Actress Jang Shin-young shared her honest family story along with her visually stunning 'Wanju goddess' looks that stood out since her childhood.
The episode of KBS2TV 'Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant' that aired on the 8th captivated viewers with Jang Shin-young's past photos and debut story.
On that day, Jang Shin-young humbly stated, 'I was uncool,' while recalling her humble school days. Her mother remembered her daughter's exceptional beauty, saying, 'The neighborhood people always said, 'When she grows up, we should send Shin-young to Miss Korea.'' Despite Jang's humble assessment, the panel praised her pure and distinct features in the past photos, saying, 'Her beauty flipped Wanju upside down,' and 'She had a face that the world wouldn't let go unnoticed.'
Jang Shin-young then mentioned her admission to an arts high school as a reason for her debut in the entertainment industry. 'When I was going to high school, I got a recommendation to a performance arts school. They told me to go to the theater and film department, and when I said I would, my parents were surprised, saying, 'Who do you think you are to act?' It was a path they never imagined for our family. I was someone who could hardly speak, and here I was acting.'
Her mother also recalled the shock at that time, saying, 'I was about to lose my mind.' However, Jang Shin-young ultimately passed the entrance exam for the performing arts school, noting, 'I received the acceptance notice while in the vineyard, and my mom said, 'I felt like I was going to go crazy and jump for joy.'' In particular, Jang shared her experience of winning 'Hyun' at the national Choonhyang beauty contest during her school days, with footage of her being called 'Jang Sin-ja' on stage captivating attention. Following her win, she revealed that numerous audition offers poured in, leading to continuous casting for commercials and dramas.
It was a difficult start, but now Jang Shin-young has grown into a mother of two and an actress who has taken over 'Fun-Staurant.' This broadcast left a warm afterglow for viewers through Jang's surprising past and familial love.
[Photo] 'Fun-Staurant'
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