Kim Yoo-jung Reveals She Learned Korean Through Scripts as a Child Actress

Actress Kim Yoo-jung, currently captivating audiences in the tvN drama 'Dear X,' has shared a surprising anecdote about how she learned to read and write Korean as a child.

In a YouTube video released on the 16th on the channel 'Jeong Jaeyong's Fairy,' host Jeong Jaeyong commented on Kim Yoo-jung's extensive acting career, suggesting she must know all the directors in Korea. Kim Yoo-jung responded, "I started acting so young that I don't remember much," adding, "I even learned Korean through scripts."

When Jeong Jaeyong inquired about how she acted before being able to read, Kim Yoo-jung explained, "Someone would read the script next to me, and I would memorize it by listening." Jeong was astonished, remarking, "You memorized all of that? You must have been a great student."

Kim Yoo-jung added, "I was ambitious about my studies and did the bare minimum," admitting, "I was particularly good at Korean and had a slightly faster ability to read and comprehend texts," hinting at her innate talent. The interview also touched upon her experiences with extreme diets and a period of wandering after gaining fame for 'Moon Embracing the Sun.'

Netizens expressed amazement, with comments like "It's amazing she learned Korean through scripts," "As expected from Kim Yoo-jung, she was extraordinary from a young age," and "Acting genius, acknowledged! You're doing great now too."