New Delhi:
South Korean actor Kim Seon Ho recently recalled his early acting days and the financial challenges he faced. During a conversation on YouTube channel By PDC, the actor spoke highlighting his experience as a “role model for ‘open'” actors. Kim explained, “Open run refers to theater productions that continue indefinitely without a set end date, such as Rooftop Room Cat and Boeing Boeing. Many actors had already deeply analyzed the characters in these productions, so it was about following and making those interpretations. It’s challenging to find my own way.”
He also opened up about the financial realities of being an outspoken actor, stating, “The pay is less. When I did the play Sherlock, I only made 18,000 won (Rs 1,086) per show.” Despite the financial constraints, Kim Seon Ho fondly recalled the experience, saying, “After paying for the car, food, and phone bills, there wasn’t much left. But I was living with my parents then, and I felt good about my dreams. Maybe it was a little naive, but it was more about joy than money , it still is.”
When asked if his parents were against his career choice, Kim Seon Ho shared, “No, they were really supportive. When I told them I wanted to act in high school, they just said, ‘Please.'” They grew up in hard times and didn’t have the luxury pursue their dreams in survival.
He added: “Afterwards, they never pressured me. They were just excited to see me perform.” When asked if his parents still attend his shows, Kim Seon Ho smiled and said, “Absolutely. They recently came to see The Pursuit of Happiness, and they were like excited teenagers! So pure and happy.”
On the work front, Kim Seon Ho was last seen in The Childe. Her upcoming projects include Can This Love Be Translated?, When Life Gives You Tangerines, In the Net and Tyrant. He has also appeared in popular K-dramas such as Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, Start-Up, Two Cops, Run On, Welcome to Waikiki 2, Good Manager, You Drive Me Crazy and more.
