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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Former S.E.S member Shoo (Yoo Soo Young) warmed hearts as she shared a touching moment with her twin daughters—taking them to the same wholesale market where she once worked during a difficult time in her life.

On May 8, Shoo posted several photos on Instagram showing her spending time with her twin daughters, Ra Hee and Ra Yul, at the Dongdaemun wholesale market. In the caption, she wrote, “Did everyone enjoy the holiday? I feel like I made a memory I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.”

The photos showed Shoo and her daughters smiling brightly while eating and shopping together. Her daughters, now visibly grown up, were even seen wearing similar shoes and clothes as their mom.

Shoo opened up about a painful chapter in her past. “When I was struggling, I once sold clothes I got from Dongdaemun with the help of a friend,” she shared. “I used to go there from night to early morning, picking up fleece clothes, hairpins, and shoes, thinking, ‘My kids would love this if I brought them here.’”

Now that her daughters are older, Shoo finally fulfilled that dream. “We laughed so much while shopping. We bought hairpins, socks, and clothes together,” she said. “They’ve grown so much—they can even wear the same things as me.”

Reflecting on the experience, she added, “Memories of my past flashed before my eyes. I told them how I used to work late at night, carrying heavy bags and walking around for 10 hours straight.”

Shoo emotionally concluded, “I was so happy to show my kids the nighttime world I once worked in.”

Fans who remember Shoo’s twins from The Return of Superman were touched to see how much they’ve grown. Shoo, now a proud mom of three, continues to update fans through her TV appearances and social media, showing her strength as both a mother and former idol.

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