Kim Min-hee, Hong Sang-soo's partner, appears publicly for the first time since becoming a mother: 'Breastfeeding on set, baby first'
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actress Kim Min-hee appeared at the Locarno Film Festival for the first time since giving birth, attending a press event for the film 'Where the Wind Goes'.
- She stated that her priorities have shifted to her child, influencing her approach to filmmaking and her on-set routine.
- Kim Min-hee explained that her role in the film may reflect her changed life circumstances as a mother.
Actress Kim Min-hee made her first public appearance since giving birth to a child with director Hong Sang-soo at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. She attended a press conference for the film 'Where the Wind Goes,' where she discussed her new role as a mother.
Responding to a question about the connection between her personal life and the film's character, Kim Min-hee shared that this was her first movie after a two-year break following childbirth. She noted that her circumstances are different now. "Even while filming, I brought my baby to the set, so I had to breastfeed and make baby food," she said. "I would wake up early, prepare things for my baby, and then get ready for the film."
I had to breastfeed and make baby food. I would wake up early, prepare things for my baby, and then get ready for the film.
Kim Min-hee explained that her previous intense focus on filmmaking has changed. "Because I have a child, I naturally finished preparations for my baby and then did my best for the movie," she stated. "I think that aspect is reflected in the character." The film 'Where the Wind Goes' is director Hong Sang-soo's 35th movie.
Because I have a child, I naturally finished preparations for my baby and then did my best for the movie. I think that aspect is reflected in the character.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.