Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Kim Hye Yoon Reveals Mistreatment on Sets
Kim Hye Yoon is a famous South Korean actress known for her roles in shows like Extraordinary You and Lovely Runner.
Recently, she shared her experiences from her early days in the entertainment industry.
She talked about how she faced a lot of rejection, attending over 100 auditions without success.
She also mentioned that she had to endure difficult conditions, like early morning shoots and filming in the mountains.
Kim Hye Yoon revealed that she faced verbal abuse on set, including profanity and scoldings.
She even admitted to lying about her height, saying she was 160 cm instead of her actual 158 cm.
These experiences were so tough that she often cried on her way home.
Her story highlights the challenges and mistreatment that can happen in the entertainment industry.
Kim Hye Yoon revealed facing verbal abuse and difficult conditions during her early career in the entertainment industry.
She attended over 100 auditions and faced rejection each time.
Kim Hye Yoon mentioned enduring early morning shoots and filming in the mountains, often with minimal support.
She admitted to lying about her height, claiming to be 160 cm instead of her actual 158 cm.
The actress shared that she often cried on her way home due to the mistreatment and scoldings she faced on set.
- Who
- Kim Hye Yoon, South Korean actress
- What
- Revealed mistreatment and verbal abuse on sets during her rookie days
- When
- Details shared during an interaction with tvN's You Quiz on the Block
- Where
- South Korea
- Why
- To expose the dark reality of the entertainment industry and share her experiences
- Actress
- Kim Hye Yoon
- Shows
- Extraordinary You, Lovely Runner, Sky Castle
- Height Claim
- 158 cm (claimed 160 cm)
- Auditions
- Over 100
- Debut
- 2013 (KBS2 TV novel Samsaengi)
- Notable Role
- Kang Ye Seo in Sky Castle