Lee You-mi reveals emotional weight behind Netflix hit ‘As You Stood By’

Actor Lee You-mi has opened up about her deep emotional journey and physical transformation while filming Netflix’s original series “As You Stood By,” a dark, gripping drama about two women pushed to the edge by violence and survival. In an interview on Tuesday at a cafe in Seoul, Lee discussed her portrayal of Hui-su, a once-promising children’s book author enduring an abusive marriage. The series follows Hui-su and another woman who, trapped in an inescapable reality of abuse and despair, make a fateful decision that changes their lives forever. “I rewatched it yesterday because I was too nervous to really take it in the first time,” Lee said, recalling her tension on release day. “During filming, I wasn’t directly experiencing the violence, but once I saw it onscreen, it hit me — the pain and imagination beyond what was shown.” Lee said she was drawn to the project because of its focus on women who actively shape their own narratives. “Hui-su and Eun-su (played by Jeon So-nee) are at the center of the story, leading it through their choices,” she said. “ThougWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times