Shin Hye Sun is considered as a late bloomer in the acting industry as she received syndrome-level popularity after all her same generation actors have already become bigger.

Did you know that she made noise in the entertainment scene after taking on a role that was turned down by another actress? Keep on reading to know more!

Shin Hye Sun's Journey To Stardom Revealed

Starting from being a supporting actress, Shin Hye Sun rose to stardom in no time, boasting her unrivaled and spectacular acting skills!

Although the doors opened for the actress quite late, Shin Hye Sun stole the spotlight with her unforgettable performances in "Oh My Ghost," "She Was Pretty," "The Legend of the Blue Sea."

It wasn't until 2017 that the actress received her first major acting role. Shin Hye Sun became a household name in the industry after her family drama "My Golden Life" surpassed 40% viewership ratings during its broadcast.

In the drama, the South Korean star played the role of the perfect girl Seo Ji An whose life crashes down after her family goes bankrupt.

With her outstanding acting, viewers thought that the role was curated for her. Unbeknownst to everyone, Shin Hye Sun wasn't the first actress chosen to portray the role.

Singer-actress UEE, who's widely known in both the domestic and international scene, initially was offered the role. However, the star declined and was later on passed to Shin Hye Sun.

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It is safe to say that the drama spearheaded Shin Hye Sun's career, but it was her brilliant acting prowess that made her who she is today.

In particular, Shin Hye Sun returns to the big screen with a slew of multiple projects including "See You In My 19th Life," "Brave Citizen" and more, so stay tuned for more updates!

Shin Hye Sun Shows Generosity To Flood Victims

Shin Hye Sun lent her helping hands to South Korean families who were devastated by the heavy rain and flood.

The actress recently made a donation to Good Neighbors, a non-government organization, to support the families who were affected by calamity.

Shin Hye Sun donated 75,000 USD to help the families get back to their feet and retrieve their normal lives.

It will also fund housing repairs, rehabilitation and livelihood support. With that said, Shin Hye Sun becomes one of the few chosen personalities to be named in the "Neighbors Honors Club."

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Written by Elijah Mully.