Why does this Korean film couple shun the spotlight at home as awards pile up overseas?
Actor Kim Min-hee won praise in Locarno for her performance in her first film shot since giving birth to her first child with director Hong Sang-soo. While she continues to garner critical acclaim abroad, she and Hong have kept a low profile in Korea, where their relationship remains controversial. Kim won the Pardo for Best Performance for her work in Hong's 35th feature film, "Nowhere to Lay My…
Kim Min-hee, an acclaimed Korean actress, has been winning praise overseas for her performances in films directed by her longtime partner, director Hong Sang-soo. Despite this success, the couple has kept a low profile in Korea, where their relationship has been a source of controversy. At the 79th Locarno Film Festival, Kim received the Pardo for Best Performance for her role in Hong's latest feature, "Nowhere to Lay My Eyes," marking her second win in two years.
In her acceptance speech, Kim expressed her gratitude to Hong and their colleagues, stating, "I am deeply grateful to the director, who made a film as beautiful as poetry, and to our colleagues." She also revealed that she had given birth to their son the previous year and emphasized the importance of genuine love in her life, saying, "From now on, I will act with nothing but genuine love."
The actress frequently mentioned her baby during her emotional acceptance speech, visibly moved by the honor of receiving the award.
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