Before becoming famous actors, these Korean stars had a difficult childhood.

IU

IU's upbringing was going swimmingly until her family went into debt. As a result, IU and her younger brother moved in with their grandma.

They lived in poverty for a long period, as their home was formerly infested with cockroaches.

Rain

Rain, a Korean film and music industry icon, had an extraordinarily difficult childhood. Rain grew up in an environment in which he couldn't eat or wear warm.

His mother has diabetes, but the family cannot afford care; at times, the entire family is forced to live on the streets.

Rain's mother died not long after his debut, without receiving a single day's blessing from her son. Rain was tormented for the rest of his life since he couldn't save his mother.

Rain, according to the owner of JYP, is the poorest artist he has ever encountered.

Han So Hee

Han So Hee is one of the most well-known new generation actors. Han So Hee was one of the Korean stars that grew up in poverty before becoming a star and attaining the lifestyle she presently enjoys.

She used to work in a pub in her early career, but she subsequently tried to pursue acting because of her grandma, whom she considers her mother.

And her biological mother is like a "burden" because she frequently uses her name to borrow money, increasing the amount of debt that Han So Hee has to endure.

Recently, the law intervened, and Han So Hee was deemed not liable for the debts incurred by her mother in her name.

Cha Seung Won

Cha Seung Won, the hot drama "Our Blues"' male lead, had to go through the same poverty as his character.

Although he did not go into detail, Cha Seung Won once stated that his family was forced to live in a damp basement for three years.

Cha Seung Won fell in love with the catwalk by accident after working at a run-down bookstore for a long period.

Cha Seung Won's average annual salary has reached ten million dollars, and the 45-year-old celebrity also models for 13 different fashion companies.

Park Bo Gum

Park Bo Gum's career got off to a rocky start when he declared bankruptcy at the age of 22.

His father had borrowed money from a lender and had Park Bo Gum listed as a guarantor at the time.

Following his debut, Park Bo Gum began to receive demands to repay the debt, which had risen considerably due to the interest rate.

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Actor Jo In Sung is turning a new page in his career.

On March 3, NS ENM officially announced that Jo In Sung’s exclusive contract has ended. The agency shared, "Ahead of the contract’s expiration, we had in-depth discussions with Jo In Sung for a long time."

They added, "In the end, we mutually agreed not to renew. We sincerely thank Jo In Sung for trusting and being with us for so many years, and we will continue to support his future endeavors."

Jo In Sung also shared his heartfelt thoughts, saying, "I sincerely thank the CEO and all the staff who have been with me for a long time."

He added, "Their constant support and encouragement gave me strength, and I’m truly grateful. I will never forget their kindness over the past 13 years."

Fans are curious about what’s next for the beloved actor, who has built an impressive career in both dramas and films.

From hit series like It’s Okay, That’s Love and That Winter, the Wind Blows to blockbuster movies like Escape from Mogadishu and The King, Jo In Sung has continuously showcased his versatility.

Beyond acting, he also made a mark in variety shows with tvN’s Unexpected Business, winning hearts with his down-to-earth personality.

Most recently, he gained international fame for his powerful performance in Disney+’s Moving, where his emotional depth and action skills left a lasting impression.

Currently, Jo In Sung has completed filming director Na Hong Jin’s Hope and is in the middle of shooting director Ryoo Seung Wan’s film Humint.

With his next steps still unknown, fans are eagerly waiting to see where his journey will take him!

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