The year 2026 marked a turning point in Kim Mu Yeol's career. The actor gained increasing public recognition after starring in the Netflix Korean drama, "Teach You a Lesson." Recently, Kim Mu Yeol reflected on his struggles to build his career with the support of his wife.
On Wednesday (July 1, 2026), Kim Mu Yeol appeared as a guest on the television show "You Quiz on the Block." While chatting with Yoo Jae Suk, he shared the difficult realities he faced when entering the acting world.
There was a time when Kim Mu Yeol earned only 200,000 won a year. He received this pay as a musical actor, performing on stage from stage to stage. The 44-year-old actor also recalled his childhood when his house was confiscated.
Kim Mu Yeol had to move from place to place, living in a shack perched on a hillside. He also worked various part-time jobs to make ends meet. "Looking back, there were so many things I didn't have and so many hardships I faced, but I was still happy," Kim Mu Yeol said.
"I watched friends who shared the same dream as me leave one by one, but I'm proud that I persevered until the end. I'm happy that I was young enough to love acting without thinking too much about the difficulties," he continued.
Amidst these hardships, Yoon Seung Ah remained loyally by Kim Mu Yeol's side. Those around the actress even questioned her reasons for staying with Kim Mu Yeol, sarcastically asking, "Why are you dating someone so poor?"
However, Yoon Seung Ah, who also made a brief appearance on the television show "You Quiz on the Block," said that she never "really felt the hardship." Yoon Seung Ah was actually impressed by Kim Mu Yeol's hard work and determination.
Furthermore, her husband looked most radiant and happy when he was acting. "I think she looks the most radiant and amazing when she's acting and standing on stage. The way she keeps fighting even when things are tough always makes me admire her," said Yoon Seung Ah.
Furthermore, Kim Mu Yeol credits his wife with being the reason he keeps going. The couple dated for about four years before deciding to marry in 2014. They have a three-year-old son. "My wife is the reason why my passion never fades.
There have been so many failures and obstacles in my life as an actor, but she makes me feel so happy that I hardly realize how difficult those times are." One moment that sticks out in his memory is the day the Netflix Korean drama, "Teach You a Lesson," reached number one on the Global Top 10 Shows list.
After receiving a call from the director, he immediately thought about calling his wife, Yoon Seung Ah. However, when they met in the parking lot, Kim Mu Yeol was so emotional he couldn't even remember the number one spot on Netflix's Korean drama, Teach You a Lesson.
"We both just hugged and cried," he recalled. Yoon Seung Ah added that it was the first time she'd seen Kim Mu Yeol sob. "I've watched his journey as an actor for a long time, so it really touched my heart. I just said one thing, 'You worked really hard.'"
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