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At a press event held at CGV Yongsan I’Park Mall located in Seoul’s Yongsan-gu on April 29th, actress Shin Hye-sun shared insights into her portrayal of a character in her upcoming film “Following” (directed by Kim Se-hwi).
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In the movie, Shin Hye-sun embodies “Han So-ra”, a character crafted as an SNS influencer who forges her online presence. Shin Hye-sun commented, “I made a conscious decision not to empathize or feel for ‘Han So-ra’. It was unusual for me as I generally haven’t felt such a disconnect with the roles that I play.”
She continued, “My goal was to bring out a sense of contemptibility through my facial expressions and emotions.”
The mystery thriller “Following”, which is anticipated for release on May 15th, revolves around Goo Jung-tae, a real estate agent with a penchant for spying. He becomes embroiled in the peculiar death of SNS influencer Han So-ra, whom he was surveilling, and subsequently gets involved in trying to absolve the accused killer.
FAQs About Shin Hye-sun’s Role in “Following”
- What character does Shin Hye-sun play in “Following”?
Shin Hye-sun plays the role of Han So-ra, an SNS influencer who deceives her online followers with fake posts.
- Did Shin Hye-sun empathize with her character in the film?
No, according to Shin Hye-sun, she purposefully chose not to empathize or understand her character, Han So-ra.
- What was Shin Hye-sun’s approach to portraying Han So-ra?
She aimed to look despicable through her facial expressions and emotions to embody the character of Han So-ra authentically.
- What is the plot of “Following”?
“Following” is a mystery thriller about a real estate agent who enjoys spying and witnesses the death of the SNS influencer he was watching. He then becomes involved in investigating her death to clear someone’s name.
- When is “Following” set to be released?
The film is set to be released on May 15th.
Conclusion
In her latest film, Shin Hye-sun takes an unexpected approach to her role as an SNS influencer, with an aim to create an intentionally contemptible persona. This divergence from her usual connection to her characters demonstrates Shin Hye-sun’s versatility as an actress and her dedication to authentically telling her character’s story. The mystery thriller “Following” promises to showcase a unique side of Shin Hye-sun’s acting repertoire as it nears its release on May 15th. Audiences can anticipate a performance that explores the darker intricacies of societal deception and personal ambition within the digital age.