[Sports Chosun Yeona Reporter] “People kept saying we looked alike.. it was fate.”
Actress Son Ye-jin opened up honestly about the moment she decided to marry Hyun Bin.
During the Son Ye-jin Mega Talk at the 6th Bucheon International Film Festival, Son Ye-jin was asked about the moment she decided to marry her husband, Hyun Bin. She was taken aback by the question but gave a sincere answer.
The questioner said, “Of all the female actors, I wanted to see Son Ye-jin the most in person, and among male actors, it was Hyun Bin, so I thought it was a huge blessing that the two of you are getting married” and asked, “You two worked together on two projects, but I’m curious about when and at what point you thought, ‘I want to spend my life with that person,’ not as actress Son Ye-jin but as a woman and a human being.”
Son Ye-jin replied, “(The question) is very refreshing. Isn’t it time to end yet?” smiling, and said, “Actors work on numerous projects and meet other actors. Many people meet and get married or date there, but I tended to not prefer that part.” She continued, “But this thing called fate is when people keep saying ‘you two look alike.’ I’ve never thought I looked like that person, but people around me kept saying we did. So as I kept seeing him, I started thinking, ‘Are we similar?’ and while working on two projects together, I realized that I was truly attracted to that person on a personal level.”
As she pondered for a moment on how to describe it, Son Ye-jin said, “(He was) like an old-time gentleman, very honest and rational, someone who doesn’t sweet-talk or package things, very pure, good-looking,” which brought laughter. Son Ye-jin explained, “That was a big factor. He was very trustworthy.” She revealed the reason for choosing Hyun Bin as her life partner.
On that day, Son Ye-jin said, “The past two years, experiencing marriage, childbirth, and child-rearing, were the most significant time for me personally,” and added, “Actors often tend to be selfish, but after giving birth, my perspective widened, and my heart became more generous. It was a time where I forgot that I was an actress and focused on other things.”
She further expressed, “When I started acting, I had no information, no one to help me, and had to figure it out on my own. It was the same for moms as well. Many people seemed to handle this difficult task effortlessly. Personally, it brought me immense happiness and even greater happiness. Suddenly, I felt like I should use these emotions I’m experiencing for the first time as an actress.”
Moreover, she said, “Marriage is entering a different world for every woman,” and compared it by saying, “There’s much to do and think about now. Before, it was just ‘work, travel, exercise,’ but now, I have to write down everything I need to remember.” However, she expressed, “The stability that family provides becomes a goal, and as I wish for my child to grow up in a healthy and good world, my perspective on the world changes. I hope many people get married and have children if possible. Of course, it’s tough, but it’s equally valuable, isn’t it?” speaking about managing marriage and childbirth.
Regarding her roles, she mentioned that the character with the highest synchronization rate was the mischievous and bright character of Yoon Se-ri in ‘Crash Landing on You,’ while the character in ‘No Secrets’ was the most different from her own personality.
Lastly, she expressed her desire to challenge herself with roles, saying, “I really want to try playing a villain. I think I can do it well. Or I want to try an action film with a maternal touch. For example, a version like ‘Taken’ but with a mother character.
Son Ye-jin is currently in the process of selecting her next project. She said, “I almost have a work decided, so I will be busy from the second half of the year,” arousing expectations for her return to acting as ‘Mom’ Son Ye-jin.