Kim Hee Sun Admits Being Offended by Term ‘Rediscovery’– Here’s Why

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Kim Hee Sun stunned the crowd with her radiant aura as she stepped onto the stage for the "Remarriage and Desires" press conference. The actress joined co-stars Lee Hyun Wook, Jung Eugene, Park Hoon, Cha Ji Yeon, and director Kim Jung Min as they talked about the upcoming Netflix drama series.

From her iconic pink hair seen in her K-drama "Tomorrow," Kim Hee Sun exudes a different kind of beauty with her dark short hair and stunning physique as she donned a fitted denim dress that accentuated her slender body.

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What to Look Forward to in 'Remarriage and Desires'

Netflix's "Remarriage and Desires" illustrates the unconventional and conflicting desires of people in the upper class as they see marriage as business.

In her new series, Kim Hee Sun transforms into someone who is hungry for revenge. She takes on the role of Seo Hye Seung, a widow and a single mother whose husband died in a tragic fate.

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Following the death of her husband, her life turns upside down but she tries to rebuild a new life with her daughter.

"Remarriage and Desires" also illustrates her encounter with influential people at REX, an exclusive matchmaking agency where women strive to marry hotshot bachelors to enter the highest echelon of society.

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Seo Hye Seung joins the agency in hopes of getting her revenge.

In the upcoming Netflix series, Cha Ji Yeon transforms into the REX CEO Choi Yoo Seon while Jung Eugene portrays Jin Yoo Hee, a lawyer who will do everything to get what she wants.

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Meanwhile, Lee Hyun Wook plays a chairman of a self-made venture company Lee Hyeong Joo and Park Hoon takes on the role of professor Cha Seok Jin, who is experiencing a legal battle for the huge inheritance left by his father.

Why Does Kim Hee Sun Dislike the Term 'Rediscovery'?

While the cast members gave their thoughts about the upcoming Netflix series, Kim Hee Sun gets honest about connecting her to the word "rediscovery."

The actress expressed how she got offended when she first saw an article with the phrase "rediscovery of Kim Hee Sun."

As obtained by the outlet, she admitted that she "felt bad" about her association with the word "rediscover" and questioned, "Did I not have this much presence?"

Kim Hee Sun also expressed her disappointment, "I'm frustrated because I've been rediscovered more than 20 times, and now I'm disappointed if I don't use the word rediscovery," adding, "I want to be the most rediscovered actor in Korea."

The actress has been in the industry for years since she made a debut as a host in the popular music variety show "Inkigayo."

She also gained massive fame in China after joining the renowned actor Jackie Chan for the 2005 movie "The Myth" and "The Warring States" in 2011.

Interestingly, Kim Hee Sun once again gained the attention of viewers with her bold comeback to the small screen for the action fantasy K-drama "Tomorrow" where she played a fearless grim reaper, Goo Ryun.

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Written by Geca Wills

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