Listen to Story Claudia Kim, also known as Kim Soo-hyun, recently featured in the K-drama 'The Atypical Family'. Having gained international recognition through roles in 'Avengers: Age of Ultron,' 'The Dark Tower,' and 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald,' she starred in Korean dramas like 'Gyeongseong Creature' which have proved to be global successes. Claudia Kim [Kim Soo-hyun] plays Bok Dong-hee, a character she describes as naturally lovable and self-reflective in 'The Atypical Family'.
In an exclusive chat with India Today, the actor spoke at length about transitioning from her role in ‘Gyeongseong Creature,’ and taking new challenges with this show where she features alongside Jang Ki-yong and Chun Woo-hee. Claudia also talked about how she aspires to explore various genres, including action, romance, and art films. She reiterated that she is open to roles in Hindi/Indian cinema, recognising its rich cultural heritage.
Excerpts from the interview: Claudia, it's wonderful to see you tackle diverse roles in Korean films and dramas. In 'The Atypical Family,' you remind us of your versatility with lighter roles alongside action-oriented ones. How did you approach the role of Bok Dong-hee? Having come out of the role of Maeda in the Netflix period series, 'Gyeongseong Creature,' I wanted to take on a completely different challenge.
While the genre was appealing, it wasn’t an easy choice. It was clear that Dong-hee was going to present a whole new set of challe.
