Ko So-young admits to increased spending during 10-year acting hiatus

Actress Ko So-young revealed on her YouTube channel on the 3rd that she has been spending too much money since she stopped working for 10 years. Having not had significant acting activities since the 2017 drama 'Ms. Perfect', she noted that her increased leisure time has led to more consumption compared to when she was busy filming.

Actress Ko So-young has shared an unexpected financial concern amid her long hiatus from acting, humorously noting that her spending has actually increased while she has been away from work. She confessed that during the days when she was active in productions and receiving appearance fees, she had little time to spend money, which naturally led to savings, but now she has more leisure time to consume.

On the 3rd, a video titled "The Chinese restaurant with no jajangmyeon that the Jang Dong-geon and Ko So-young couple visits once a month (they even take it home, Yeouido tour)" was released on the YouTube channel 'Ko So-young'. While enjoying food at a famous restaurant, Ko spoke about her economic life and daily routine while reminiscing about her past career as an actress.

Ko recalled her memories of using the MBC cafeteria. While reminiscing about her daily life of looking forward to what the menu would be each day, the conversation naturally turned to her appearance fees. "Back then, when I did something like 'Mother's Sea', the appearance fees came in like a monthly salary," she said. "I was always going to organize my bankbook. There was a joy in going to organize my bankbook saying, 'It's come in.'"

She also shared the excitement of the early days when she first began earning money as an actress. Recalling memories of sharing appearance fees with fellow actors, she explained, "I was so innocent back then, and it wasn't a huge amount of money. Still, it was the first time I earned money like that." She noted that rather than the large amount, the process itself of earning money by working and seeing the income enter her bank account was enjoyable.

In particular, Ko revealed that she became economically independent after entering university. "I don't think I've ever received allowance from my mom or dad since I entered university," she said. She explained that she had secured her own income through her acting activities since her youth and had maintained a life without being economically dependent on her parents.

Ko also explained why money naturally accumulated as she worked harder. Because she was busy every day with filming and production activities, she did not have much time to spend money. It was a candid analysis that while focusing on work, opportunities to consume decreased, which resulted in increased savings.

However, the long hiatus brought an unexpected change. Ko drew laughter by admitting, "Since I haven't worked for 10 years, I keep spending too much money." She then revealed her own method of managing spending, saying, "I should work more. So that I don't have time to spend money. Then money gets saved." It was a realistic concern that because she is not working, she has leisure time, and that leisure leads to spending.

Ko's remarks drew interest as a glimpse into the daily life and economic views of an actress who has been away from productions for a long period. While it is easy to imagine the extravagant spending of a glamorous celebrity, she showed a relatable charm by speaking honestly about her past, where she earned money through work and reduced spending within a busy routine.

Ko So-young married actor Jang Dong-geon in 2010 and has one son and one daughter. Since her 2017 KBS 2TV drama 'Ms. Perfect', she has not had significant acting activities, but she is communicating with fans through YouTube by revealing her family, daily life, and tastes. Attention is also focused on which work Ko So-young will return with during her long acting hiatus.

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