Kim Da-mi says she cried while reading script for 'Soulmate'

• Published date: 04 March 2023
• Publication title: The Korea Times

Actress Kim Da-mi said she was looking for a relatable, down-to-earth character after taking on strong roles in the 2018 sci-fi thriller "The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion" and 2020 hit series "Itaewon Class."

In "Soulmate," a coming-of-age film about a lifelong friendship between girls, Kim stars as Mi-so who is tough on the outside but soft on the inside.

"I shot this film in 2020 after 'The Witch' and 'Itaewon Class.' At that time, I wanted to play a more conventional character. When reading the script for the first time, the climactic fight scene between Mi-so and Ha-eun (played by Jeon So-nee) moved me to tears," she said during an interview with The Korea Times at a cafe in Seoul, Thursday.

Kim went on to talk about her similarities with Mi-so. "I'm usually shy and quiet around strangers, but talkative around my friends. On set, I'm outspoken and exuberant. I love discussing scenes with directors and my co-stars," she said.

She also discussed developing an off-screen friendship with Jeon to better portray Mi-so and Ha-eun as inseparable soulmates. "We became close friends during the shooting of the film. Jeon invited me over to her place, and we talked for 10 hours straight," she said.

The 28-year-old actress said she didn't wear much makeup when portraying Mi-so in her teens. "I wanted Mi-so to look tanned because she is a country girl. She often wears red and orange in fashion whereas Ha-eun wears soft pastel tones," she said.

Kim learned how to ride a scooter and make cocktails for the film. Asked about her hobbies in real life, Kim...