Actor Kim Gun Woo recently made headlines after he revealed that he had to borrow money from his agency before filming 'The Glory' due to financial difficulties.

The news shocked fans of the actor, who had previously appeared in several dramas, including 'Fight for My Way,' but hadn't been in the limelight until his role as the villainous 'Son Myeong Oh' in 'The Glory.'

The actor shared his financial struggles during an end-of-show interview on March 23rd. He stated that while he did have some savings from past salaries, he had to borrow money from his agency to make ends meet. He even had to give his future earnings as collateral, but he has since paid back the agency.

He said, "I did have some savings from the past salaries but I also had to borrow money from the agency to make the ends meet, giving my future earnings as collateral. I've paid them back now".

Despite his financial struggles, Kim Gun Woo's popularity has been on the rise since the success of 'The Glory.'

He spoke about the increase in recognition during the interview, stating that more people are recognizing him in public and that he has gained many more followers on social media.

Kim Gun Woo expressed his gratitude to his fans during the interview, stating that he was overwhelmed by their love and support for 'The Glory.'

He even gave a shout-out to international viewers, thanking them for their support as well.

Fans were shocked to hear about the actor's financial struggles and were thrilled to hear about the actor's growing popularity, with many expressing their support for him on social media:

"It's so brave of him to share his struggles with us. I hope he knows we're all rooting for him."

"I had no idea he was going through this. It just goes to show that you never know what someone is going through."

"I'm so proud of him for working hard and paying back his agency. He's a real inspiration."

"He totally deserves all the recognition he's getting! He killed it in 'The Glory.'"

"I'm so happy for him! He's such a talented actor and he deserves all the success."

"I've been a fan of his for years, and it's so great to see him finally getting the recognition he deserves."

"I can't wait to see what he does next! He's such a talented actor and I know he'll do great things."

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Actress Lim Ji Yeon is finally opening up about the unexpected backlash she received after showing support for actor Jung Woo Sung during his controversial return to the public eye.

In an interview on January 23rd, following the end of her drama The Tale of Lady Ok, Lim Ji Yeon spoke candidly about the situation that caused a stir at the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards in November last year.

At the event, Jung Woo Sung made his public return after facing controversy surrounding an “illegitimate child” with model Moon Ga Bi. While Jung Woo Sung took the stage to apologize, Lim Ji Yeon was seen clapping and cheering for him.

Reflecting on that moment, Lim Ji Yeon shared, "It was a brief moment, so it’s hard to say whether it was right or wrong." She added, "I didn’t expect the public’s reaction. On the other hand, I was cautious since The Tale of Lady Ok was airing at the time."

For those who missed it, Jung Woo Sung and Moon Ga Bi, who had been in a relationship since 2022, revealed last year that they were expecting a child.

The actor took full responsibility for the situation and issued an apology during the awards ceremony, saying, "I’m sorry for causing concern and disappointment to everyone who has shown me love and support. I will bear all the criticism, and I promise to take full responsibility as a father to my son".

However, while Jung Woo Sung addressed the controversy, it was Lim Ji Yeon’s show of support that sparked controversy.

She cheered enthusiastically for Jung Woo Sung, while actress Hye Ri, who was seated next to her, kept a neutral, expressionless face. This led to a wave of criticism from some netizens who questioned Lim Ji Yeon’s reaction.

It’s worth noting that Lim Ji Yeon’s agency, Artist Company, was co-founded by Jung Woo Sung and actor Lee Jung Jae, both of whom currently serve as directors.

Could this connection have influenced Lim Ji Yeon’s public display of support? She’s still processing the response, and fans are curious to know how she’ll handle the fallout moving forward.

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