Singer BIBI Returns as Actress Kim Hyung-seo...
Delivers Powerful Performance in Disney+'s 'Gangnam B-Side'

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The protagonist of the 'BAM' phenomenon, BIBI, is taking on a new challenge as actress Kim Hyung-seo.

Through the Disney+ original series 'Gangnam B-Side', set to be released on November 6, her talents as an actress are once again drawing attention.

'Gangnam B-Side' is a chase crime drama revolving around the missing club ace Jae-hee in Gangnam.

Kim Hyung-seo plays Jae-hee, the key figure in the disappearance case.

She described her character as "a person exhausted by life" and focused on expressing "the traces of a fierce life, not just simple rebellion."

Kim Hyung-seo's immersion into her character is profound.

She said, "When acting, I believe the situation I'm in is real," adopting a method akin to self-hypnosis.

She immersed herself so deeply that she even damaged her teeth while studying the character's habits.

Co-star Ji Chang-wook praised her passionate performance, saying, "Acting with her allows me to see fresh and unique sides."

In fact, Kim Hyung-seo's acting skills have already been proven in various works.

In the film 'Hopeless', she left a strong impression as Ha Yan, a pillar for a precarious boy, and in 'The Worst of Evil', she played Hae-ryeon, a key figure in a drug cartel.

She showcased her wide acting spectrum by portraying completely different characters in each project.

Interestingly, her acting ability was evident even in her primary career as a singer.

Cultural critic Kim Seong-soo evaluated, "BIBI immerses herself in the role of the narrator in her songs to the point where it feels like she's acting on stage," adding, "She effectively conveys the dramatic emotional shifts in melodies through her performance."

Kim Hyung-seo's acting debut began with her activities as singer BIBI.

‍Director Park Noo-ri of 'Gangnam B-Side' saw her performance of 'Letter' on SBS's 'The Fan' and offered her an audition.

He decided to cast her immediately, saying, "As soon as she uttered her first line, she was Jae-hee herself." This audition led to her roles in 'Hopeless' and 'The Worst of Evil'.

Critic Kim Seong-soo described Kim Hyung-seo as "an actress who reacts instinctively," analyzing that "she has such talent in acting that it's hard to say whether singing or acting came first."

He added, "Apart from her achievements as a singer, she is gaining attention as a complete actress, and her future is highly anticipated."

Kim Hyung-seo's new transformation in 'Gangnam B-Side' is expected to further expand her potential as an actress.

Her versatility in crossing over between singing and acting and being recognized in both fields presents a new type of artist in the Korean entertainment industry.

Particularly, her ability to naturally blend performance and acting on stage is gaining attention as an example of a new developmental direction for K-pop artists.

There is growing interest in what new aspects Kim Hyung-seo will show as an actress and how she will harmonize her activities as singer BIBI.