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Goo Hye-sun clarifies 'heavy smoker' image, explains acting practice
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Goo Hye-sun clarifies 'heavy smoker' image, explains acting practice

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Goo Hye-sun was reportedly seen smoking a pack of cigarettes a day, leading to speculation she was a heavy smoker.
  • During an appearance on the MBN show 'Kim Ju-ha's Day & Night,' Goo explained that the "heavy smoker" image stemmed from her acting practice for a role.
  • She decided to learn how to smoke for the role and practiced for 10 months.

Actress Goo Hye-sun found herself the subject of public attention after being spotted smoking, leading to widespread assumptions that she was a heavy smoker. The "heavy smoker" label, however, was a misunderstanding stemming from her dedication to a role.

Appearing on the MBN program 'Kim Ju-ha's Day & Night,' Goo clarified the situation. She revealed that the intense smoking behavior viewers observed was part of her acting preparation. "I acted like I was smoking. Viewers said it wasn't real," Goo explained, "so I thought, 'I should learn how to do it.'"

I acted like I was smoking. Viewers said it wasn't real. So I thought, 'I should learn how to do it.'

— Goo Hye-sunExplaining the origin of the 'heavy smoker' perception during a TV appearance.

Her commitment to authenticity led her to practice smoking for approximately 10 months to perfect the portrayal for her character. This behind-the-scenes effort, intended to enhance her performance, inadvertently created a public perception that diverged from her personal habits.

I practiced for 10 months.

— Goo Hye-sunDetailing the duration of her smoking practice for a role.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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