Actress Lee El recently revealed that she dropped out of high school.
On the October 24th episode of MBC's variety show 'Radio Star', episode 933, guests included Kim Mi-kyung, Jang So-yeon, Lee El, and Lim Soo-hyang.
During the show, Lee El shared her struggles during her teenage years, saying, "When I was young, everyone had dreams and aspirations, but I had none. I wasn't interested in studying or anything else. I just went to school because I was told to and came home when I was told to. Eventually, I wanted to quit school. I even ran away from home for a few days."
She continued, "I returned home in tears and told my parents, 'I can't go to school anymore. I'm sorry.' After a few days of consideration, they thankfully understood and allowed me to drop out."
Lee El recounted a moment with her father, saying, "We went to a local restaurant, and my dad poured me a glass of soju and said, 'You have to take responsibility for your own life.' Those words stuck with me. I went home and thought about it all night, and suddenly I wanted to go to an acting academy. I found a well-known acting school and attended classes diligently. My teacher sent me to work as an extra, and I was praised for my skills. That's when I found it fun, and I've been acting ever since."
Meanwhile, Lee El completed her high school education through a GED and later enrolled in the College of Arts at Sungkyunkwan University.
Reported by Tae Yuna, TenAsia youyou@tenasia.co.kr