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Kim Ok-vin Elated with Her Latest Action Flick

Kim Ok-vin seems convincing as a genuine hardboiled action star in her latest film "The Villainess", which opened at local theaters on Thursday.

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The film was invited to the Midnight Screening section of this year's Cannes Film Festival, where it was sold to 136 countries and interest in a remake was high among Hollywood producers.

Kim plays the lead role, a woman who was raised to be a killer and embarks on a vendetta after discovering a plot against her.

"After being offered the role, I accepted it almost immediately. I didn't have to think about it too long, because I love physical activity and I had been yearning to do an action movie. I was scheduled for two months of physical training, but the start date was delayed so I ended up training for three-and-a-half months", Kim said.

"I didn't want to disappoint viewers with sub-par action scenes. I wanted to do it right. It was immensely satisfying, once it was over. The film is rated "R". but, I hope it attracts at least 2 million viewers. I want my next project to be an action movie too. It would be a shame to waste my action-school training!" she said.

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