Actor JI Seung-Hyun revealed the story of how he considered quitting acting due to financial difficulties while appearing in the drama 'Descendants of the Sun'.
Actor JI Seung-Hyun appeared on KBS 2TV's 'Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant' and confessed about his past, revealing that during the filming of the drama 'Descendants of the Sun,' he had no income and lived on allowances from both sets of parents. At the time, JI Seung-Hyun struggled to make ends meet, even giving up acting to prepare for opening a restaurant and personally developing snack menu items.
On the show, singer Young Tak, a junior from JI Seung-Hyun's hometown, visited and revealed the special bond between the two. Young Tak shared the story of how they first connected after he personally contacted JI Seung-Hyun during his days as an unknown actor. The two showed a heartwarming friendship, empathizing with each other's difficult times.
Ji Seung-hyun's Path to Success
Before achieving widespread recognition, actor Ji Seung-hyun faced significant financial hardship while filming 'Descendants of the Sun' in 2015. During this period, he considered leaving his acting career to open a restaurant, even developing a signature 'hardship tteokbokki' recipe while relying on financial support from his parents.
A Shared Bond of Resilience
On a recent episode of 'Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant,' actor Ji Seung-hyun and singer Young Tak discussed their shared history of overcoming career setbacks. Both artists reflected on the struggles they faced before their breakthroughs, highlighting the perseverance required to succeed in the entertainment industry.