Kim Ji-yeon opens up on hardships, paying off ex-boyfriend's debts and rebuilding life

Kim Ji-yeon, crowned Miss Korea in 1997 and a well-known actress, recently shared a candid account of her challenging life after fame. According to MK Sports, on a Social media video titled "The second life story of Miss Korea Kim Ji-yeon, who lost everything and had to start over," she revealed she currently works as an insurance planner after going through tough financial times.

Debt repayment and job struggles

Kim explained that she took on delivery jobs out of financial desperation when her income was zero and she had no savings. This physically demanding work eventually led her to become a full-time delivery worker, but injuries like knee pain pushed her to switch to the insurance field, which allows more longevity. She also revealed the reason she temporarily stopped appearing on TV was because she had to cover tens of billions of won in debts incurred by a former boyfriend whose business failed.

Health struggles and emotional toll

Kim Ji-yeon recalled the stress she endured from drastically fluctuating weight and poor health-at her heaviest, she reached 75 kg. The pressure to maintain a glamorous image made her situation worse, and she described feeling like she almost gave up. Despite this, she is now focused on dieting not for others but for her own health and resilience.

A hopeful new chapter

Determined to regain her health and inner strength, Kim Ji-yeon vows to do her best to reclaim a vibrant and beautiful life on her own terms. Her story is a stark reminder of the unexpected struggles even the most glamorous celebrities can face behind the scenes and the courage needed to rebuild.​