Kim Hye-soo drew on real influencers for 'Unfortunate Affair' role, wore custom outfits
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- Actress Kim Hye-soo drew inspiration from real influencers for her role as an ambitious CEO in the new Coupang Play series "Unfortunate Affair."
- She stated that she even had custom outfits made to embody the character's style and influence.
- The series, which also features actors Jo Han-sun and Moon Sang-min, premiered on May 28.
Kim Hye-soo, portraying the successful influencer and CEO Kyung-hee in the new Coupang Play series "Unfortunate Affair," revealed her method for embodying the character. She explained that she drew inspiration from real-life influencers to accurately capture the essence of her role.
"I referred to actual influencers while acting," Kim Hye-soo stated at the production presentation held on May 28 in Seoul. To further enhance her portrayal, she even commissioned custom clothing. "I had clothes made to wear," she added, emphasizing her dedication to authentically representing the character's fashion sense and status.
I referred to actual influencers while acting.
The series, directed by Lee Chang-hee and written by Jung Eun-kyung and Park Soo-rin, also features Jo Han-sun and Moon Sang-min. "Unfortunate Affair" centers on the complex relationships and potential scandals involving its characters, with Kim Hye-soo's character at the forefront of the narrative.
I had clothes made to wear.
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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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