Kim Hyang Gi, once known as one of Korea’s most beloved child stars, is making headlines after taking on her first mother role. Born in 2000, she made her acting debut at just 6 years old in the film Hearty Paws. Over the years, she became a household name through various projects, including The Queen’s Classroom in 2013, where she won the Best Young Actress Award at the MBC Drama Awards.
Having spent much of her career portraying youthful and innocent characters, fans are now stunned to see her transformation. In her upcoming film Hallan, set to premiere in November, Kim Hyang Gi will portray a mother struggling to survive alongside her daughter during the Jeju Uprising of 1948.
The news immediately sparked reactions online, with many netizens expressing disbelief at how quickly time has passed.
“Kim Hyang Gi already playing a mother? I feel so old.”
“The poster itself is so emotional—I need to watch this in theaters.”
“She always felt like a baby to me, but now she’s playing a mom? Wow.”
“Perfect casting. Back then, mothers were so young, and this will really bring authenticity to the story.”
Fans praised both her growth as an actress and the film’s realistic portrayal of the era, noting how the role highlights the hardships of a generation where young women often became mothers at an early age. With her maturity and emotional depth, Kim Hyang Gi’s performance is already drawing anticipation as a significant step forward in her career.
Sources: Theqoo
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