Lim Ji Yeon opens up about “controversial” debut role in Obsessed
Lim Ji Yeon addressed the backlash over her explicit debut role in the 2014 film Obsessed during a recent episode of You Quiz on the Block.
The The Glory star recalled the fear she felt after reading the script for the first time and her concerns about how her parents would react.
I was terrified after my first reading of the script for ‘Obsessed.’ I wondered if I could ever pull it off.
— Lim Ji Yeon
She said she saw the role as a rare opportunity and loved the character despite the challenge.
I considered it a rare opportunity. I loved the character in the script and was ready to take on the challenge.
— Lim Ji Yeon
The film, directed by Kim Dae Woo, is set in a 1969 military camp where her character Ga Heun has an illicit affair with a war hero played by Song Seung Heon.
Despite criticism over the nude scenes, Lim’s mother supported her after seeing the premiere, boosting Lim’s confidence.
It’s Time For “High Society” Actress Lim Ji Yeon To Work On Her Acting, Instead of Nude Scenes.
— Headline from June 2015
Lim also shared how she worked part-time jobs in high school and secretly attended acting school, as her parents initially opposed her career choice.
I always wanted to act since I was a child, but my parents weren’t thrilled about the idea initially. They had no background in the arts, so they were against the idea when I told them I wanted to be an actress.
— Lim Ji Yeon
Her parents’ eventual support has been crucial to her rise, marking a journey from family skepticism to unshakable backing.
Lim’s story highlights the sacrifices and determination behind her rise in the industry.
