Currently, Netflix’s most trending show, Teach You A Lesson, is making headlines left and right. Although the main character played by Kim Moo Yul is stealing the show, actress Jin Ki Joo’s unique past and resignation letter are stealing the spotlight.
Fans who did some digging were pleasantly surprised to discover that new face Jin Ki Joo isn’t just some regular celebrity who made her way onto the scene– she actually held a coveted and stable full-time job with Samsung that she left behind! In order to work at Samsung in Korea, one must have a solid educational background and build various connections to acquire a position in the large company, so it is no small feat.
However, she left it all behind for acting. The talented actress recently revealed her past and even discussed her transition into entertainment on You Quiz On The Block, where she discussed the contents of her letter.
In her letter, Jin Ki Joo wrote, “Samsung was a good place, so deciding to leave was not easy, but I have a dream that I would regret not trying now, 10 or 20 years later. They say complacency leads to a frighteningly different kind of resignation. So, I drew my sword before it was too late.” Her strongly worded letter is resonating strongly with fans and office workers everywhere. Her inspirational journey stands out because she didn’t simply become a beloved and popular actress overnight. Like some wouldn’t dare to do, she had to turn away from comfort and walk away from a stable job to pursue a usually grueling and unforgiving career with limited space for success.
She further explained her humble beginnings after Samsung. Jin Ki Joo joined the media industry as a reporter for G1 Broadcasting before entering a Supermodel Contest in 2014. She made her acting debut in the 2015 tvN romance-comedy drama Twenty Again, and continued auditioning in order to find her big break. She also agreed with the hosts that “acting is an unstable job,” but it is her passion that she wishes to pursue.
As news of her previous career and bold resignation letter continues to circulate online, fans have found a deep admiration for her bravery and pursuit of happiness. “Now she can say she made it,” remarked fans, with others praising her, saying, “She really accomplished her dreams.” Some fans have even been seen highlighting and quoting her key phrase, “I drew my sword,” online. In other news, her breakthrough role in Netflix’s Teach You A Lesson met with success as the series is No. 1 on the streamer’s Global Top 10 Non-English TV chart for the second consecutive week, entering the Top 10 in more countries than the week before.
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What do you think about the unexpected background story of this rising star? Did Jin Ki Joo’s heartfelt letter inspire you? Don’t forget to watch more episodes of Teach You A Lesson on Netflix, and don’t forget to watch more trending K-Drama content for FREE on Amasian TV.
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