South Korean Actress Kim Se-in Reveals Struggle: Living with Seven Stray Dogs, Part-Time Delivery Work, and Family Hardship
On July 30 2026, MBN’s investigative program Special Report World turned the spotlight on actress Kim Se‑in, exposing a reality that extends well beyond her on‑screen roles. In a candid interview, Kim disclosed that she is currently caring for seven stray dogs while delivering food part‑time to support her household.
"I work part‑time delivering food. I must earn every possible penny through hard work," Kim said. She added that she continues to accept commercial shoots and film projects, but the earnings are insufficient to cover her living costs. The need to supplement her income began before she entered high school, when her parents’ financial situation deteriorated.
Family hardship has shaped Kim’s career choices. She recalled that her father, who struggled with a failed business, was “extremely angry” and blamed her for money she earned. Kim expressed remorse for “always boasting about my acting career as a source of pride.” Her father has since died, and her mother has been in a coma for fifteen years after a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Kim noted that her mother will soon turn 80 and that she is uncertain how much longer she will remain in that condition.
Kim’s early career saw her first rise to prominence as a cast member of the sitcom Oh My God and later as the lead in an independent film that positioned her as a promising new talent. However, after a period of intense work, she withdrew from the industry without a public explanation. She described becoming disillusioned, citing an incident where “Even So Sok‑sa (CEO) was dragged to a karaoke bar and harassed,” and that she felt “every day felt like hell.”
During the COVID‑19 pandemic, Kim worked as a travel guide in Malaysia. The collapse of tourism forced her to return to South Korea, where she has since taken on a variety of roles—commercial work, film parts, and caregiving for her children and the stray dogs.
"Having children who needed me made me endure even harder. That became the motivation for my hard work—it is the driving force behind my life," Kim said.
The interview highlights the challenges that can accompany a career in entertainment, especially when personal and financial responsibilities intersect. Kim’s story underscores how actors may need to supplement their income with unrelated work and how family circumstances can influence career trajectories.
No official statements have been released by Kim’s agency or her production partners regarding her current status in the industry. The interview remains the most recent public disclosure of her personal and professional circumstances.
The segment aired on MBN’s Special Report World on July 30 2026 and was reported by the network’s editorial team. No additional corroborating sources have been identified at this time.
