Despite premiering a month ago, the show continues to generate significant interest among viewers, particularly as the second installment approaches its airing date.
Here are Seven interesting facts about The Glory featuring Song Hye Kyo that you do not know.
Number one. Writer Kim Eun Sook is paid a substantial salary per episode. Before the premiere of The Glory, Kim Eun Sook was already regarded as one of the most accomplished writers in Korean television. As such, it's not surprising that she receives a salary of up to 81,000 USD per episode.
Number two. The inspiration for the drama came to Writer Kim Eun Sook after the birth of her daughter. While Song Hye Kyo's portrayal in The Glory is deserving of praise, the writer behind the drama, Kim Eun Sook, also deserves recognition for her skillful script. When queried about the source of inspiration for the drama, Kim Eun Sook stated that it came from a question her daughter asked her: "Mom, which would make you more heartbroken: if I killed someone or if someone killed me?"
Number three. The reason Moon Dong Eun plays Go. In the game of Go, the objective is to quietly strategize to capture the opponent's territory and expand one's own. This parallels the desires of the main character Moon Dong Eun, who seeks to quietly orchestrate events to gradually ruin the lives of her high school bullies.
Number four. Song Hye Kyo spent 2 months preparing for the revealing scene. The scene in which Moon Dong Eun disrobes and displays her scars was one of the most impactful moments. According to the screenwriter, Song Hye Kyo dedicated 2 months to shedding weight in order to achieve the haunting image. To achieve this, Song Hye Kyo incorporated konjac, a type of food derived from yams that is popular in Japan and often used in weight-loss diets, into her meals.
Number five. The Glory marks Park Yeon Jin's first villain role. The Glory is seen as a career risk for Song Hye Kyo, who has long been associated with a specific image. Her portrayal of a nefarious woman consumed by revenge has been met with acclaim from audiences and critics alike. However, the drama holds significance not only for Song Hye Kyo but also for actress Lim Ji Yeon, who is known for her steamy roles, as it marks her debut as a villain.
Number six. The school violence depicted in The Glory was based on real-life events. During the early stages of filming, viewers were horrified by the depiction of school violence suffered by high school student Moon Dong Eun. These scenes were actually based on a real incident that occurred in 2006. At that time, a female student in Cheongju was repeatedly attacked by her classmates, who used iron rods and hairpins to inflict injuries on her arms and chest. The victim was also subjected to blackmail.
Number seven. Song Hye Kyo wanted to depict her character as aged as possible. In bringing her character to life, Song Hye Kyo suggested ways to make Moon Dong Eun appear "as old as possible" by unbuttoning her shirt or wearing natural makeup, to convey the sense that she was devoting all her time to planning her revenge.
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