Actor Lim Ju-hwan has become the center of online attention after reports surfaced claiming he was seen working at a Coupang logistics center.
Recently, posts on online communities and social media have resurfaced, alleging that Lim was spotted at a Coupang warehouse in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, in August of last year. The original poster claimed, "He must have been bored without any projects," and stated they worked alongside him. Additional comments included, "I heard someone got his autograph," and "He worked diligently in the shipping department."
However, the post was written over a year ago, and there has been no official statement from Lim or his agency. Whether he actually worked there remains unconfirmed. Online reactions are divided, with some praising his work ethic, saying, "It's nice to see him working healthily," while others express concern, noting, "This reflects the industry's downturn."
Lim Ju-hwan debuted in 2003 with the sitcom 'Nonstop' and has appeared in series such as 'Boys Over Flowers,' 'Tamra, the Island,' 'Shine or Go Crazy,' 'Oh My Ghost,' and 'Three Bold Siblings.' Recently, he expanded his career to theater with plays like 'Killology' and 'The Pride,' and appeared in the third season of the British drama 'Gangs of London.'
In May of last year, he signed an exclusive contract with Basecamp Company, founded by actors Cha Tae-hyun and Jo In-sung.
With the number of drama and film productions decreasing, actors are experiencing longer gaps between projects, leading to occasional reports of them taking on part-time jobs. However, this case remains at the level of an unverified "sighting," prompting calls for cautious consideration.
Reporter Kim Se-ah, TenAsia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr