Jeon So-min, After Leaving Running Man, Refuels with a Part-Time Job

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Jeon So-min, Life After Running Man and Her Cafe Part-Time Job Experience

Jeon So-min honestly opened up about her life after leaving the SBS variety program ‘Running Man’. Recently, she appeared on comedian Ji Suk-jin’s YouTube channel, ‘Ji’s Convenient World’ with actor Choi Da-niel, sharing her recent updates. Her confession sparked new interest among many fans.

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Jeon So-min’s ‘Running Man’ Graduation

Ji Suk-jin expressed his delight at reuniting with Jeon So-min and mentioned her departure from ‘Running Man’. In response, Jeon So-min said, “Graduation is a better term than departure,” and explained her decision to leave the program once again.

Ji Suk-jin brought up the story of the members trying to persuade Jeon So-min to stay, saying, "We tried to hold onto her with a family-like feeling, but her resolve was strong." Jeon So-min expressed her affection for the program, saying, “The atmosphere of ‘Running Man’ has gotten much better lately. The average age has also gone down.”

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Amidst a Busy Filming Schedule

After graduating from ‘Running Man’, Jeon So-min has been busy with her activities as an actress. Starting with a movie shoot, two one-act plays, and the drama ‘I’m Sorry Today Too’, she continued her acting career without a break. However, there were times during her schedule when she felt insecure.

Jeon So-min reminisced about the situation, saying, "I was worried because I couldn’t see my future. My worries grew even bigger after I rashly moved." Surprisingly, what she chose amidst these worries was a part-time job at a cafe.

A Special Experience at a Sangam-dong Cafe

Jeon So-min revealed that she started working part-time at a cafe near the Channel A building in Sangam-dong. She said with a laugh, "Customers would look for cameras, asking if it was a filming for a broadcast."

The contract terms with the cafe were unique; not wearing a hat or mask was a condition, intended to increase sales. The hourly wage was the same as a regular part-time job, but instead of meal allowance, she received meals at the cafe.

She said that she found the experience fun, adding, "It reminded me of the time I worked part-time at a cafe when I was 29. It felt like I had returned to the time when I was chasing my dreams, and I was able to recharge my energy."

Jeon So-min

Introducing Actress Jeon So-min

Jeon So-min is a South Korean actress and entertainer, loved by the public for her versatile charm and excellent entertainment skills. She is mainly active in dramas and variety programs, establishing a unique position by simultaneously showcasing her serious acting as an actress and her cheerful charm as an entertainer.

Basic Information

• Birth: April 7, 1986 (Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea)
• Agency: King Kong by Starship
• Education: Graduated from Dongduk Women’s University, Department of Broadcasting and Entertainment

After majoring in acting at university, Jeon So-min has consistently pursued acting and entertainment activities, becoming a familiar figure to the public.

Acting Career

Jeon So-min debuted in the 2004 sitcom ‘Miracle’ and has since taken on major roles in various dramas, receiving recognition for her acting skills. Her representative works include the following:

• Representative Dramas
  • Aurora Princess (2013): An MBC daily drama that elevated her acting career to a new level.
  • Top Star Yoo Baek (2018): A romantic comedy where she drew attention with her cheerful acting and lovable character.
  • Show Window: The Queen’s House (2021): A work that strengthened her position as an actress by delicately portraying complex emotions.

Entertainment Career

Jeon So-min began to stand out in the entertainment industry after joining Running Man as a regular member. Her bright and honest personality, and humorous sense, have made the program's atmosphere more lively, earning the love of many fans.

• Main Variety Shows
  • Running Man (2017~November 12, 2023): She gained immense popularity as a regular member, portraying various characters.
  • Sixth Sense (2021~2022): A program that highlighted Jeon So-min’s unique quirky and cheerful charm.
  • My Little Old Boy and many other variety programs as a guest.