Actress Kim Hieora, whose rise to stardom came with her unforgettable role in The Glory, is set to return to the big screen after a school bullying scandal stunted her career in 2023.
Dispatch Reveals Allegations Of “Uncanny Counter 2” And “The Glory” Star Kim Hieora’s School Violence And Bullying Past
According to an exclusive report by Star News on March 13, 2025 (KST), Kim Hieora has been cast in the upcoming film The Savior (구원자)—starring beloved Running Man actress Song Ji Hyo as lead.
Kim Hieora’s acting career was put on hold after the 2023 tvN K-Drama, The Uncanny Counter 2. In April 2024, it was reported that the troubled actress “put an end” to the school bullying scandal after the actress had made amends with her accusers.
“The Glory’s” Kim Hieora Ends Bullying Allegations In New Statement
Kim Hieora met with the parties involved in her school bullying controversy and spent a long time corroborating each other’s memories before coming to an understanding. All parties have since agreed to root on each other’s lives.
— Gram Entertainment
The Savior has completed filming and is now in post-production, set to release sometime later in 2025. Kim Hieora will play the role of Choon Seo, a single mother raising her son alone.
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