Actress Kim Go Eun recently made headlines by bagging the Pioneer Award for her performance in the film ‘Exhuma.’

She lit up the 11th Marie Claire Film Festival, held at Yongsan CGV on April 27, by receiving the Pioneer Award.

The festival, hosted by the fashion magazine Marie Claire, honors individuals who have blazed their own trail and made significant contributions to the Korean film industry.

After the award presentation, Kim Go Eun engaged in a heartfelt chat with the audience.

Expressing her gratitude, Kim Go Eun said, “I’m thankful to the audience who took the time to watch ‘Exhuma,’ and Director Jang Jae Hyun’s presentation of the award makes it even more meaningful. I’m deeply grateful for the recognition through receiving an award from Marie Claire.”

She added, “I will continue to strive to become a better actress in the future.”

Released on February 22 and drawing in 11.85 million viewers, ‘Exhuma’ received widespread praise for Kim Go Eun’s portrayal of the shaman character, Hwaryeom.

Her interpretation and solid acting skills, honed through ongoing interaction with professional shamans, were particularly noteworthy.

Kim Go Eun’s mesmerizing performance, especially during the ritual scene where she dances with a knife as if possessed, is considered a highlight of the film.

Following her recognition at the Marie Claire Film Festival, Kim Go Eun has been nominated for the Best Actress award in the film category at the 60th Baeksang Arts Awards for her role in ‘Exhuma’.

Currently, she has wrapped up filming for her next project, ‘Love in the Big City,’ and is fully immersed in filming ‘Two Women.’

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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