Son Seok Koo Recalls Humbling Experience Before Stardom

Son Seok Koo had a look back at his humble beginnings before his fame. The versatile star recently appeared as a guest in "You Quiz on the Block'' where he spoke about his growth from being an art student, working to their family's business, and now as an actor.

The actor tells host Yoo Jae Suk about his surprising work before becoming a celebrity.

Son Seok Koo Used to Work as Sales Man for His Family's Company

The 39-year-old star moved to Canada and the United States to study for middle school. He then entered the School of Art Institute of Chicago in college and took up visual arts and film.

After college, he returned to South Korea but admitted that he had a hard time adapting to his new environment.

In an interview, host Yoo Jae Suk asked Son Seok Koo about his life in the military. It was one of the first major activities he did since his return.

For the actor, joining the Zaytun Division was a great experience. Despite struggling with life in Korea, especially speaking the language again which caused him self-doubt, he mentioned that his military life was "one of the happiest times" of his life.

" At a time when I had a lot of thoughts and worries, I started anew in a place where no one knew. If you work hard, you'll be recognized. I learned that virtue," he explained as obtained by a media outlet.

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Apart from studying abroad and returning to his homeland to join the military, Son Seok Koo revealed that he used to work as a salesman.

When he was still in Canada, he joined his family's company and worked in an office.

A part of his job includes doing door-to-door sales as a salesperson; however, he finds it challenging and revealed that he "couldn't sell a single one."

Son Seok Koo's Transition as an Actor

He mentioned that his family runs a business, which made Son Seok Koo among those celebrities who were born with a silver spoon.

His family's business has an annual earning of 5.5 billion won; however, instead of following in the footsteps of his father, he chose to make a name for himself in the world of acting.

During his appearance in "You Quiz on the Block'', he shared that he started his interest in acting when he joined a stage play.

"I happened to attend an acting academy and act in a play, and I thought it fit my aptitude, " he said adding how he discovered his love for acting "First of all, there was romance. Practicing and doing something in front of people. Actually, I didn't like acting before that. As I got older, my thoughts became different."

Now, Son Seok Koo is one of the versatile stars in Hallyu. He delivers impressive performances whether it's a role for a lead star or a villain.

Among his famous works includes "Designated Survivor: 60 Days," "D.P.," the smash hit K-drama "My Liberation Notes" and the record-breaking movie "The Roundup."

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Written by Geca Wills