‘Squid Game’ Actress Kim Joo Ryoung Admits She Almost Quit Acting + Sizzles in Avenuel Magazine’s December Cover
Kim Joo Ryoung gets personal as she talks about her husband and wowed fans with her transformation in Avenuel magazine's latest issue.
The 45-year-old beauty catapults to fame after landing the role of player no. 212 Han Mi Nyeo in the blockbuster Netflix series "Squid Game."
She has been gracing various publications and tv guestings left and right; one of her recent was with the SBS' "Same Bed, Different Dreams," which focuses on celebrities' marriage and family.
During her appearance with the variety show, Kim Joo Ryoung talks about her husband and her marriage for 11 years.
Kim Joo Ryoung's Marriage and Why She Almost Quit Acting
In the interview, she revealed that her husband, a professor at Texas State University, is two years younger than her.
Moreover, she confessed that it was her who made the first move.
"I met him at a theater company, and my husband was two years younger than me, so I was like a 'brother-sister relationship," she said, adding that she was the one who expressed her feelings to her husband first saying, "I kept giving him signals."
As the discussion continued, she revealed how her husband helped her not to quit the entertainment industry.
At the time, she almost wanted to give up and leave showbiz for good during those difficult times.
"I almost gave up acting. Actually, my husband went to study in the United States, so I didn't have a modest job," she admits."
She then expressed her gratitude towards her non-celebrity husband, who constantly reminds her how great she is as an actor.
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As for her skyrocketing success, Kim Joo Ryoung shared her husband's reaction after the "Squid Game" mania became a hit worldwide.
According to the actress, he also enjoyed the film and was so proud of her.
To recall, the South Korean actress made a huge impact due to her impressive portrayal of the sneaky and manipulative woman Han Mi Nyeo, who constantly seeks allies to gain advantages.
Another iconic scene with Kim Joo Ryoung is the bathroom scenario with Heo Sung Tae, who took on the role of villain and gang leader Jang Deok Soo, a.k.a player no. 101.
Kim Joo Ryoung Stuns in an Haute Couture Look
Prior to her guesting in SBS' "Same Bed, Different Dreams," she shared a series of photos on Kim Joo Ryoung's Instagram as she graced Avenuel magazine's December issue.
From her role as Han Mi Nyeo, Kim Joo Ryoung made a massive transformation by showing off her beauty wearing stunning pieces with her off-the-runway looks.
The actress definitely gave intense and fierce poses with her fashion-forward outfits.
Over Kim Joo Ryoung's Instagram, fans praised her versatility and mentioned how stunning she is.
Following the record-breaking "Squid Game," the actress is set to appear in the upcoming thriller physiological Kdrama "Artificial City" with lead stars Kim Kang Woo and Park Soo Ae.
