Who is Kim Hye-ja?

Kim Hye-ja is one of South Korea's most respected veteran actresses. At 85, she remains active in film and television, and her work is widely known among Korean audiences.

What happened at the Busan International Film Festival?

Kim Hye-ja attended the opening red carpet of the 31st Busan International Film Festival on October 6. She walked with the help of director Song Il-gon, and photos showed her coughing with a hand over her mouth. Online, some people worried about her condition. She said the cough came from a mild cold. Later, the production of her film '여전히 찬란하게' cancelled a scheduled stage greeting ahead of its press events, which added to the concern.

What did she say in the new video?

In a YouTube video posted on October 23 on makeup artist Lee Kyung-min's channel, Kim Hye-ja appeared healthy and cheerful while getting her makeup done. Asked when she thought she looked most beautiful, she said she looks best now, which surprised Lee, who noted that many actresses name their 40s. Kim Hye-ja joked that her makeup skills keep improving. She also said her eyes are her favorite feature, and Lee praised her smile and teeth. Asked whether her teeth were real, Kim Hye-ja replied that they were all her own. Lee noted that many people her age have dental implants.

For international fans

Kim Hye-ja is known for a long career in Korean film and television. Fans outside Korea can follow her updates through Korean entertainment news outlets and official channels for her projects.