"At the same time, I think something like Lost is bringing something very different to the table, and Im really proud to be a part of the first time in American television when they took the chance of writing Korean characters in to begin with -- but to have them speak Korean for thirty minutes in a one-hour show and have it subtitled? I think that was pretty gutsy of them. And it was received well; it wasnt like we dropped out of the ratings. People loved it, and this was the first time in American television, and hopefully this will bring a lot more different ethnic backgrounds to mass media like television or film -- because thats what America is all about, isnt it? Its like a mixed pot."
Yunjin Kim is a South Korean and American actress. She is best known for her role as North Korean spy Bang-Hee in the South Korean film Shiri (1999) and Sun-Hwa Kwon on the American television series Lost (2004–2010). Her other notable works include Seven Days (2007), Harmony (2010), and Ode to My Father (2014).
"I think flashbacks are important. I mean, each episode - thats what I love about watching Lost is every episode, you have your new favorite character. We take turns and thats where we get to look a little different, show different sides to that character. Its like peeling an onion. So I find flashbacks really useful, really crucial to the show. I hope that doesnt ever go away."
Yunjin Kim"I think it was the only way to wrap the show up. I mean, I know that not everyone was thrilled about it – some people were really angry about the ending. It just shows you how much people put in their time and their passion for the show. You know a show like Lost is not going to [be like] every other show that I do – it’s a rare experience and I treasure it."
Yunjin Kim"Again, I said it before, but I’m always surrounded by amazing female friends and they’re the ones who are with me and kind of slap me around when I’m doing something wrong. And to do a show about all these characters I can relate, sympathize and really care about, it’s great. I mean, I see my friends in all of the characters, all of the female characters, which is really nice."
Yunjin Kim"I think its so important for really young Asians growing up in America to have those positive images of themselves."
Yunjin Kim"In the US, my makeup artist was an elderly lady. She would put on my eyeliner using reading glasses. It’s something unimaginable in Korea."
Yunjin Kim"There have been times when casting directors were talking loudly on the phone right outside the room where I was auditioning. I didn’t know what to do."
Yunjin Kim