K-Drama Star Kim Hee-Sun Reveals Her Partner’s Jealousy Over Lee Min-Ho’s On-Screen Chemistry
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When it comes to on-screen intimacy, viewers often wonder how actors’ real-life partners stay unaffected while watching them share romantic moments with co-stars. While most rely on trust and professional
understanding, veteran actress Kim Hee-Sun had quite a different experience.
Kim Hee Sun Opens Up About Her Husband’s Jealousy Toward Lee Min Ho
In a recent appearance on the popular YouTube show Salon Drip, Kim Hee-Sun candidly shared that her husband was extremely jealous of her co-star Lee Min Ho after seeing them in intimate scenes together on screen.The actress recalled how her husband’s reaction changed dramatically when she appeared opposite Lee Min Ho in the 2012 fantasy melodrama Faith, which featured several romantic moments.“My co-star was Lee Min Ho. We even had a kiss scene,” Kim said with a laugh.Her husband, who initially promised to watch the drama and share his thoughts, quickly changed his mind once the romantic scenes began.“As soon as he saw me kissing this handsome guy on screen, he immediately turned the TV off!” she said humorously.
“I Skip One Episode and Now You’re in Bed?”
Kim revealed that things escalated when they later resumed watching the show.“Later, by chance, we turned it on again,” she continued, “and there I was, lying in bed with him!”Her husband’s jealous reaction was instant. “I skip one episode and now you’re in bed?” he exclaimed before turning the TV off once more.Kim admitted that while the situation was funny, it also felt oddly rewarding, finally, her husband wasn’t pretending to be indifferent.“Finally, he wasn’t just ignoring me,” she added with amusement.ALSO READ: Ryu Jun-Yeol Returns For Reply 1988 10th Anniversary Shoot, Did He Cross Paths With Ex Hyeri?
Kim Hee-Sun on Her Career Break and Personal Reflections
During the same interview, Kim also discussed her upcoming K-Drama No Next Life, where she plays Jo Na Jeong, a 41-year-old woman struggling to return to work after years as a homemaker.She shared that she deeply related to her character, having herself paused her acting career to raise her daughter. “Sometimes I even blamed my husband,” Kim admitted. “I’d look at my reflection and think this broken version of me is his fault and my child’s fault. If I hadn’t gotten married, if I hadn’t had a baby, I could still be out there acting.”