Kim Ji Won surprised fans by revealing that despite her massive popularity, she regularly takes the subway and goes completely unnoticed. The actress made the confession during the September 29 episode of the YouTube talk show Salon Drip 2, where she appeared alongside co-star Lee Jung Eun to promote their upcoming SBS drama.
Kim Ji Won Reveals Subway Struggles on Salon Drip 2
The Salon Drip 2 episode, titled “If you’re curious about the surprising side of these two actors, comment ‘info’ below,” was released on September 29 on the YouTube channel TEO. Host Jang Do Yeon pointed out that all three of them share an unexpected habit: they frequently use the subway. When Lee Jung Eun asked Kim Ji Won if she also takes the subway often, the actress replied, “I ride it often too.” Lee Jung Eun responded in surprise, “People must recognize you.” Kim Ji Won then delivered the line that caught everyone off guard: “Unfortunately, they don’t recognize me at all.”
The confession landed because Kim Ji Won has been one of Korea’s most recognizable drama actresses for years. Her roles in Queen of Tears (2024), My Liberation Notes (2022), Fight for My Way (2017), and Descendants of the Sun have made her a household name. Yet she explained that in her everyday life, she can still move around by subway without being easily noticed.
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Lee Jung Eun Also Rides the Subway, But Fans Approach Her
Lee Jung Eun shared that she also takes the subway regularly and usually wears a hat as a simple disguise. Unlike Kim Ji Won, she does get recognized sometimes. When fans spot her, they tend to approach quietly and politely one at a time rather than crowding around her. Lee Jung Eun said she usually agrees to take photos with them because they ask so respectfully and do not make noise inside the subway car.
What Else Did Kim Ji Won Share on the Show?
Kim Ji Won opened up about her introverted personality during the episode. She described herself as an INFP and said that even when she wants to get close to someone, she can only express about 30 percent of what she feels. Her daily routine is simple. She relies heavily on dawn delivery services and gets a lot of help from her manager. She also joked about her love for snacks, saying, “I think I spend my appearance fees on snacks.”
The conversation turned to her recent donation of ₩100 million KRW (about $73,900 USD) to a children’s hospital. When the host brought up her good deed, Kim Ji Won grew shy and said, “I just got lucky to have that opportunity. That’s how it happened.”
Kim Ji Won and Lee Jung Eun’s Upcoming Drama Doctor X
Kim Ji Won and Lee Jung Eun are promoting their new SBS Friday-Saturday drama Doctor X: Age of the White Mafia. The series is scheduled to premiere on October 9 at 9:50 p.m. KST. Kim Ji Won plays Gye Soo Jung, a skilled freelance surgeon who confronts corruption inside a hospital. Lee Jung Eun takes on her first medical noir role since her debut. The drama is written by Pyeon Sung-geun and directed by Lee Jung-rim.
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