Mask Girl premiered in mid-August and quickly became a global sensation. The film is currently ranked 2nd on Netflix's global TV series chart. The appeal of Mask Girl lies in its content, compelling plot, timely story, and excellent cast.
The main female character of the movie Kim Mo Mi is played by 3 actresses, recording 3 stages of the character's life. Among the 3 actresses playing this role, Lee Han Byul is a brand new face, having never acted in a movie before. However, her acting surprised the audience.
Lee Han Byul plays Kim Mo Mi in "Mask girl" (Photo: Netflix).
According to Naver, Lee Han Byul had to surpass 1,000 candidates to take on the heavy psychological role in the movie Mask Girl . On the movie poster, she agreed to appear with a mask on her face, hiding her true appearance.
According to Korean media, when the Mask Girl project was announced and the two names Nana and Go Hyun Jung were revealed, the audience expected the third person to play the role of Kim Mo Mi to also be a big star.
However, the Mask Girl crew chose a new face. According to Korean media, Lee Han Byul is the surprise factor of the film.
Among the 3 actors of Mask Girl , Lee Han Byul is considered to be the most similar to the character in the story. Although not possessing a beautiful face, Lee Han Byul conquered fans with her excellent acting, perfectly expressed through her eyes and body.
Han Byul's character Kim Mo Mi is an office worker who is always self-conscious about her appearance. She can only be herself when she puts on a mask, dances in front of a computer screen, and receives compliments from hundreds of men in the virtual world .
Lee Han Byul in "Mask girl" (Photo: Netflix).
Lee Han Byul transforms into a hot girl with the stage name "Mask Girl" who is famous online in "Mask Girl" (Photo: Netflix).
Although she is just a rookie in the acting field, Lee Han Byul is not inferior to her two senior actors Go Hyun Jung and Nana. Many viewers commented that Lee Han Byul's acting is so realistic that it makes them shiver.
Director Kim Yong Hoon revealed that Lee Han Byul had to overcome many competitors to get the role of Kim Mo Mi.
He said, "When I saw Lee Han Byul's profile, I felt like it was fate. She left a strong impression. In fact, Lee Han Byul is very calm, smart, and friendly in real life, so I chose her. I believe those aspects are very important for the role of Kim Mo Mi."
Lee Han Byul (born 1992) is 1.7m tall and has a balanced, sexy body. She signed an exclusive contract with Ace Factory, the management company of several other famous actors such as Lee Si Young, Lee Jun Hyuk, Lee Yoo Young... The role of Kim Mo Mi in the movie Mask Girl is Lee Han Byul's first role.
Mask Girl deals with the issue of body shaming, of which Kim Mo Mi is a victim. Lee Han Byul admitted that she deeply sympathizes with the character because in real life, she also received criticism about her appearance.
Lee Han Byul is said to look like the character in the story (Photo: News).
"Similar to Mo Mi, I also experienced hurtful moments related to my appearance. However, such experiences did not make me hate myself, and I had no problem taking on the role of a character who was not physically attractive. I found enjoyment and a sense of fulfillment throughout the entire filming process," Han Byul said.
"When I first got the role, I realized that it was a burden and told myself to try harder. I also asked myself many questions, wondering if I could do it. In the end, I spent a lot of time studying the script and preparing for the role. I am always grateful that the director trusted and chose me," the young actress added.
Lee Han Byul appeared in 2 out of 7 episodes but she left a deep impression on the audience. After Mask Girl aired, Lee Han Byul quickly became a searched name on social networks and media.
Naver newspaper commented that an excellent role in an excellent movie like Mask Girl will create a springboard for Lee Han Byul to enter the entertainment industry and shine in the future.
Lee Han Byul (right) and 2 actors playing Kim Mo Mi in "Mask girl" (Photo: Netflix).
"Mask girl" is the first role in Lee Han Byul's acting career (Photo: Netflix).
Lee Han Byul beat out 1,000 competitors to get the role in "Mask girl" (Photo: TV Report).
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