On April 17, a press conference for the upcoming Korean film She Died was held in Seoul, attended by Byun Yoo Han, Shin Hye Sun, Lee Il, and director Kim Se Hwi.
It is reported that the release of the Korean film was delayed for almost three years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Shin Hye Sun plays Han So Ra, an influencer who fakes her life on social media to get people's attention. Judging by her Instagram posts, one would assume that she lives a glamorous life. But in reality, her posts do not resemble her reality at all. She posts photos of a veggie salad while secretly eating hot dogs and takes photos of other people's luxury bags as if they were her own.
Commenting on her on-screen character, Shin Hye Sun stated, "[Being an influencer] is a kind of job, so one can't avoid attention. I actually feel burdened by receiving attention, even though it's a good thing on a professional level."
The actress added, "I tried not to get too wrapped up in the character. So Ra lives for attention, but it feels insincere. While I understand that receiving attention [from people] can boost self-esteem, I... I tried not to get too deep into [the character].”
She Died tells the story of a real estate broker named Jo Jung Tae, who witnesses the death of a social media influencer, Han So Ra, after he sneaked into her house. He has been framed for her murder and now must find the killer and clear his name.
The film will premiere sometime in May.
