South Korean actress Kim Hye Eun, who gained high popularity this year for starring in the drama “Carrying Shin Sae Mi,” shared her dreams and career aspirations on singer Lee Suk Hoon’s radio show this week.
A listener asked Kim Hye Eun if she had ever considered a different career path besides acting, to which she responded that she had always been determined to pursue her dream of becoming an actress since junior high school. She revealed that her first choice for a career was being an actress, while her second choice was to become a kindergarten teacher because she loves children.
Kim Hye Eun started pursuing her acting dream officially in high school and has been dedicated to achieving it ever since. Despite playing minor roles in various dramas from 2012 to 2017, it was her role as the straightforward high school student Kang Yi Rui in the 2018 drama “Sky Castle” that brought her recognition. Following that, she starred in her first leading role in the 2019 drama “One Day Discovery” and rose to fame this year with “Carrying Shin Sae Mi.”
Reflecting on her journey to fame, Kim Hye Eun mentioned that she spent about seven years playing small roles and faced moments of uncertainty about her future. She recounted experiencing many unbelievable and surprising moments throughout her career, which have shaped her perspective.
Looking ahead, Kim Hye Eun expressed her desire to take on different roles beyond playing students and expressed interest in portraying societal figures, such as someone who wears identification badges. She also expressed enthusiasm about potentially playing a kindergarten teacher, emphasizing her eagerness to explore diverse roles.
When asked about how to cope with post-drama blues after the conclusion of “Carrying Shin Sae Mi,” Kim Hye Eun reassured fans that she would soon return with new projects. She also sent warm greetings to her character “Ren Let” from the drama, expressing her hope that the character is happy wherever she may be.