Kim Hyang-Gi talks about her nickname “Kim Smell” that was given by Ha Jung-Woo and how it caught onto her friends from school!

On November 28 broadcast of SBS Power FM “Park Sun-Young’s Cinetown,” actress Kim Hyang-Gi appeared as a guest. During the talk show, the actress talked about her latest film “Young-Ju,” for which she played the female lead. Alongside the main topic, the actress also discussed receiving an award at the 39th Blue Dragon Awards, as well as her relationship with “Along With the Gods” co-stars.

Park Sun-Young congratulated, “these last few months must have been very celebratory for you. You received an award at the 29th Blue Dragon Awards and got accepted into the school you wanted. Congratulations!” In response, Kim said, “thank you. I’m thankful to be able to finish off this year with much luck.”

The actress took a moment to talk about the latest award she received for her appearance in the film “Along with the Gods.” Kim said, “I was shocked. When they called out my name, I immediately teared up. I tried to hold it back, but as my uncles (co-stars Joo Ji-Hoon and else) started to congratulate me, I couldn’t hold it anymore. I forgot to thank so many people during my acceptance speech.”

Park Sun-Young also asked about Kim’s relationship with her uncles from “Along with the Gods,” especially that of her and Ha Jung-Woo.

The host specifically mentioned the nickname that Ha had given Kim, Kim Smell. The nickname had originated from her first name, which has a direct meaning of “aroma,” thus the nickname “Kim Smell.”

Kim Hyang-Gi responded with laughters, “yes, he still call me that. Even my friends at school started calling me that. When they want my attention, they say “hey, Kim Smell!” and I end up turning around.”

At the end, the actress what she considers the most important to maintain her position in the industry. Kim said, “I like acting and because I like it, I want to continue doing it. In order to do so, I think it’s important that I’m able to control my mind and take care of my body. If i get exhausted too easily, I won’t be able to do the things I want. Then, I’ll be feeling down. In order to keep acting, I thought to myself, ‘let’s not get tired. Ever.'”

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Translated by Dasol Kim

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