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Lim Ji-yeon, who made her debut in the 2011 film "Disaster Movie," has showcased her versatility in various characters on the big and small screens, including dramas "The Mansion," "The Doctors,""Welcome 2 Life," and films "The Treacherous " and "Tazza: One Eyed Jack." Despite early criticism of her acting skills, Lim has made tremendous strides through continuous hard work.

In Netflix's original series "The Glory," Lim flawlessly portrayed Park Yeon-jin, a character that became synonymous with the actress. Her excellent performance has raised expectations for her future work. Lim Ji-yeon is an actress who constantly strives to transform herself and improve her skills.

Lim revealed that she spent months studying the character Park Yeon-jin to portray her accurately. As a result, Lim Ji-yeon once again proved that she is a talented actress. Her goal is to be a passionate and skilled actress, and she shared her thoughts on the series and her character.

  • On writer Kim Eun-sook's thoughts during the casting process for "The Glory": Kim Eun-sook said that although Lim looked very kind, she believed there was a devil inside her. The writer emphasized that she wouldn't sugarcoat or romanticize Park Yeon-jin's character.

  • On understanding her character: Lim mentioned that she had a hard time understanding her character, Park Yeon-jin, as she couldn't imagine someone with such evil actions. She said that Yeon-jin doesn't know why she does bad things, and she can't feel guilt or empathize with her victims.

  • On Park Yeon-jin's fitting ending in part 2 of "The Glory": Lim believes that the final scene, where Yeon-jin ends up in prison, is the ultimate punishment for her character. The scene was emotionally challenging for Lim, as she had grown fond of her character.

  • On working with co-star Song Hye-kyo: Lim expressed her gratitude towards Song Hye-kyo, who made her feel comfortable on set despite their characters' tense relationship.

  • On reflecting on school violence and advice for perpetrators like Yeon-jin: Lim said that "The Glory" made her think about the social issue of school violence and believes that the perpetrators should seek sincere forgiveness from their victims.

  • On her most glorious moment in her acting career and her goals as an actress: Lim recalls her debut film "Obsessed" premiere, where her mother brought a big bouquet of flowers and praised her performance. Lim aims to continue her slow but steady growth as a passionate and skilled actress.

  • On her next project: Lim confirmed her participation in the upcoming film "House with a Yard," where she will play a character who descends into the underworld, a stark contrast to Park Yeon-jin.

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