Min Do-hee reveals reality of job hunting during acting hiatus

Actress Min Do-hee will reveal the reality of her daily life, including working part-time jobs to make a living during her hiatus from acting. Having left a strong impression on the public through the drama 'Reply 1994', she is expected to evoke deep empathy by showing herself searching for work on recruitment sites—a stark contrast to her glamorous image as an actress.

In the SBS variety program 'My Little Old Boy', airing on the 26th, Min's unadorned daily life will be revealed for the first time. Her mother, who has drawn attention for her resemblance to her daughter, will also appear in the studio to watch the footage and share stories.

Upon seeing Min, who visited the studio after a long time, the MCs could not hide their joy, saying, "It's so good to see you" and "It's been a while."

The following VCR captures Min's realistic life living alone in a duplex studio apartment. She drew attention as she sat in front of a computer, meticulously browsing job recruitment sites to find a new part-time position.

Min revealed that she has been working part-time jobs to make a living as she experienced a longer hiatus than expected after her last project ended.

In fact, she shared that she worked at a cafe for as long as 1 year and 3 months, but noted that finding a new job was by no means easy, highlighting the unstable reality many actors face.

As the content industry expands, the number of aspiring actors is increasing, but only a tiny fraction of performers—whether leads or supporting roles—can maintain steady work. The reality that many actors must rely on part-time or side jobs during long gaps between projects is an open secret in the performing arts and drama industries.

The broadcast will also showcase Min's hidden cooking skills.

Using *kimchi* (gat-kimchi) and octopus sent directly from her hometown of Yeosu, Jeollanam-do, she prepares food for guests, showcasing her skillful hands as she cleans the octopus without hesitation. While expectations were high for her unique recipe, it is said the MCs were momentarily speechless upon seeing the unexpected visual of the finished dish.

Another heartwarming reunion will take place.

Actors Kim Sung-kyun and Cha Sun-woo, who played Samcheonpo and Binggrae respectively in the tvN drama 'Reply 1994', will visit Min's house. The three have continued to meet once a year since the drama ended, boasting of their enduring friendship and sharing memories from filming.

They are expected to trigger nostalgia by revealing various episodes, from their first impressions to behind-the-scenes stories of the famous kiss scene between Samcheonpo and Jo Yoon-jin.

In particular, attention is focused on a story involving actor Son Ho Jun, who reportedly shed tears after hearing about Min's recent life. The long-standing bond between the actors and their sincere support for one another is expected to add an emotional touch to the broadcast.

Min, who gained significant popularity for her role as Jo Yoon-jin—noted for her Jeolla-do dialect—in the 2013 broadcast of 'Reply 1994', successfully transitioned from girl group activities to acting. While she has continued her career in films and dramas, this broadcast is expected to draw empathy from viewers by honestly revealing the reality behind the glamour of the acting profession and the struggle of enduring a hiatus.