According to MBN’s Exclusive World, actress Kim Se In addressed the difficulties that led to her departure from the entertainment industry, citing severe financial hardship, family illness, and agency harassment during an interview broadcast on July 30th. The former independent film lead, who previously supported herself as a food delivery rider, shared details about her upbringing and career challenges.
Financial Hardship and Early Career Struggles
Raised comfortably under a businessman father, Kim Se In experienced a drastic shift in living conditions following the IMF foreign exchange crisis. According to the interview, she, her mother, and her father lived in a warehouse-like space without a bathroom. When she entered high school, conditions worsened significantly.
To support her family financially, Kim Se In entered the acting industry as soon as she turned 20. Her situation did not improve, leading her to take on roles involving nudity to earn money. She stated, according to MBN, “At that time, I really needed tens of millions of won, and my family was in such a difficult situation that I felt I had to bear the responsibility. My father was really angry and resented the collapse of his business so much—I felt very sorry.”
Harassment and Leaving the Industry
Alongside financial pressures, Kim Se In faced severe personal and professional obstacles. She stated that she grew fed up with the entertainment industry after an agency head repeatedly dragged her to nightclubs and harassed her. Compounding these stressors, her mother collapsed and entered a coma, a condition that has lasted for 15 years.
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Kim Se In initially debuted as the lead in an independent film, earning subsequent offers in various films and dramas before stepping away from acting.
Describing the period, Kim Se In said, “Every day felt like hell. I hated living.” Following these events, she moved to Malaysia, worked as a tour guide, and prepared to settle down before returning home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Kim Se In leave the entertainment industry?
According to her interview on MBN, she left due to extreme financial pressure, family illness, and harassment by an agency head.
What jobs did Kim Se In take on after leaving acting?
She worked as a food delivery rider in South Korea and later as a tour guide in Malaysia.
How long has Kim Se In’s mother been in a coma?
According to the broadcast, her mother has been in a coma for 15 years.
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