Actress Song Hye Kyo has revealed that she made a sudden decision to travel to the United States shortly after the success of her hit 2004 drama Full House, admitting that she left without making proper preparations.
On November 14, Song Hye Kyo appeared on the YouTube show Pinggyego, where she looked back on her younger years and shared an unexpected story about her time abroad.
The actress recalled that after Full House became a major hit, she decided to leave for America despite having no clear plans for her stay.
"I think I was a little reckless back then. I wasn't afraid. I just said, 'I'm going,' and I went," she shared.
Song Hye Kyo explained that she had not even arranged accommodation before leaving Korea. Instead, she looked for a place to stay after arriving in the United States.
During her time there, she attended an English language school for approximately three months and developed a close friendship with one of her teachers.
Surprisingly, the teacher had no idea that Song Hye Kyo was a famous actress in South Korea.
That changed during an outdoor class when a group of Chinese tourists suddenly recognized her and rushed toward her.
"Everyone came running, and my teacher was confused. She ended up protecting me like a manager," Song Hye Kyo recalled.
The two eventually took refuge in a nearby cafe, where the teacher finally asked, "Who are you?"
After searching Song Hye Kyo's name online, the teacher was surprised to discover that her student was a popular Korean actress.
Despite the memorable experience, Song Hye Kyo admitted that living abroad also had its lonely moments.
"It was actually quite boring. My only friend was that teacher, so whenever I wasn't spending time with her, I was always alone," she explained.
Looking back, the actress described her younger self as someone who could make bold decisions without worrying too much about the consequences.
Her story offered a rare glimpse into her life following the success of Full House, the 2004 romantic comedy in which she starred alongside Rain.
More than two decades later, Song Hye Kyo's unexpected trip to America remains one of the memorable experiences from her early career.
Actress Song Hye Kyo has revealed that she made a sudden decision to travel to the United States shortly after the success of her hit 2004 drama Full House, admitting that she left without making proper preparations.
On November 14, Song Hye Kyo appeared on the YouTube show Pinggyego, where she looked back on her younger years and shared an unexpected story about her time abroad.
The actress recalled that after Full House became a major hit, she decided to leave for America despite having no clear plans for her stay.
"I think I was a little reckless back then. I wasn't afraid. I just said, 'I'm going,' and I went," she shared.
Song Hye Kyo explained that she had not even arranged accommodation before leaving Korea. Instead, she looked for a place to stay after arriving in the United States.
During her time there, she attended an English language school for approximately three months and developed a close friendship with one of her teachers.
Surprisingly, the teacher had no idea that Song Hye Kyo was a famous actress in South Korea.
That changed during an outdoor class when a group of Chinese tourists suddenly recognized her and rushed toward her.
"Everyone came running, and my teacher was confused. She ended up protecting me like a manager," Song Hye Kyo recalled.
The two eventually took refuge in a nearby cafe, where the teacher finally asked, "Who are you?"
After searching Song Hye Kyo's name online, the teacher was surprised to discover that her student was a popular Korean actress.
Despite the memorable experience, Song Hye Kyo admitted that living abroad also had its lonely moments.
"It was actually quite boring. My only friend was that teacher, so whenever I wasn't spending time with her, I was always alone," she explained.
Looking back, the actress described her younger self as someone who could make bold decisions without worrying too much about the consequences.
Her story offered a rare glimpse into her life following the success of Full House, the 2004 romantic comedy in which she starred alongside Rain.
More than two decades later, Song Hye Kyo's unexpected trip to America remains one of the memorable experiences from her early career.
