked hard since my debut. Even if I'm lacking, I give my best. My mindset remains the same."

By Ryu Ye-ji, TENASIA Reporter ryuperstar@tenasia.co.kr