Kim Go Eun Reveals Why She Never Dreamed of Becoming an Actress

Kim GoEun recalls how she started her acting career and what prompted her to join the industry. 

During her appearance on Young Seok's YouTube show to promote her new movie "Exhuma," the actress also mentioned her experience living in China. 

Did You Know? Kim Go Eun Lived in China for Almost a Decade

Kim Go Eun is among the few South Korean stars who could speak another language. 

Other than English, the 32-year-old beauty used to be fluent in Chinese, which is because she spent most of her childhood years in China. 

Living in a rural village, Kim Go Eun and her family moved to China when she was four and only came back to Korea when she was 14. 

At the time, they had to relocate to another country because of her dad's work. 

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Kim Go Eun also shared that she used to speak fluent Chinese because the place that they lived in had no foreigners. 

However, her parents make sure that she won't forget her roots and can still converse in Korean. 

"My parents enforced a no-Chinese policy at home. We also used to borrow Korean entertainment shows or drama videotapes. There were a lot of videotapes in China, so we had easy access to them. I remember watching things like 'Nonstop' back then," shew said, as obtained by SBS Star. 

When asked if she is still fluent speaking Chinese now, Kim Go Eun said "no," adding that she has "forgotten a bunch of words."

However, the actress added that she might recall some "if it's an emergency situation or something." 

Kim Go Eun Revals Why She Didn't Dream of Becoming an Actress

Besides recalling her childhood experience in China, the actress also revealed a surprising secret about her career. 

According to her, being an actress was not part of her plans, but instead she ended up enjoying it. 

Since her father was "crazy about movies," she spent most of her free time watching loads of DVDs and would bond over good films. 

"So, it just felt like I was always drawn to the world of films and dramas."

Due to this, being part of a movie rather than being in front of the camera was her dream job, but somehow she ended up being an actress. 

Kim Go-Eun is one of the most sought-after stars of her generation. From multiple nods to recognitions like the Grand Bell Award 2012 for Best New Actress for "Eungyo," the 2016 Baeksang Arts Award for Best New Actress in TV for "Cheese in the Trap,"  and more, she has proven her versatility in acting. 

On the other hand, her breakthrough performance was playing the lead role in "Goblin" with Gong Yoo. 

In addition, Kim Go Eun also headlined the hit K-drama "The King: Eternal Monarch" with another South Korean heartthrob, Lee Min Ho. 

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Written by Geca Wills