Kim Yu-jeong: The Actress Who Learned Korean from Scripts!

Actress Kim Yu-jeong, currently captivating audiences in the drama ‘Dear X,’ has revealed a heartwarming story of how she learned to read and write Korean. During a recent appearance on the YouTube channel ‘Jae-hyung Jo,’ host Jeong Jae-hyung commented on her extensive acting career, which began at a very young age.

Kim Yu-jeong shared, “I started acting so young that I don’t remember much. I actually learned Hangul (the Korean alphabet) from scripts.” When asked how she acted before she could read, she explained, “Someone would just read the lines next to me, and I would memorize them.” Jeong Jae-hyung was amazed, remarking, “You memorized all of that? You must have been a great student.”

Kim Yu-jeong added, “I did have a desire to study. I did the basics,” and acknowledged her natural talent, saying, “That’s why I was very good at Korean, and reading and understanding text came a bit faster to me.” The interview also touched upon her struggles with strict dieting, giving up simple pleasures, and a period of confusion after gaining significant recognition from the drama ‘The Moon Embracing the Sun.’

Korean netizens are showering Kim Yu-jeong with praise, calling her a "true genius" and a "born actress." Many are touched by her dedication, with comments like "Wow, learning Hangul from scripts is amazing! She’s always been so talented!" and "It’s no wonder she’s so good at acting and understanding scripts."