Kim Hye Yoon is one of the most talked-about celebrities this 2024 after she headlined the hit romance K-drama, "Lovely Runner."

Starring alongside South Korean heartthrob Byeon Woo Seok, the duo sparked a huge craze locally and overseas for their unmatched chemistry and roles as fangirl Im Sol and top star Ryu Sun Jae.

But while she's experiencing a skyrocketing success today, did you know that her initial dream wasn't to become an actress?

For some, they might know Kim Hye Yoon from "Lovely Runner," but she has been around since 2012 and has appeared in a slew of K-dramas and movies.

This includes "Doctors," "Shopping King Louie," "The Legend of the Blue Sea," "Goblin," and "SKY Castle," where she piqued the attention of viewers with her first major TV role, taking on the role of Kang Ye Seo.

Viewers might also recognize her as the university dropout Kye Boon Ok in "Snowdrop" with BLACKPINK's Jisoo and Jung Hae In.

Kim Hye Yoon Dreamed of Becoming a Patissiere After Watching 'My Name is Kim Sam Soon'

In a previous interview, Kim Hye Yoon revealed that her dream job wasn't to be a celebrity. In fact, her initial life goal was to be a pastry chef!

What made her want to become a patissiere was after she watched the classic rom-com K-drama "My Name Is Kim Sam Soon."

Aired in 2005, the MBC series was top-billed by Hyun Bin as restaurant owner Hyun Jin Hun, while Kim Sun Ah played as the talented baker Kim Sam Soon.

According to Kim Hye Yoon, there was a point in her life that she got obsessed with the drama.

"When I was little, I was totally absorbed into a character from each drama series I watched, which constantly changed my dream job."

However, she eventually saw herself acting in front of the camera, and this was where she knew she wanted to become an actress.

"This is how I started out as an actress, and I think I really made a good choice. I am so happy, especially these days."

Did You Know? Kim Hye Yoon Originally Auditioned for the Role of Kim Hye Na in 'SKY Castle'

Before "The Penthouse," JTBC released the hit makjang series "SKY Castle," where Kim Hye Yoon played as one of the supporting characters.

In this drama, she transformed into Jung Joon Ho and Yum Jung Ah's daughter, Kang Ye Seo. Her mission is to enter South Korea's prestigious medical school, Seoul National University.

However, despite perfectly portraying the role, and bagging the Best New Actress Award at the 55th Baeksang Arts Awards, Kim Hye Yoon previously revealed that she auditioned for the character of Kim Hye Na.

But drama officials knew that she was suited to play Kang Ye Seo, while Hye Na's role went to the equally talented Kim Bo Ra.

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Written by Geca Flores