7 Korean Stars Who Had to Work Part-Time Before Becoming Popular

To pay off his family's debt, Shim Hyung Tak had to work part-time jobs such as queuing at restaurants for others, paving roads, and working as a cafe waiter. In his last job, he was discovered by Lee Soo Man, who offered him a chance to become an artist.

Different from Ryu Jun Yeol, who apparently used to work selling merchandise at SHINEE concerts, as a restaurant server, and distributing brochures. With his hard work, the actor is now among the top stars in Korea.

Being a trainee for 10 years, Ong Seung Woo WANNAONE had many part-time jobs. Some of them were prestigious part-time jobs such as being a model, an online clothing model, a wedding model, a hair style model, and also a model for shopping malls.

Before becoming popular, Kim Tae Ri worked part-time at a mini market, cafe, and also a fast food restaurant.

Kang Ha Neul had to do several part-time jobs such as being a server at a buffet restaurant, working at a gas station, storekeeper, and even at a duck farm to pay for his schooling.

When he was still a trainee, Suga BTS supported himself by working part-time as a delivery service employee. Because of this job, he had a motorcycle accident and injured his shoulder, which still affects his dancing until now.

Actress Kim Go Eun worked 10 hours a day at a Japanese noodle restaurant while she was still in school. She even worked as an online clothing model and as an admin in a government agency before becoming famous as she is now.