Hye-Yoon Kim Captivates with Dreamlike Fantasy Vibe

Actress Kim Hye-yoon graced the cover of the January 2026 issue of magazine, creating a fantasy mood as if she stepped out of a fairy tale.

In this photo shoot, Kim Hye-yoon decorated the first cover of the new year with her quirky charm and dreamy atmosphere. Especially, just like the diverse characters she portrayed in 2025, she captivated attention with her unpredictable charm in the photoshoot.

A gumiho doesn't want to become human? "Breaking the mold with charm"
Kim Hye-yoon, who became known as a 'trustworthy actress' through tvN's , returns as a gumiho. But this gumiho is different. In an interview with , Kim Hye-yoon reflected on a year of 'non-stop' work with three films and one drama in 2025. She remarked that "although no projects were released, it was a year moving towards 2026," raising expectations for her upcoming works.

In , the character 'Eun-ho' played by Kim Hye-yoon completely overturns the traditional gumiho character. Instead of "I want to become human," this bold MZ gumiho says "Human? No thanks," under the direction of director Kim Chang-kwon. Kim Hye-yoon explained, "The character of a gumiho itself was so attractive," and "the biggest charm of this character is its mold-breaking thinking." She added, "The director told me to 'unleash and take flight,'" and cutely revealed, "I got a lot of inspiration from watching my cat Hongsi at home while playing the gumiho."

From horror to heists, a young actor's endless transformation
How many actors have tackled horror, fantasy, and action all in one year? Plus, all these works are set to be released in 2026. In the horror film , she played a character terrified for an hour and a half. She hinted, " had a glamorous and diverse look, whereas in , you'll see a more stripped-down character constantly in fear."
The ongoing shoot for is even more daring. With Yum Jung-ah and Cha Joo-young, it features a 'bank heist' setup. She is gearing up for a transformation into a new action star, even performing wire actions.

"The secret to fantastic chemistry? Getting to know each other first"
Actors who have worked with Kim Hye-yoon, like Bae In-hyuk from and Lee Jae-wook from , consistently praise the chemistry they share with her. What's the secret? In a interview, Kim Hye-yoon humbly said, "I don't think I do anything special, but people seem to view it positively." She continued, "If I make an effort, it's to try to get close," adding, "I meet up and chat beforehand, or have lots of personal conversations on set."
Kim Hye-yoon further shared, "I try hard not to lose the initial enthusiasm I felt when I first started acting," and regarding the 'trustworthy actress' label, she confessed, "It was a title I wanted, but now that I have it, it makes me quite nervous." She stated, "I feel the weight of having to meet expectations and not disappoint, so I carry that weight with each project," affirming, "I'm working hard."

The SBS drama 'From Today, I'm Human' premieres on January 16.