The major Japanese newspaper Sports Hochi published an interview with actress Kim Haneul on May 27, saying she has become more popular in Japan than fellow `hallyu` actress Choi Ji-woo. Kim`s latest comedy movie, `Don`t Trust Her,` opens in Japan May 28.

The newspaper quoted Kim as saying that her co-star in the movie, Kang Dong-won, who is Kim`s junior, "acted in accordance with his personality,` and that actors Lee Byung-heon and Song Seung-heon, Kim`s previous co-stars, became popular in Japan thanks to their acting skills.

"My character receives an impressive marriage proposal from a man in the movie. I personally like such heart-moving proposals because they are sincere," said Kim in her interview.

Sports Hochi also wrote that Kim likes `chankonabe` (a Japanese dish popular with sumo wrestlers) and enjoys strolling in Shibuya.