Kim Min-ha to appear on JTBC 'Newsroom' on the 12th to promote her film

'Pachinko' star Kim Min-ha to discuss film 'Hana Korea' on JTBC 'Newsroom' Special Interview

Actress Kim Min-ha, who caught the attention of fans worldwide through the Apple TV+ series 'Pachinko', is now visiting living rooms with her film 'Hana Korea'. The distributor, Triple Pictures, announced that Kim Min-ha will appear on the JTBC 'Newsroom' Special Interview, which airs on the 12th at 6:20 PM. During this broadcast, Kim will personally share various behind-the-scenes stories regarding the film 'Hana Korea', which was recently released to audiences.

In this broadcast, Kim plans to go beyond mere promotion and candidly reveal the struggles and processes she faced as an actress. The interview will cover the decisive reason she decided to participate in 'Hana Korea' and the specific preparation process she underwent to portray the character 'Hye-seon', a North Korean defector. In particular, she will express her honest feelings regarding the mindset she maintained as an actress facing the weight of a film based on a true story, and the message she most wants to convey to the audience through this film.

An intense narrative based on a true story, 'Hana Korea' completed by Kim Min-ha's restrained acting

'Hana Korea' is a film that depicts the journey of Hye-seon, a North Korean defector who refuses to give up on life even in an unfamiliar environment. Directed and written by Danish director Frederik Sjöberg, the film garnered significant attention from the production stage as Choi Seong-jae (Sharon Choi), well-known as director Bong Joon-ho's interpreter, participated in the co-writing. This South Korea-Denmark co-production enhances immersion by using a true story as its motif.

In the film, Kim Min-ha plays the role of Hye-seon, who steps onto South Korean soil alone, leaving her ailing mother behind in North Korea. Through Kim's characteristically delicate acting, she portrays the loneliness, anxiety, and desperate longing for family felt by a person thrown into a new society, as well as the strong will to ultimately persevere in life. The foreign media outlet 'View of the Arts' highly praised Kim's performance, stating, "Her restrained acting is sublimely beautiful." Domestic audiences are also highly evaluating her acting skills, noting her deep gaze and emotional expression.

'Hana Korea', which was released in theaters nationwide on the 8th, is currently playing. The life of Hye-seon shown by Kim Min-ha is providing a deep resonance to audiences through the film, and the JTBC 'Newsroom' broadcast on the 12th is expected to be an opportunity to once again confirm the sincere charm of actress Kim Min-ha.

Denmark-Korea co-production, Sharon Choi participates in co-writing

The film 'Hana Korea' is a co-production between South Korea and Denmark. Danish director Frederik Sjöberg handled the direction and screenplay. Sharon Choi, known as director Bong Joon-ho's interpreter, participated in the co-writing. Based on a true story, the film was released in theaters nationwide on the 8th.

Background and Context

Kim Min-ha previously made a name for herself among viewers worldwide through the Apple TV+ series 'Pachinko'. 'Hana Korea' was released in theaters nationwide on the 8th.

Actress Kim Min-ha attended the '5th Blue Dragon Series Awards Handprinting' event held at CGV Yongsan IPARK Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 7th.