On January 2, fashion magazine Vogue Japan published a photoshoot and interview with Kim Ji-won on its official account. The actress was introduced as “The star who rose to stardom after a 14-year career, receiving love across Asia through ‘Queen of Tears’.”
The tvN drama “Queen of Tears,” which ended in April last year, starred Kim Ji-won alongside Kim Soo-hyun and made a significant impact in the world of content. The final episode achieved an average viewership rating of 24.9%, making it the highest-rated show in tvN history. Abroad, it streamed on Netflix, where it logged 682.6 million hours of viewing in the first half of the year, ranking as one of the highest-rated K-dramas of the period.
In a photoshoot taken in a traditional Japanese house, Kim Ji-won exudes a dark and mysterious vibe, with long, straight hair reaching her shoulders and wearing a sleeveless black dress. His intense gaze is especially reminiscent of his character, Hong Hae-in, from the drama.
In another photo, Kim Ji-won’s acting expression is captivating as she wears a beige trench coat and looks thoughtfully, almost sorrowfully, among the hydrangeas. A unique photograph also captures her sitting in front of a glass, with the shadow of the trees reflected in the glass, attracting attention.
In the interview, he shared behind-the-scenes stories from the drama. He mentioned, “The most memorable part was ‘how to create Hong Hae-in’s look’. I started training three to four months before filming and focused on maintaining my body shape during more than a year of filming.
When asked about the turning point in her acting career, Kim Ji-won highlighted her role as Yoo Rachel in the 2013 SBS drama “The Heirs.” He said, “It was an honor to work with writer Kim Eun-sook. I am grateful for the love I have received from ‘Descendants of the Sun’ (KBS2) and beyond.”
Kim Ji-won, whose MBTI is INFP, spends most of her time at home when she’s not filming. He confessed “There were nights when I couldn’t sleep because of the anxiety of not being able to behave.” He added, “I don’t think I’ll ever be 100% satisfied with my acting. However, if I approach it with a healthy mindset and do my best, I believe I can improve from the person I was yesterday.”
