Actor Kim Hong-pyo reveals a life-altering accident at the age of 24.
On the 18th, a video titled "Actor Kim Hong-pyo Reenacts Life After a Devastating Car Accident" was uploaded to Yoon Mi-ra's channel.
The video description reads, "We met actor Kim Hong-pyo. After a major car accident that shattered his life, he had to endure as a 'civilian' rather than an actor, juggling jobs like substitute driving and labor work. Now, he is married, returning to acting, and eagerly awaiting the birth of his child." The video updates viewers on Kim Hong-pyo's current life.
The video continues, "This video tells the story of an actor who quietly rose again. Life is longer than we think, and even when it feels like the end, the next scene is already beginning." Kim Hong-pyo gained fame in 1996 with the drama 'Im Kkeok Jeong,' which achieved a peak viewership rating of 34%. He was nicknamed 'Brad Kim' for his resemblance to actor Brad Pitt.
On this day, Kim Hong-pyo recalled, "In 1997, at the age of 24, I was involved in a head-on collision. My nose was severely broken, and I had to undergo skin grafts for burns on my forehead and cheeks. My hip joint was dislocated." After the accident, he suffered from panic disorder and bipolar disorder, making it difficult to continue his acting career.
Previously, Kim Hong-pyo appeared on MBN's 'Special World' in 2022, where he shared, "In January 1997, just before the end of 'Im Kkeok Jeong,' I had a major car accident at the age of 24. I underwent numerous surgeries, including eight under general anesthesia." He added, "I eventually gave up acting and worked in landscaping, substitute driving, carpentry, painting, and interior design. I worked the longest in sign-making."
Born in 1974, Kim Hong-pyo debuted as an actor in 1995 through SBS's 5th open recruitment. He has appeared in dramas such as 'LA Arirang,' 'Im Kkeok Jeong,' 'Hong Gil-dong,' 'KAIST,' 'Immortal Admiral Yi Sun-sin,' 'The Great King Sejong,' and 'Temptation of Wife.'
Reporter Na-yeon Cho, Ten Asia nybluebook@tenasia.co.kr