At 67, the veteran actress, often dubbed the “Nation’s Mother”, shared insights into her newest cinematic venture and the complexities of being associated with such an impactful title.
Known for her remarkable performances in roles as the endearing mother or grandmother, Kim Hae Sookhas consistently captivated audiences, earning widespread acclaim for her roles as the charming mother in ‘Hospital Playlist’, the doting grandmother in ‘Start-Up’, and the formidable, affluent grandmother in ‘Strong Girl Namsoon’.However, despite the accolades and affectionate nickname bestowed upon her, the actress candidly revealed the burden she initially felt by being labelled as the “Nation’s Mother”. In a recent interview, the 67-year-old actress delved into her illustrious decades-long career, shedding light on the challenges and honours that come with her renowned portrayal of maternal figures in various K-dramas.
In the interview published on Naver, Kim Hae Sook expressed her initial reservations, confessing, “Even at home, I felt sorry that I wasn’t a 100-point mother. But on the other hand, I remember saying that I wanted to express all the mothers in the world through acting”. The veteran actress emphasized the duality of this honour, recognizing both the weighty responsibility and the opportunity it provided to portray the diverse spectrum of motherhood.
Acknowledging her concerns about potentially becoming typecast in similar roles, Kim Hae Sook shared her realization that playing mother roles allowed her to explore dimensions of motherhood that transcend reality. She reflected, “As an actor, I thought I was stuck in the frame of being a mother because of my age. However, through some works, I was exposed to mother roles that cannot exist in reality, and I realized that there are great mothers in this world”.
Returning to the silver screen with the upcoming film ‘Our Season’, set to hit theaters on December 6, Kim Hae Sook embraces the role of Bang Bok Ja, a mother who pauses in the afterlife to be with her daughter, portrayed by Shin Min Ah. The film explores themes of familial love and sacrifice in the afterlife, with Kim Hae Sook noting that her role as Bokja provided a “refreshing” departure from her usual portrayals. Describing her role in ‘Our Season’, she shared, “When I play the role of a mother, I feel a greater sense of responsibility. Bokja was a mother who had never been seen before”.
Directed by Yook Sang Hyo and penned by ‘Thirty-Nine’ writer Yoo Young Ah, ‘Our Season’ promises to offer a unique perspective on motherhood and relationships.
Known for her remarkable performances in roles as the endearing mother or grandmother, Kim Hae Sookhas consistently captivated audiences, earning widespread acclaim for her roles as the charming mother in ‘Hospital Playlist’, the doting grandmother in ‘Start-Up’, and the formidable, affluent grandmother in ‘Strong Girl Namsoon’.However, despite the accolades and affectionate nickname bestowed upon her, the actress candidly revealed the burden she initially felt by being labelled as the “Nation’s Mother”. In a recent interview, the 67-year-old actress delved into her illustrious decades-long career, shedding light on the challenges and honours that come with her renowned portrayal of maternal figures in various K-dramas.
In the interview published on Naver, Kim Hae Sook expressed her initial reservations, confessing, “Even at home, I felt sorry that I wasn’t a 100-point mother. But on the other hand, I remember saying that I wanted to express all the mothers in the world through acting”. The veteran actress emphasized the duality of this honour, recognizing both the weighty responsibility and the opportunity it provided to portray the diverse spectrum of motherhood.
Acknowledging her concerns about potentially becoming typecast in similar roles, Kim Hae Sook shared her realization that playing mother roles allowed her to explore dimensions of motherhood that transcend reality. She reflected, “As an actor, I thought I was stuck in the frame of being a mother because of my age. However, through some works, I was exposed to mother roles that cannot exist in reality, and I realized that there are great mothers in this world”.
Returning to the silver screen with the upcoming film ‘Our Season’, set to hit theaters on December 6, Kim Hae Sook embraces the role of Bang Bok Ja, a mother who pauses in the afterlife to be with her daughter, portrayed by Shin Min Ah. The film explores themes of familial love and sacrifice in the afterlife, with Kim Hae Sook noting that her role as Bokja provided a “refreshing” departure from her usual portrayals. Describing her role in ‘Our Season’, she shared, “When I play the role of a mother, I feel a greater sense of responsibility. Bokja was a mother who had never been seen before”.
Directed by Yook Sang Hyo and penned by ‘Thirty-Nine’ writer Yoo Young Ah, ‘Our Season’ promises to offer a unique perspective on motherhood and relationships.
