Lee Jung-eun Recalls Past Earning Just ₩200,000 Annually on 'Jeon Hyun-moo Plan 3'

Actress Lee Jung-eun shared a poignant look back at her past struggles on the latest episode of MBN's variety show 'Jeon Hyun-moo Plan 3,' revealing a time when her annual income barely reached ₩200,000.

The episode, which aired on the 31st, featured Lee Jung-eun and fellow actress Jung Ryeo-won as guests.

Before the guests appeared, host Jeon Hyun-moo dropped hints, describing one guest as a 'ten million viewer actor' and someone whose acting prowess is always impressive. Kwak Tube initially guessed it might be an actress from the film 'Parasite' but also mentioned Hye-ran Yum, leading to a brief moment of confusion until the reveal.

Jeon Hyun-moo then introduced the other guest as the 'nation's first love and an ex-girlfriend,' sparking curiosity. Kwak Tube pondered the identity, mentioning stars like Suzy, Song Hye-kyo, Han Chae-young, Lee Young-ae, and Kim Sa-rang, before Jung Ryeo-won made her appearance.

The cast visited a restaurant specializing in 'muk' (Korean jelly), enjoying various dishes like soy sauce 'muk,' 'muk' salad, and 'muk' pancakes. Jeon Hyun-moo was surprised to learn that Lee Jung-eun had personally scouted the restaurant. With 34 years of experience in theater, Lee Jung-eun explained, "I've worked in places like this before, so I could speak comfortably about it," explaining her ability to recommend the venue.

Reflecting on her early theater days, Lee Jung-eun confessed to earning only ₩200,000 in a single year and working various jobs to make ends meet. She believes these experiences were instrumental in developing her realistic acting style, adding, "I always researched how to enhance the completeness of my performances."

Korean netizens reacted warmly to Lee Jung-eun's story, with comments like 'Actress Lee Jung-eun, I truly respect you,' and 'It's heartbreaking to hear about your past hardships. Wishing you continued success!'. Many expressed admiration for her dedication and resilience.