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Lee Hwi-hyang on nearly quitting acting — and the dementia role that changed her mind

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Lee Hwi-hyang on nearly quitting acting — and the dementia role that changed her mind

45 years after her 1981 debut, Lee Hwi-hyang opens up about villain typecasting after 'Stairway to Heaven' and how her first film lead pulled her back from the edge.

By KTRENZ Newsdesk · 9/13/2026

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Lee Hwi-hyang on nearly quitting acting — and the dementia role that changed her mind

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