• 5 Successful Korean Stars Who Became Celebrities To Help Their Struggling Family

    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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  • BTS's Jimin Makes History by Winning 'Fan’s Choice Grand Prize' at the 2024 MAMA Awards

    BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

    On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

    Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

    In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

    Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

    His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

    The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

    Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

    On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

    Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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