Jun Ji-hyun opens up about 'Colony' role, timeless beauty praised by viewers

The Korea Times

Jun Ji-hyun opens up about 'Colony' role, timeless beauty praised by viewers

Actor Jun Ji-hyun spoke candidly about the widespread praise for her appearance following the release of the new zombie thriller "Colony." "There was no intention whatsoever, so it was unexpected that people responded so positively," Jun said in a recent interview. "I only wore jeans and a white T-shirt ... I didn't do anything." Her striking appearance as Se-jeong has drawn widespread praise from moviegoers. "On set, nobody said, 'Because it's Jun Ji-hyun, she needs to look like this.' Everyone wanted to focus only on the narrative, so it was unexpected," she said. "I felt good, but in some ways, I was pleasantly surprised." While she said she still wants to take on action roles, her principle was to avoid flashy action sequences. "I appear as a biotechnology professor, so I thought it would be awkward if I suddenly became good at action," she said. "There was no need to beat down zombies, and I only wanted to show as much as Se-jeong could realistically do." This grounded approach focused on portraying Se-jeong not as a superhero, but as a relatable figure who serves as an anchor and gui

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