Ku Hye-sun appeared on MBNL1's Kim Ju-ha's Day and Night and revealed an anecdote about learning to smoke for a smoking scene.
Actress Ku Hye-sun appeared on the MBNL1 variety show "Kim Ju-ha's Day and Night" and candidly shared her past experience of actually learning to smoke for a smoking scene. Ku Hye-sun revealed that after receiving feedback that her smoking acting in her debut feature film was awkward, she practiced by smoking a pack of cigarettes every day for about 10 months.
She explained that she learned to smoke through video chats with her college classmates and mentioned an anecdote about how rumors circulated on a college app at the time that "Ku Hye-sun is a heavy smoker." Recalling the situation where she was so immersed in her acting that such rumors spread, Ku Hye-sun demonstrated her extraordinary passion for acting.
Koo Hyesun Addresses Smoking Rumors
During her appearance on MBN's 'Kim Ju-ha's Day and Night,' actress and director Koo Hyesun addressed rumors regarding her smoking habits. She explained that she learned to smoke for a film role, eventually practicing up to a pack a day to ensure her performance appeared authentic.
Method Acting for the Screen
Koo Hyesun shared that she learned to smoke from younger university peers via video chat during the COVID-19 pandemic to prepare for her character. She noted that rumors circulating on a student app regarding her smoking habits served as a sign that her commitment to the role was perceived as successful.