Actress Kim Ji-won Tackles 1st Period Role in Her Latest Film

Actress Kim Ji-won takes on her first period role in her upcoming film, which is set for release next week.

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The film, "Detective K: Secret of the Living Dead", the third installment in a series, revolves around two detectives and a woman with superhuman power who has lost her memory. The three team up to investigate a series of murders.

"I read the script in one sitting and I liked it. At the time I was wrapping up a TV drama I appeared in, so I was looking for my next project, and I decided to get on board instantly. Most of all, I didn't want to miss the chance to work with veteran actors like Kim Myung-min and Oh Dal-soo", she said.

Asked how she handled the burden of her first period film, she said, "I worked hard on my diction and tone of voice. But I loved wearing hanbok, or traditional Korean dress. It was also great to have more time to contemplate my role while filming, unlike in a TV series, which often forces actors into a hectic shooting schedule".

The film will hit local theaters on Feb. 8.