“I wanted to die!” — “The Glory” actress Song Hye Kyo’s insanely extreme methods used to build a heartbreaking scene
It has to be one of the hottest K-Dramas in the world Fame! Extremely brutal, the story sheds light on the harsh realities of Korean society as a young woman who was bullied so much she decided to drop out of school plots the best way to get revenge.
The leading lady of the series is an iconic star Chanson hye kyoand throughout the show, she wowed fans with her amazing acting that really makes viewers immersed in the storyline.
After the first series ended earlier this year, netizens couldn’t hide their excitement when a second series was announced, and it’s less than 24 hours until the premiere.
Ahead of the next series, the cast held press conferences and chatted with fans about what to expect and TMI stories from the first series. Unsurprisingly, Song Hye Kyo looked incredibly stylish at the event.
During the event, Song Hye Kyo revealed the effort she put into her role and her preparation to make such a dramatic impact on screen.
In particular, there’s a scene where Song Hye Kyo reveals his scars Lee Do Hyunand after seeing his reaction to one on his arm…
She continues to undress, showing the full extent of the trauma suffered.
During the press conference, Song Hye Kyo shocked fans when she revealed everything she had done to prepare for the stage, including the diet she was following and her personal and stage impact.
I’ve been on a diet for this scene. I only ate bananas for three days and didn’t even drink water the night before. Because of this, I felt like I was dying when I put on the special effects makeup. I think the scene went better because my body went through some difficulties.
– Chanson hye kyo
Dressing up the look itself took about 4-5 hours. It came as no surprise that Song Hye Kyo revealed the impact it had on her skin and why it was so memorable.
Because I put on special effects makeup so many times, my skin had a lot of problems. I focused the most on my looks, so this situation is the most memorable.
– Chanson hye kyo
When the interview was published, netizens reacted to Song Hye Kyo’s commitment to the role. While some thought it was a lot for just one role, others praised the actress for her dedication and loved her showing off her skills and strength on “International Women’s Day.”
#Chanson hyekyo said in the press of #Fame that her makeup (and scars) took 4-5 hours, that she didn’t eat for 3 days and didn’t drink water before the day of shooting to pull off this scene #TheGloryEp6.
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY, URI MOON DONG EUN! 🥺🖤 pic.twitter.com/EsZKSDfiKB
— Kdrama Journal (@kdramasdiary) March 8, 2023
As always, the theater world is far from the glitz and glamor that people expect. While the red carpets and events are fun, the stars have poured blood, sweat and tears into preparing for the role and creating a character that will resonate with viewers.
