Interview with Eom Chun-mi, Direct Descendant of Eom Heung-do
Actress Eom Chun-mi revealed she is a direct descendant of Eom Heung-do while appearing in the movie 'The Man Who Lived with the King.' She expressed her feelings about appearing in this film as "an infinite honor."
Eom Chun-mi, who belongs to the theater troupe 'Cheongnyeon Theater' in Cheongju, Chungbuk, plays the role of a resident of Gwangcheon-gol village in the movie. She said, "As the 30th generation descendant of the Chungui-gong branch of the Eom clan of Yeongwol, I knew there was someone named Eom Heung-do among my ancestors," and that she and her family were surprised by the news of the movie's production.
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After looking up the family genealogy, Eom Chun-mi learned she was a direct descendant of Eom Heung-do. She recalled a story her father told her as a child: "There was an ancestor who collected the body of King Danjong." She added, "I am so happy that my ancestor's story will be widely known through this movie."
※ 이 포스팅은 쿠팡 파트너스 활동의 일환으로 수수료를 제공받습니다.
Eom Chun-mi's family was proud of her just for appearing in the movie, even without any lines. She said that every time she watches the movie, she feels "overwhelmed and a tingling sensation all over her body." At the premiere, she heard a senior say, "I feel grateful to the Eom clan."
About 13 actors from the theater troupe 'Cheongnyeon Theater,' including Eom Chun-mi, appear in the movie 'The Man Who Lived with the King.' This came about through a connection with actor Yoo Hae-jin. Yoo Hae-jin, a graduate of 'Cheongnyeon Theater,' appeared in their 40th-anniversary performance. Director Jang Hang-jun saw this and offered the actors auditions.
