Suzy graced the cover of the October issue of the fashion magazine Elle. The pictorial captures scenes that appear to bring Suzy’s most comfortable and private spaces into the spotlight. Dressed in Celine’s 2026 Winter Collection, Suzy freely moved between natural moments from everyday life and dramatic scenes under striking lighting, revealing a wide range of expressions and moods.
In the accompanying interview, Suzy discussed the possibilities she has discovered in her face after portraying a variety of women, from Yang Seo-yeon in Architecture 101 and Lee Yu-mi in Anna to Lee Doo-na in Doona! and Gi Ga-young in Genie, Make a Wish.
She said, “In the past, I didn’t understand why people thought of first love when they saw my face. Then I heard someone say that my face is ordinary and plain, which makes it easy for people to project emotions from a movie onto me. That made me think, ‘Perhaps I can embody many different characters through my face.’” She continued, “As time passes, there are moments when I discover expressions or sides of my face that I didn’t know existed. I feel really happy at those times, and I think to myself that there are still faces within me that I haven’t discovered yet.”
Discussing how she approaches the characters she plays as an actress, Suzy explained, “Rather than simply looking at the character itself, I now think more about the relationships that person has with those around them and the environment in which they have lived.” “Even if it isn’t included in the script, I imagine what kind of life this character has lived and create my own reasons and backstory for them,” she added.
Suzy also compared the characters she has portrayed to several “rooms” inside her heart. “I’ve always thought that there are many rooms in my heart,” she said. “I feel both affection and regret toward every character I’ve played, but I’m someone who considers the present important, so I think I’ve closed all the rooms carefully.” She then smiled and added, “Right now, the only room I’ve left wide open is the one for Men of the Harem,” referring to the project she is currently filming.
Suzy also shared her anticipation for her upcoming projects. Regarding the film Seven O’Clock Breakfast Club for the Brokenhearted, which was first unveiled at last year’s Busan International Film Festival and is now awaiting its theatrical release, she said, “I was really drawn to the idea that people with similar kinds of sadness can sometimes share their feelings more honestly with strangers.”
Speaking about another upcoming project, Portraits of Delusion, she said, “The mysterious atmosphere I felt in director Han Jae-rim’s writing, along with the woman’s story contained within it, really resonated with me.” She continued, “While playing Song Jeong-hwa, I feel that many different sides of me were captured on screen. It wasn’t an easy process, but it was equally enjoyable, and I learned a lot.”
When asked about her criteria for choosing future projects, Suzy replied, “Honestly, I still don’t really know what my criteria are. I want to act in projects and portray characters that I feel drawn to at the time. In the end, I think I trust that next feeling of attraction quite a lot.”
Suzy’s pictorial and interview can be found in the October issue of Elle, as well as on the magazine’s website and social media channels. Additional digital content will also be released gradually through Elle’s social media platforms and YouTube channel.
Sources: Nate