“I lived in my 20s with a huge sense of responsibility and pressure, but now I feel a little more relaxed.”

The sense of responsibility he had built up since he was sixteen gave him the image of a proper ‘model student.’ However, that image was not something that was created naturally over time, but was the result of living “fiercely” to the point where he did not even allow himself 1%.

Girls ‘Generation member and actress Seohyun(Seo Ju-hyun, 33)has let go of the tension and tenseness that has been sharp for over 20 years, and meets the audience with more relaxed gestures and thoughts.
He will appear solely as an even stronger’ actress Seo Joo-hyun ‘rather than a member of Girls’ Generation in the movie ‘Holy Night: Demon Hunters’ (Holy Night), which will be released on the 30th.

The film is about Bau(Ma Dong-seok), Sharon(Seo Hyun), and Kim Gun(Lee David), who have been fighting against devil worshippers, and Jung Won(Kyung Soo-jin)who receives a request to save Eunseo(Jung Ji-so)who is possessed by a devil.Ma Dong-seok, who created a box office record with the ‘Criminal City’ series, stars in the film and also participated in the production.This film is particularly noteworthy as it is Seo Hyun’s first screen debut.

Seohyun, who we met at a cafe in Samcheong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 23rd, said, “The image imprinted on the public is all about me appearing on a variety show as the youngest member of Girls ‘Generation 15 years ago,” and added, “There’s fun in breaking that.There’s a strange shock and pleasure that comes from someone you can’t imagine, rather than someone you can imagine.”
In the drama, Seohyun plays the role of Sharon, a powerful exorcist who can sense and defeat any demon.From her hairstyle to her makeup and outfit, she has a drastic transformation that makes you wonder, “Is that Seohyun?”

“I’ve recently entered my 30s, and I’ve become more relaxed in terms of acting.To be honest, I have a lot of other sides to me, but I’ve been suppressing and living a life of moderation.I lived fiercely and diligently in my teens and twenties.Now, I can let go of some of the things that have been holding me back, and I’ve gained the confidence that I won’t lose myself even if I become lax.”

This appearance was made possible by Ma Dong-seok’s ‘one pick’.Ma Dong-seok discovered Seo Hyun’s appearance on stage and various aspects of her in the works she has appeared in.

To that extent, this work has a special meaning for Seo Hyun as an actress and as a person.From the process of putting emotions into the character to the acting know-how gained on set, he absorbed it all like a sponge.

“Actually, my whole life was Girls ‘Generation.I had a strong compulsion, not an obsession, to never cause harm to the(Girls’ Generation)sisters.Since my job is always on the chopping block, I always had to be careful and cautious.I didn’t have the luxury of living as the human Seo Joo-hyun.I think acting is a little different.I think it means that a character comes into my life.I tend to imagine a lot of specific things, like ‘what kind of story would have gone through’ until this character reached where she is now.I’m grateful that I can show that through acting.”

Seohyun, who ran forward like a racehorse, firmly stated that she would never be lenient on herself if she went back in time.It was because she thought that Seohyun of today exists because of that time.

“I want to tell Seohyun in her 20s, ‘I’m sorry, but you have to work harder.’Hahaha! It’s because of you who worked so hard that I am here.I won’t choose the easy path.”


Reporter Lee Jeong- annjoy@donga.com

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