In the drama, Im Soo-hyang plays Park Dora, a prominent actress who hits rock bottom overnight, and brilliantly depicts Dora’s journey to a new life, practically playing a double role. His portrayal of these contrasting characters gave viewers a refreshing experience and the show ended with a 21.4% rating, helping to revive the prestige of weekend dramas.
Behind Im Soo-hyang’s success lies an extraordinary debut story. In 2009, she visited the set of the movie “4th Period Mystery” as a simple visitor, but caught the attention of the director and was immediately cast in a small role. While it must have been possible because she was a well-trained actress, Im Soo-hyang soon attracted attention beyond this cameo, gradually emerging as a promising newcomer in the industry.
His real rise to stardom came in 2011, with writer Im Sung-han’s hit work “New Tales of Gisaeng.” Known for its unique setting of gisaeng culture in modern times and its “makjang (taking things too far)” elements, the show has attracted significant attention. Im Soo-hyang beat a competition rate of 2000:1 to win the lead role of Dan Sa-ran, leaving a strong impression on viewers. Despite being a newcomer, her stable performance garnered immense support from the audience, making her a trendsetting actress.
Im Soo-hyang’s aspiration to become an actress dates back to her first year of middle school, when she received a casting offer while walking down the street. Although she was intrigued by the profession, she was ready to leave to study in the United States within a week. Although she moved as planned, she couldn’t shake her dream of acting.
Eventually, she returned to Korea against her parents’ wishes to pursue acting seriously. While still in middle school, he took KTX from his hometown of Busan to Seoul every weekend for acting lessons. Subsequently, she entered Anyang Arts High School to lay the foundation of her career, eventually attending the Department of Theater and Film at Chung-Ang University, where she received a more structured education.
Im Soo-hyang’s versatility shines through in his ability to digest various genres. From dramas like “Gangnam Beauty” and “Graceful Family” to “When I Was the Most Beautiful,” he has steadily broadened his acting spectrum with each role. In “When I Was Most Beautiful,” she particularly touched viewers with her deeply emotional acting, earning rave reviews as an actress “worthy of a first-place acting award.” From makjang dramas to romantic comedies and genre dramas, Im Soo-hyang has cemented her place as a prolific actress. Her fresh approach to each project has garnered public admiration, establishing her not only as a star but as a seasoned actress.
The journey Im Soo-hyang has undertaken has been anything but easy, yet he has steadily progressed along his path, honing his craft. Her years of hard work have made her a reliable actress who can handle any role with stability.
With his diverse filmography and broad acting spectrum, the anticipation for his future projects only grows. From a random casting on the street to overcoming 2000:1 odds to become a leading man, Im Soo-hyang’s future acting path is one to keep a close eye on.
Source: Daum
