Ahead of the premiere, Minha Kim chatted with T&C about that seven year time jump and her own Sunja headcanon, Sunja and Hansu's complicated relationship, and the show's message of hope.

Minha Kim: In the second episode, I think it's almost the first time that Sunja approached Koh Hansu for help. It was the last thing that she would [want to] do, but she had to do it.

Apple TV+’s Pachinko Season 2 premiered just under 10 months ago, but many of the most emotional and devastating scenes are still fresh for actress Minha Kim, who portrays anchor character Sunja.

Apple TV+ ’s Pachinko Season 2 premiered just under 10 months ago, but many of the most emotional and devastating scenes are still fresh for actress Minha Kim, who portrays anchor character Sunja.

Note: This story contains spoilers from the “Pachinko” Season 2 finale. Some of the biggest emotional moments in “ Pachinko” have hinged on Sunja, the character portrayed by both Minha Kim ...

Minha Kim, the actor behind the young adult version of Sunja, knew that the focus of “Pachinko” would expand in Season 2, especially since so much of this season is about motherhood.

Minha Kim's young Sunja is scrappy, hard-working, and determined; she is willing to swallow her pride to keep her family fed and stays loyal to her husband despite his years in political prison.

Lee Minho and Kim Minha spoke to Newsweek about portraying Koh Hansu and Sunja in Apple TV+'s show "Pachinko," and what it was like to work together on set.

Oscar-winner Yuh-jung Youn plays the eldest Sunja, while newcomer Minha Kim was tasked with portraying teenage Sunja, whose brush with romance sets her on an unpredictable course.

Kim is a renowned actress, whose resume also includes School 2017, Partners for Justice, and Kang Full’s upcoming mystery series Light Shop. Sunja’s trajectory is, well, a little less glamorous.