Song Hye-Kyo returned to the big screen with “Dark Nuns”, released on the 24th, marking her first domestic film in 11 years since “My Brilliant Life” (2014). It has also been 10 years since his last appearance in the Chinese film “The Crossing: Part 2” (2015).
Why has she been absent from the big screen for so long? To this, Song Hye-Kyo explained, “It’s not that I avoided movies. I kept working on plays, so the schedules didn’t align. I missed out on a lot of opportunities. It seems like I was in tune with the dramas at the time,” reject any special reason for the break.
While her film appearances were sparse, Song Hye-Kyo consistently appeared in dramas such as “Descendants of the Sun” (2016), “Encounter” (2018), and “Now, We Stoming Up” (2021). He also surprised everyone by taking on his first genre role “Revenge” in the Netflix series “The Glory” (2022).
The audience praised her for showing a side they had never seen before. His refined portrayal of a character bent on revenge earned acclaim and reignited attention towards his acting abilities. She has won numerous awards, including Best Actress in the TV category at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards and First Prize at the 2nd Blue Dragon Series Awards. “The Glory” undeniably marked a turning point in his acting career.
Song Hye-Kyo’s most recent project is “Dark Nuns,” a leap into the occult genre. Regarding her decision to continue exploring genres, Song Hye-Kyo shared, “Before “The Glory,” I had done a lot of melodramas. Playing similar characters repeatedly made acting less enjoyable for me. If I felt that way, I thought viewers would find it even less interesting.”
He continued, “After trying a revenge story in “The Glory” and exploring scenes I had never done before, it became really fun. Showing new expressions seemed exhilarating. It’s been a long time since I’ve really enjoyed acting. Here’s why I don’t I wanted to immediately return to love stories after “The Glory.”
According to Song Hye-Kyo, she is very satisfied with her choices. Reflecting on the filming of “Dark Nuns”, he said, “I was worried about whether I could express emotions explosively and handle intense fight scenes. But when I was on set, it felt like it was holding me back for so long. Everything came out so well. It felt like a refreshing shot of soda.”
