• 6 Celebrities Who Used To Work Normal Jobs

    There are many stars nicknamed “born-to-be celebrities” because they show a completely different appearance when they stand in front of the camera.

    However, not all stars dreamed of becoming a celebrity since their beginning.

    Some of these celebrities lived normal lives doing other things before their debut.

    Let’s meet stars who used to take a different path with their current spotlight lifestyle.

    Lee Si Young – Jjimjilbang Owner

    Lee Si Young, who is enjoying great popularity on the short-video platform “TikTok,” ran a jjimjilbang just before her debut as an actress.

    She appeared on a variety program in 2016 and shared that she used to work at a jjimjilbang.

    Lee Si Young started working at a jjimjilbang after failing an audition. She drew attention by confessing her experience of buying beverages, underwear, and socks wholesale at Dongdaemun.

    Kim Tae Ri – Soy Milk Salesperson at a Mart

    Actress Kim Tae Ri, who made her name known to the public through the movie “The Handmaiden,” also had a different job in the past.

    Kim Tae Ri had various part-time jobs at places such as fast food restaurants and convenience stores before her debut and also worked as a salesperson selling soy milk at a mart.

    She was reportedly scouted as a cafe employee after catching the eye of a cafe owner while working.

    Won Bin – Automobile Mechanic

    Won Bin has worked as a mechanic in his hometown Gangwon-do in the past.

    He reportedly dreamed of becoming a celebrity while working as a car mechanic at an ordinary car center in his city.

    Won Bin, who struggled to persuade his parents, entered the entertainment industry as he passed the cable channel open actor recruitment.

    Lee Yoo Young – Hair Salon Staff

    In her acceptance speech at the Blue Dragon Film Awards, actress Lee Yoo Young mentioned the time when she worked as a hair salon staff in the past.

    She confessed that she worked at the hair salon while thinking about what she wanted to do.

    Lee Yoo Young, who later dreamed of becoming an actor, belatedly entered university at the age of 22 after spending one year and a half to prepare for the start of her acting career.

    Song Joong Ki – Short Track Speed Skater

    Song Joong Ki had been a short-track speed skater for about 12 years since he was in the first grade of elementary school.

    In fact, he was a great skater with outstanding skills and even became the representative of his hometown Daejeon 3 times.

    However, after suffering from an ankle injury due to a traffic accident, Song Joong Ki then had to think about his career again.

    At that time, as the “power fight” became more intense among the short track speed skating national team, Song Joong Ki boldly quit practicing sport because he did not want to be embroiled in such fights.

    Ryu Jun Yeol – After-School Teacher

    Actor Ryu Jun Yeol, who gained popularity after appearing in tvN’s drama “Reply 1988”, used to work as an after-school teacher for a theater class of an elementary school in the past.

    It is known that he taught theater plays and musical lessons once a week.

    In 2018, the story of Ryu Jun Yeol being the teacher of an “after-school class” was released via an online community, drawing keen attention.

    Meeting the student he taught in the past on a stage greeting for “Little Forest”, Ryu Jun Yeol expressed his happiness, saying, “You have grown up a lot.

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  • Lee Kyung Gyu secretly helped Hong Jin Kyung debut on TV and she didn’t even know for years

    Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

    On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

    Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

    Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

    Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

    She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

    She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

    Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

    Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

    He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

    He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

    Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

    That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

    He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

    Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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