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'The Heavenly Idol' Star Kim Hye-jun: Dating a Top Idol Would Be Too Pressuring
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'The Heavenly Idol' Star Kim Hye-jun: Dating a Top Idol Would Be Too Pressuring

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actress Kim Hye-jun discussed her role in the drama 'The Heavenly Idol'.
  • She expressed discomfort with the idea of dating a top idol in real life.
  • Kim Hye-jun felt the pressure would be too much to handle.

South Korean actress Kim Hye-jun has shared her candid thoughts on the pressures of a potential romance between a celebrity and a top idol, drawing parallels to her role in the upcoming drama 'The Heavenly Idol'.

During an online press conference for the tvN drama, Kim Hye-jun admitted that if a love line similar to the one in the series were to occur in real life, she would find the situation "uncomfortable." She elaborated that the burden of such a relationship, particularly the intense scrutiny that would accompany it, would be overwhelming.

I wouldn't be able to overcome the pressure.

โ€” Kim Hye-junThe actress described her feelings about the potential burden of dating a top idol in real life, as depicted in the drama 'The Heavenly Idol'.

"I wouldn't be able to overcome the pressure," Kim Hye-jun stated, reflecting on the challenges her character might face. The drama, based on the webtoon 'My Idol,' explores themes of romance within the entertainment industry, and the actress's comments offer a glimpse into the perceived difficulties of navigating high-profile relationships.

Directed by Park Ji-hyun, 'The Heavenly Idol' also features actors Kang Hoon and Cha Woo-min. The series delves into the complexities of fame and relationships, with Kim Hye-jun's perspective highlighting the potential emotional toll such dynamics can take on individuals in the public eye.

Both would be burdened.

โ€” Kim Hye-junKim Hye-jun expressed her discomfort with the idea of a real-life romance between herself and a top idol, as portrayed in the drama 'The Heavenly Idol'.
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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.