Kim Hyang-gi, Growing Up with Movies Since Age 3, Reflects on 20-Year Acting Career on 'Life is a Movie'

Actress Kim Hyang-gi will share her remarkable growth journey, having been immersed in films since the tender age of three.

Appearing as a guest on KBS 1TV's movie talk show 'Life is a Movie' airing this Sunday, the 9th, Kim Hyang-gi will candidly discuss her fragrant 20-year acting career and her recent new challenges.

The show will spotlight Kim Hyang-gi's filmography, starting from her debut advertisement shoot at age 3 and continuing through her first film 'Hearty Paws', 'Elegant Lies', 'Innocent Witness', and 'Youngju', showcasing her performance-driven roles. It will also highlight her popular success with the 'Along With the Gods' series, which achieved a double-million viewer milestone, truly making her life a movie.

Film critic Rainer praised Kim Hyang-gi's extensive career, noting, "Kim Hyang-gi has appeared in 25 films. Many actors struggle to reach that number in a lifetime." He added, "Kim Hyang-gi is the present and future of Korean cinema."

MC Lee Jae-sung playfully remarked, "With this kind of career, isn't she a veteran actress?" and added, "She's the most senior among us," eliciting laughter from the studio.

When the topic of her 17-year reunion with actor Jung Woo-sung, whom she filmed a commercial with at age 3, came up, Lee Jae-sung, Rainer, and 'Almost None' couldn't hide their fatherly smiles as they recalled the adorable child actress Kim Hyang-gi.

Furthermore, Kim Hyang-gi shared behind-the-scenes stories from the filming of 'Innocent Witness' when Lee Jae-sung asked about her reunion with Jung Woo-sung after 17 years. She revealed, "He was so surprised and happy to see me," heightening anticipation for the atmosphere of the reunion between these two representative figures of the Korean film industry.

Meanwhile, Kim Hyang-gi's unpretentious and bright personality, combined with the witty ad-libs of the 'uncles' (referring to the MCs and critic), made the recording atmosphere even more enjoyable. Kim Hyang-gi, who burst into laughter at their comical exchanges, exclaimed, "Your combination is so much fun!" drawing attention to the upcoming broadcast of 'Life is a Movie,' expected to feature explosive chemistry.

Actress Kim Hyang-gi's movie-like life story can be seen on KBS 1TV's 'Life is a Movie' this Sunday, the 9th, at 9:30 PM.

Korean netizens reacted with excitement, commenting things like, "I've seen Kim Hyang-gi since she was little, and it's already been 20 years, time flies!", "Her acting was solid from a young age. I was so moved watching her in 'Elegant Lies'", "I remember her commercial with Jung Woo-sung! She looked like a doll back then", and "I'm even more excited for Kim Hyang-gi's future. I love how she shows a new side in every project."