A Korean actor has attracted attention for opening a BBQ restaurant. He occasionally parks his customers' cars. Song Jong Ho admits he hasn't received any acting offers for the past three years. To meet his needs, Song Jong Ho chose to become a businessman.
Interestingly, Song Jong Ho also employed fellow actors who were short of work, successfully creating new jobs for those struggling to survive in the entertainment industry. Song Jong Ho's story went viral after appearing on the television show "My Little Old Boy," which aired on Sunday (July 12, 2026).
Song Jong Ho's mother admitted to being concerned that her son was unmarried. At 51 years old, Song Jong Ho is still busy making money as a BBQ restaurant owner. Song Jong Ho made his debut in 2002 as a Korean drama actor Nonstop 2.
Since then, his face has been known to the public as an actor in popular Korean dramas such as Reply 1997, A Girl Who Sees Smells, Orange Marmalade, Arthdal Chronicles, and A Korean Odyssey. The sequel Arthdal Chronicles: The Sword of Aramun remains Song Jong Ho's last Korean drama in 2023.
Since then, many have questioned the actor's whereabouts. With the increasingly fierce competition in the Korean entertainment industry, he decided to continue his life as a businessman while waiting for acting offers.
"It had been about three and a half years since I last acted as an actor. As the acting offers dwindled and the roles became smaller, I began to wonder, 'What can I do to make a living if I can't act anymore?' At that time, a fellow senior actor suggested we start a business together."
"I still want to continue acting, and I also need to make a living. My face is somewhat well-known to the public, and I've starred in many dramas over the years, so I don't get many audition offers anymore. Sometimes I think I should go out and audition myself," said Song Jong Ho.
The event highlighted Song Jong Ho's close relationship with his fellow actors. While dining together, one of them expressed his gratitude for meeting Song Jong Ho. "It's been so long since I last acted, I'm grateful to have met you," the actor said.
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