"Removing chicken skin to cast in a movie" revealed the tumultuous life story of actress Kim Geum-soon, which moved viewers.
The KBS2TV entertainment program Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant aired on the 25th, showcasing the hidden past of Kim Geum-soon, a struggling actress.
That day, Kim Geum-soon confessed, "I left for Brazil with my pansori teacher when I was 29 years old," and "I met my ex-husband by chance in Brazil and got married, and I also gave birth to my two sons in Brazil."
However, happiness did not last long. Kim Geum-soon recalled, "After experiencing a robbery incident in Brazil, I had to return to Korea with my children," reflecting on that time. "Everything was unfamiliar. Raising kids in Seoul, I was really overwhelmed trying to adapt. I had to do anything for a living," she shared.
Kim Geum-soon revealed that she juggled numerous part-time jobs to maintain her profession as an actress. "Washing dishes was basic, and I even worked at a chicken restaurant removing chicken skin and fat. But the boss entrusted me to fry the chicken. He said I did such a good job... Eventually, I became in charge of frying," she shared a bittersweet anecdote.
The opportunity came to her while she was working at a lunchbox shop. "I was managing to make a few side dishes, and in the meantime, I received a casting offer for the movie 'Train to Busan.' It was a role where I fought for survival alongside Gong Yoo and Jung Yu-mi," she recalled about the time of her casting.
She continued, "I only started acting full-time about 4 years ago. Until then, I couldn't survive without side income," reflecting on her life where she did not let go of her passion for acting even amidst a heartbreaking reality. Online users are sending her hot support, saying, "She's a real actress," "I can't believe such a story was hidden... I support you," and "I think I saw her in 'Train to Busan,' so I need to look it up again."
Meanwhile, Kim Geum-soon is currently continuing her consistent activities by appearing in various dramas and films in supporting and minor roles. Her confession that she is acting not just for a living but as the center of her life resonates with many.
[Photo] Captured from KBS2 'Fun-Staurant' broadcast
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