Once a rising star in South Korea’s entertainment industry, actress Jung Ga Eun captured hearts with her performances in popular dramas such as The Master’s Sun and Rollercoaster. But in a shocking turn of events, her life was upended by betrayal and financial ruin.
Jung’s husband, who used her name to fraudulently solicit investments, fled the country, leaving her behind to face the fallout alone. The actress reportedly lost more than 100 million KRW (approximately $74,000 USD) and received no child support, forcing her to leave the entertainment industry and raise her daughter as a single mother.
With limited options and her career in limbo, Jung made a bold decision to follow in her late father’s footsteps — and became a taxi driver. After passing South Korea’s rigorous official licensing exam, she now drives professionally, earning an honest living and gradually rebuilding her life.
