A List of Korean Actors Who Almost Had Different Careers Before Becoming Famous

Kang Dong Won is known to have a great interest in sports, particularly football. His physical condition and height greatly support that path. However, his family's economic difficulties forced him to focus on education. He was then scouted as a model in front of his campus, which became the gateway to the acting world.

Shin Sung Rok grew up in a family with a strong basketball background. His older brother is a basketball player, and he had a similar dream. An injury in high school caused that plan to fail. This disappointment then led him to choose a major in acting and theater at university.

Nam Joo Hyuk trained as a basketball player for about three years. He played as a point guard and shooting guard before leaving the team. Two surgeries on his shin forced him to leave the sports world. From his own observations, that point became the end of the athlete dream he had.

Jung Hae In initially pursued an education in biotechnology with the goal of working in that sector after graduation. The entertainment world was not at all part of his life plan while he was still a student. A change occurred when he was accidentally scouted by an agency in front of an ice cream shop. According to his confession, he considers that opportunity as a full stroke of luck that changed the direction of his career.

Lee Min Ho had a strong dream of becoming a football player since he was a child. He trained seriously until a severe injury in elementary school halted his ambitions. After that, he began to pursue acting during high school and majored in film at university. Until now, football remains his hobby outside of professional activities.

So Ji Sub spent 11 years of his life as a professional swimming athlete. He even competed in the Korean National Games before leaving the world of sports. His decision to enter the modeling world was initially just to seek additional income. From observing his career journey, fame was not the initial goal he pursued.

Since childhood, Song Joong Ki aspired to be a short track speed skating athlete. He even represented the city of Daejeon in national competitions. An injury he sustained in high school forced him to put that dream on hold. His skating skills were then utilized when he appeared in the drama "Triple," which marked the beginning of his acting career. Come on, read articles about other Korean actors on Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when?