"I wonder why they cast me"… Former child actress Kim So-hyun shares her honest thoughts in her 21st year since debut

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Actress Kim So-hyun revealed that she wonders why she is cast despite her long acting career. She debuted as a child actress in 2006.Recently, the fashion magazine *Cosmopolitan* released a pictorial and interview with Kim So-hyun for its November issue. Kim So-hyun is currently starring as Yoo Jin, a masters student, in the drama *Dr. Dating*, which premiered on the 5th.Regarding the reason for the continuous heartwarming stories about her among the actors and staff she works with, Kim So-hyun confessed, Actually, since we are in a profession where we are always chosen, I sometimes wonder why people cast me. She continued to explain her personality, saying, The first thought that came to mind was that I tend to be stable. Even when I am severely nervous or anxious, it doesnt show on the outside.She added, I think they appreciate that aspect of me because I maintain composure on the outside in any situation. Also, since I have some experience, the staff seem to feel a sense of stability from me. I think that might be the point that they personally like me.She also revealed the concerns she experienced while preparing for her new drama, *Dr. Dating*. Kim So-hyun stated that when she first read the script, she worried that the character she plays, Eugene, might be disliked by viewers. She recalled, My first thought upon receiving the script was, If Im not careful, she might come across as a little unlikable. So, I mentioned my concerns to Director Ahn Pan-seok.However, Director Ahn advised her to portray the character exactly as she is. Kim So-hyun shared the conversation she had with the director, saying, He actually advised me to be myself. He told me that the moment I tried to sugarcoat it, Eugenes individuality would disappear.Kim So-hyun focused on fully expressing the characters emotions rather than romanticizing her. She said, Actually, even I have aspects I dislike. They are my own complexes that I dont show to anyone. Everyone is bound to have such sides, and I believe it is only natural for Eugene to be like that as well. She continued, I thought that instead of judging Yujin by applying my own standards, I should accept and portray her as she is. Thanks to that, I think I was able to make her a much more multi-dimensional character.Kim So-hyuns pictorial and interview can be found in the November issue of Cosmopolitan and on the official website.
Actress Kim So-hyun revealed that she wonders why she is cast despite her long acting career. She debuted as a child actress in 2006.Recently, the fashion magazine *Cosmopolitan* released a pictorial and interview with Kim So-hyun for its November issue. Kim So-hyun is currently starring as Yoo Jin, a masters student, in the drama *Dr. Dating*, which premiered on the 5th.Regarding the reason for the continuous heartwarming stories about her among the actors and staff she works with, Kim So-hyun confessed, Actually, since we are in a profession where we are always chosen, I sometimes wonder why people cast me. She continued to explain her personality, saying, The first thought that came to mind was that I tend to be stable. Even when I am severely nervous or anxious, it doesnt show on the outside.She added, I think they appreciate that aspect of me because I maintain composure on the outside in any situation. Also, since I have some experience, the staff seem to feel a sense of stability from me. I think that might be the point that they personally like me.She also revealed the concerns she experienced while preparing for her new drama, *Dr. Dating*. Kim So-hyun stated that when she first read the script, she worried that the character she plays, Eugene, might be disliked by viewers. She recalled, My first thought upon receiving the script was, If Im not careful, she might come across as a little unlikable. So, I mentioned my concerns to Director Ahn Pan-seok.However, Director Ahn advised her to portray the character exactly as she is. Kim So-hyun shared the conversation she had with the director, saying, He actually advised me to be myself. He told me that the moment I tried to sugarcoat it, Eugenes individuality would disappear.Kim So-hyun focused on fully expressing the characters emotions rather than romanticizing her. She said, Actually, even I have aspects I dislike. They are my own complexes that I dont show to anyone. Everyone is bound to have such sides, and I believe it is only natural for Eugene to be like that as well. She continued, I thought that instead of judging Yujin by applying my own standards, I should accept and portray her as she is. Thanks to that, I think I was able to make her a much more multi-dimensional character.Kim So-hyuns pictorial and interview can be found in the November issue of Cosmopolitan and on the official website.

Actress Kim So-hyun revealed that she wonders why she is cast despite her long acting career. She debuted as a child actress in 2006.

Recently, the fashion magazine *Cosmopolitan* released a pictorial and interview with Kim So-hyun for its November issue. Kim So-hyun is currently starring as Yoo Jin, a master's student, in the drama *Dr. Dating*, which premiered on the 5th.

Regarding the reason for the continuous heartwarming stories about her among the actors and staff she works with, Kim So-hyun confessed, "Actually, since we are in a profession where we are always chosen, I sometimes wonder why people cast me." She continued to explain her personality, saying, "The first thought that came to mind was that I tend to be stable. Even when I am severely nervous or anxious, it doesn't show on the outside."

She added, "I think they appreciate that aspect of me because I maintain composure on the outside in any situation. Also, since I have some experience, the staff seem to feel a sense of stability from me. I think that might be the point that they personally like me."

She also revealed the concerns she experienced while preparing for her new drama, *Dr. Dating*. Kim So-hyun stated that when she first read the script, she worried that the character she plays, Eugene, might be disliked by viewers. She recalled, "My first thought upon receiving the script was, 'If I'm not careful, she might come across as a little unlikable.' So, I mentioned my concerns to Director Ahn Pan-seok."

However, Director Ahn advised her to portray the character exactly as she is. Kim So-hyun shared the conversation she had with the director, saying, "He actually advised me to be myself. He told me that the moment I tried to sugarcoat it, Eugene's individuality would disappear."

Kim So-hyun focused on fully expressing the character's emotions rather than romanticizing her. She said, "Actually, even I have aspects I dislike. They are my own complexes that I don't show to anyone. Everyone is bound to have such sides, and I believe it is only natural for Eugene to be like that as well." She continued, "I thought that instead of judging 'Yujin' by applying my own standards, I should accept and portray her as she is. Thanks to that, I think I was able to make her a much more multi-dimensional character."

Kim So-hyun's pictorial and interview can be found in the November issue of Cosmopolitan and on the official website.