‘The Glory’ Villain Kim Hieora Hated Her Visuals Because of THIS

Kim Hieora is stealing the spotlight as she shows off her intense acting game in the internationally acclaimed series “The Glory” with Song Hye Kyo.

Following the release of the work, Kim Hieora talked about her raw thoughts on the premise of “The Glory,” her experiences during filming and more. Keep on reading.

Kim Hieora Dishes on ‘The Glory,’ Her Character, More

Kim Hieora is a scene-stealer with alluring visuals and unbeatable acting chops!

Recently, the 34-year-old actress transformed into Lee Sa Ra, a drug addict, who bullied Moon Dong Eun, played by Song Hye Kyo, in the past in the smash hit series “The Glory.”

Her realistic portrayal of being a bully and a junkie left viewers speechless, giving them goosebumps every time she’s on screen. She also starred in “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” and “Bad and Crazy” in 2022.

Despite her impressive filmography, Kim Hieora didn’t enjoy fame until receiving her breakthrough role in “The Glory,” which is why she considered the work as her “crowning glory.”

According to the actress, “The Glory” opened a lot of doors for her. Kim Hieora stated, “No one really knew me before but now, countless of people have told me that they loved my work and I can’t be any happier.”

Though she played the role of a villain, Kim Hieora is certainly one of the scene stealers from the show; her facial expressions and line deliveries are flawless that even the director complimented her after every break.

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Kim Hieora shared that her scene with Song Hye Kyo at their church was the most intense scene she shot so far. It was also her first scene after meeting her co-stars.

Because she’s a huge fan of Song Hye Kyo, she couldn’t stop admiring the actress. The director even told her to “attack” Song Hye Kyo more, leaving the staff and actors laughing.

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Thankfully, their two-scene shot was well-executed, and it even became one of the best scenes in the entire drama, according to viewers.

Kim Hieora guarantees to greet her fans with a greater work soon. She said, “I have a lot to improve but I’m fearless. I promise to do my best so please keep on supporting me!”

Kim Hieora Shares Stance on Bullying

Even though she played a bully in “The Glory,” Kim Hieora is a sweet and kind-hearted person in real life!

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In an interview with Netflix Korea, the actress revealed that she doesn’t condone bullying and school violence.

Kim Hieora said that bullying shall never be forgiven as it doesn’t only ruin one’s self-esteem but it also affects one’s psyche and perspective in life.

Her co-star Park Sung Hoon also said that school violence shall never be forgiven. In particular, Kim Hieora experienced being bullied first hand.

Although her name “Hieora” actually means “to live beautifully,” the actress had a hard time growing up. According to the actress, she was often bullied for how she looks when she was younger.

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Because she inherited her mother’s amber eyes, which are uncommon in South Korea, she became the spectacle among her peers.

This ruined her confidence and carried the burden until she became an adult. But when she stepped on the acting scene, she learned how to love her features as they make her unique.

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Even more so, her “cold” aura and striking visuals is what earned her the role as Lee Sa Ra. Catch the actress on Netflix’s “The Glory” now!

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Written by Elijah Mully.