Being present is the actor’s job. Being aware of your body, in space, and the emotions that are occurring inside, is essential. Well, quite simply, the more aware one is-of yourself, of your surroundings, of other people-the more likely you are to respond truthfully.

I think all women should learn how to strip. It's a really healthy, extremely challenging thing to do.

Sometimes the future changes quickly and completely, and we’re left with only the choice of what to do next. We can choose to be afraid of it. Just stand there trembling, not moving. Assuming the worst that can happen. Or we step forward into the unknown, and assume it will be brilliant.

Creatively, I really feel like I gave it my all, and I feel ready to let her go.

Hollywood likes to put actors in boxes, and it likes to put Asian actors in really small boxes.

Wherever Koreans are, they set up a church.

I'm not a slave to fashion; I'm into exercising my individuality.