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| ▲ This photo of actor-singer Lim Yoon-a is provided by SM Entertainment. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
SEOUL,
Aug. 7 (Yonhap) --
Lim, who captivated 9.42 million moviegoers alongside Jo in the 2019 summer hit "Exit," returns this season with the release of both My Daughter Is A Zombie and Pretty Crazy, expressing her delight at the coinciding premieres.
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| ▲ This still of "Pretty Crazy" is provided by CJ ENM and filmmaker R&K. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) |
Meeting with reporters at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, central Seoul, on Thursday, Lim offered gratitude to co-star Jo Jung-suk, saying, “He really has the power to draw people into theaters.”
Pretty Crazy marks Lim’s second collaboration with director Lee Sang-geun after Exit. In the film, she takes on the complex role of Seon-ji, a woman whose body is possessed by a different persona every night. She portrays both the calm, introverted "daytime Seon-ji" and the bold, unpredictable "nighttime Seon-ji."
Working with a familiar director brought comfort and trust to the production. “Conversations with the director really helped me understand the character,” she recalled. “He even showed me facial expressions himself to help guide the performance.”
One striking element of her dual role is the stark contrast between Seon-ji’s two personas, captured most clearly in their laughter. “The tone and type of laugh were something I developed together with the director,” she said.
The film’s fantasy-driven premise and attention to emotional detail were key attractions for Lim. “From the moment I read the script, I imagined the whimsical visuals the director could bring to life,” she noted.
She also praised her co-star Ahn Bo-hyun, who plays the harmless and jobless Gil-gu, calling it “a perfect casting.” “He was warm and approachable on set, but completely focused when the cameras rolled. He suited the character so well,” she said.
Now 36, Lim reflected candidly on her growth off-screen as well. “Since entering my 30s, I often find myself saying, ‘Becoming an adult is really hard,’” she said with a laugh.
Beyond her public personas as a Girls’ Generation member and actress, Lim shared that she has been spending more time exploring what she personally enjoys. “What people see is certainly me, but some choices may have been influenced by others’ expectations,” she admitted. “Lately, I wonder if thinking about these things is part of maturing.”
Looking ahead, Lim also expressed concern about being typecast. “Since I’ve done several projects with comedic elements, I wonder if I might be boxed in,” she said. “I want to be someone with a wide spectrum. I hope to continue growing and showing different sides of myself over time.”
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