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Kim Hyang-gi Explores Maternal Love Amidst Jeju Tragedy
20 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Actress Kim Hyang-gi sought to understand the core of maternal love.
- The film 'Hanran' is set during the 1948 Jeju 4·3 incident.
- Kim Hyang-gi learned the Jeju dialect for authentic character portrayal.
Actress Kim Hyang-gi has explored the profound depths of maternal love while preparing for her role as A-jin in the film 'Hanran.' The movie is set against the somber historical context of the 1948 Jeju 4·3 incident, focusing on a mother's desperate efforts to protect her child.
To embody A-jin, Kim Hyang-gi undertook extensive research into the Jeju 4·3 tragedy and spoke with survivors. Her preparation also included intensive training in the Jeju dialect to ensure an authentic and natural performance, aiming to capture the instinctive essence of maternal devotion.
Filming in Jeju's natural landscapes offered both challenges and moments of solace. Kim found that the serene environment provided a healing contrast to the emotionally demanding scenes. 'Hanran' promises to illuminate the resilience of mothers amidst historical trauma and bring a significant chapter of Korean history to life.
