"Nation's First Love" Suzy Shares Surprising Confession: "I Didn't Understand Why People Saw Me That Way"

Actor Suzy showcased her unrivaled aura by gracing the cover of a fashion magazine.

In the pictorial for the October issue of Elle, released on the 14th, Suzy wore Celine's 2026 winter collection, creating a cozy yet private atmosphere. She effortlessly displayed a diverse range of expressions and a luxurious vibe, spanning from natural, everyday moments to sensuous scenes under the lights.

In an interview following the photo shoot, Suzy opened up about her views on acting and honest thoughts about her face. Having journeyed through works like "Architecture 101", "ANNA", and "Doona!", she shared, "In the past, I couldn't understand why people thought of a first love when looking at my face. Then, after hearing that my ordinary and plain face makes it easy to project emotions from a film, I thought, 'I suppose I can hold many different characters in my face.' She added, "As time passes, there are moments when I discover expressions or facets of myself I didn't know existed. When that happens, I'm truly delighted, and it makes me think that there are still sides of me left to uncover."

Describing the characters she has played as "rooms" in her heart, Suzy smiled as she said, "While affection and a sense of longing coexist for all the characters I've portrayed, I'm someone who values the present, so I think I've neatly closed all those rooms. Right now, only the room for 'The Men of Harem', which I am currently filming, is wide open."

She also expressed her anticipation for the upcoming film "Breakfast Meeting at Seven for the Broken-Hearted" and her next project, "Portraits of Delusion". Suzy showed deep affection for her work, saying, "The mysterious atmosphere sensed in director Han Jae-rim's writing for 'Portraits of Delusion' and the woman's story embedded within it really resonated with me. While playing Song Jeong-hwa, a truly diverse range of appearances seems to have been captured on screen. It wasn't an easy process, but it was just as enjoyable, and I learned a lot."

Regarding her criteria for choosing projects, Suzy shared, "Honestly, I still don't really know what those criteria are. I want to act in projects and characters that appeal to my heart in the moment. Ultimately, I think I trust my next 'attraction' a lot." Her pictorial and full interview can be found in the October issue of Elle and on its official website.

(Photo courtesy of Elle Korea)

Reported by Kang Seon-ae

(SBS Entertainment News, Reporter Kang Seon-ae)
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