Actress Kim Go-Eun opened on her transformation for the Netflix series You and everything elseRevealing the physical and emotional adjustments he did to play his character in three decades.
During an interview held on September 22 in Samcheong-Dong, Soul, Kim Go-Eun reflected on the challenges to interpret Eun-Jung, whose history extends from 20 to 40 years. “For the early 1920s, I wanted a younger and more fresh aspect, so I gained weight to make my cheeks full more. To show the differences over time, I lost about 3 kg for the 1930s and another 3 kg for the 1940s, making a total difference of 6 kg”, “” He explained.
The actress shared that she carefully considered not only the appearance but also mannerisms and energy. “In your 20 years, emotions may seem more raw and inexperienced. In the 1930s, the responsibilities of work and life changed tone, gestures and energy. For the early 1940s, I aimed at a more calm and more on the ground presence, since Eun-Jung had become a writer.”
Kim Go-Eun also described You and everything else AS “A project similar to a novel that carefully develops one page at a time.” It was deeply moved by the positive reception, sharing that colleagues and senior actors reached after observing the series. “Some told me that two straight nights were awake to finish it”, She laughed.
Gather with Park Ji-Hyun after Yumi cellsKim Go-Eun praised the representation of Sang-Yeon of his co-protagonist: “This story is really Sang-Yeon and Ji-Hyun gave such depth and nuance. I found myself looking at it as Eun-Jung looks at Sang-Yeon.”
He also warmly spoke of the actor Kim Gun-Woo, who plays Sang-Hak, joking about their school bonds and admiring his kind personality.
Among the many memorable scenes, Kim Go-Eun highlighted the emotional weight of the reading of Sang-Yeon’s letter in the following episodes. “The plot of the 1940s brings so many emotions of the previous decades. It was difficult on the set, but I felt grateful for how everything has accumulated at that moment.”
Kim Go-Eun’s dedication to fully embody Eun-Jung through physical transformation and emotional depth praised, strengthening his reputation as one of the most versatile actresses in Korea.
Sources: Newsen, Nate
