Jun Ji Hyun, who was off-screen for 11 years after her last film, has made a strong comeback with Yeon Sang Ho's thriller Colony. During a recent interview with Harper's BAZAAR Korea, she spoke of accepting new challenges, acting as Kwon Se Jung in the film, and moving forward from the past by embracing change. For the actress, Colony is an opportunity to test her skills as an actress, which she found thrilling. She also shared how she looks at things differently these days, where she no longer thinks about her successes in the past but only how to grow through experience. Her honest remarks struck a chord among her fans who longed for her return to the silver screen.
Returning to the Big Screen With Colony
Colony was not simply another job for actress Jun Ji Hyun; it was her return to movies after 10 years. According to her, both the script and working with director Yeon Sang Ho were the main factors that influenced her decision to take part in this movie. The portrayal of Professor of Biotechnological Science Kwon Se Jung became a completely new challenge for Jun Ji Hyun as a performer, since she could depict an unusual character in unusual circumstances.
Embracing New Challenges
In hindsight, according to Jun Ji Hyun, she does not find comfort in similar characters anymore. Instead, what she loves is doing a project wherein she can learn more about herself as an actor. She pointed out that Colony became a chance for her to venture beyond her usual self, noting that every new project she takes gives her some lessons and helps her love her craft.
Letting Go of the Past
One of the most profound statements made in the interview was from Jun Ji Hyun where she talked about the significance of releasing her past. She pointed out that reflecting on either her past successes or failures has only held her back from growing and that she now focuses on the present moment instead. As she states, each age has its own experience and embracing change has allowed her to be more confident and thankful.
Looking Ahead to the Future
As Colony makes her comeback to films once again, Jun Ji Hyun is enthusiastic about taking on new challenges by playing different characters. She still wants to take on projects that motivate her and not live up to people’s expectations. The fans have received her welcome back with open arms, and her success in Colony has only increased everyone’s anticipation for her future works in both film and TV. As one of Korea’s most revered actresses, she has definitely changed through the years but never strayed from her love for great stories.
Final Take
The arrival of Jun Ji Hyun with her movie "Colony" is not just a comeback; it marks the start of a new chapter for her. The actress is displaying confidence that comes from having moved away from the old to embrace the new. The new perspective that she has is something that has made her performance in "Colony" impressive.