Famous South Korean Actors Who Had Regular Jobs Before Stardom: Behind the glitz and glamour of South Korea's entertainment industry lie stories of perseverance, hard work, and humble beginnings. Many popular South Korean celebrities faced challenges and financial struggles before achieving fame and success in the world of acting. From working multiple part-time jobs to making ends meet, these celebrities symbolise strength and determination on their path to stardom. In this article, we will tell you about some of these talented individuals who hustled their way to the top, and now they are some of the most loved South Korean actors in the world:
5 South Korean Celebrities Who Worked Part-Time Jobs Before Fame
1. Kim Go Eun
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Before gaining recognition for her stellar performances in films and dramas, Kim Go Eun faced financial struggles and worked multiple part-time jobs to support herself. She juggled an array of part-time gigs: striking poses for an online retail platform, organising documents at the district office, and working at a Japanese noodle restaurant for 10 hours a day.
Popular works of Kim Go Eun: ‘Guardian: The Lonely and Great God’, ‘The King: Eternal Monarch’, ‘Little Women’ and ‘Cheese In The Trap’.
2. Ryu Jun Yeol
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During his time at the university, Ryu Jun Yeol juggled numerous part-time gigs, including tutoring elementary students after school, delivering pizzas, and working as a day labourer. As per a report by Soompi, it stated that “He served at all types of restaurants, grilled meat at barbeque restaurants, catered, delivered packages, passed out flyers, set up seats for events, and unpacked boxes at markets, even sold SHINee goods at a SHINee concert.”
Popular works by Ryu Jun Yeol: ‘Reply 1988’, ‘Alienoid’, ‘A Taxi Driver’ and ‘The Night Owl’.
3. Kim Tae Ri
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Kim Tae Ri went through various part-time jobs before her debut. Kim Tae Ri stated that a cafe owner recruited her to work at the cafe while she was selling soymilk at a supermarket. She began dreaming of becoming an actor when she joined a play club at Kyung Hee University. After graduating from college, she began pursuing her dreams of becoming an actress.
Popular works of Kim Tae Ri: ‘The Handmaiden’, ‘Twenty Five Twenty One’, ‘Mr. Sunshine’ and ‘Revenant’.
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4. Kang Ha Neul
Kang Ha Neul is another popular South Korean actor who moved from Busan to Seoul to fulfil his dream of becoming an actor. According to a report by Soompi, “Kang Ha Neul worked at a convenience store, gas station, duck farm, buffet, and passed out flyers on the street. Even before becoming a college student, he earned his own living through his part-time jobs.”
Popular works of Kang Ha Neul: ‘Squid Game’, ‘Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo’, ‘When the Camellia Blooms’ and Insider’.
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5. Go Min-si
Another popular actor who has won the hearts of people worldwide is Go Min-si. After completing her high school education and pursuing cosmetology studies, she started to work as a wedding planner. In an interview with Sports Kyunghyang, she shared that while her childhood dream was to become an actor, she decided to work as a wedding planner as this wedding industry will have a flourishing future.
Popular works by Go Min-si: ‘Love Alarm’, ‘Sweet Home’, and ‘Youth of May’.
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