Korean actress Lee Hanee talks about her role in Netflix’s Aema and reflects on the challenges of bringing 1980s Korean cinema to life
By Park Jin-hai
“Every project holds a special place in my heart, but with Aema I felt a thrill – almost a sense of arrival – that such a work could finally emerge in our era,” says actress Lee Hanee.
“It’s genuinely refreshing to live in a time where stories like this can be told with health, humour and even a touch of comedy, rather than simply confronting violence head-on. That joy is what drew me to the project,” she says.
After Hee-ran boldly declares she will no longer appear in nude scenes, the studio relegates her to a supporting role in the film. Meanwhile, it launches an open audition to discover fresh talent, casting ambitious newcomer Shin Ju-ae (Bang Hyo-rin) as the film’s lead.
