Kim Hye-soo Suffers Injury While Filming ‘Unmasked’: “Thigh Muscle Ruptured While Running”
On the morning of Nov 21st (local time), the Disney Content Showcase APAC 2024 took place at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore.
Kim Hye-soo, Jung Sung-il and director Yoo Seon-dong of “Unmasked” attended the event, engaging with the press during a Q&A session.
“Unmasked” centers around an investigative reporting crew persistently tracking cases that prosecutors and police have been unable to solve.
Kim Hye-soo, who plays team leader Oh So-ryong, explained the somewhat heavy theme.
“We incorporated realistic episodes, including fake news. We tried to lighten the tone with wit and removed some of the weightiness. Each episode has a different mood. While we’ve aimed to make the messages easier and more enjoyable to grasp, the story we want to tell remains strong and clear.”
Kim Hye-soo also shared her experience of sustaining a thigh injury during filming. She recalled, “On a very cold winter day, I had to do a physically intense scene. I ruptured my right thigh muscle while running. I thought we could at least shoot my face since my leg was injured, but it turned out that wasn’t possible. I remember resetting everything and filming again. That scene ended up looking very dynamic.”
Kim Hye-soo did not forget to praise Jung Sung-il, who stars alongside her. She said, “Sung-il is inherently cheerful and genuine. His portrayal in his previous work, ‘The Glory’, feels like a result of pure acting. In this project, you’ll see another side of him—it may reflect aspects of his personality, but it’s also entirely new. He’s a much more profound actor than I expected. Early on, he amazed everyone with his intense presence. The entire cast and crew were captivated by his face and gaze.”
Jung Sung-il, who plays parachute PD Han Do, remarked on the contrast between the “crazy freak” label given to Kim Hye-soo’s character and Kim Hye-soo’s real-life demeanor. He added, “However, the assertiveness and drive of her character align closely with her natural personality. She’s incredibly straightforward and transparent, a truly genuine person.”
On the second day of the showcase, Disney+ unveiled its upcoming Korean and Japanese content lineup. Korean original series introduced included “Light Shop”, “Unmasked”, “Low Life”, “Hyper Knife”, “Knock Off” and “Nine Puzzle”.
“Unmasked” is set to premiere in January next year.
Source: Naver