4 Celebrities Who Grew Up Abroad
Jang Geun Suk
During his junior high school years, Jang Geun Suk moved to New Zealand at his mum’s request. As he started out as a child model, it was difficult for him to lead a normal student life so she made the decision to send him abroad. As a result of studying overseas, he is able to speak simple English and also built his confidence to speaking with foreigners.
Watch the trailer of Jang Geun Suk’s latest drama, The Royal Gambler
Seo Kang Joon
Up and coming actor Seo Kang Joon moved to Malaysia during his childhood years and spent about 2 years there. He tried showing off his English skills in Roommate but failed terribly after attempting to speak to the Mexican embassy. Nonetheless, the flower boy actor redeemed himself in Law of Jungle when he asked the natives in English about the fruits on the island.
Watch Seo Kang Joon and his English speaking skills in Law of Jungle
Eugene
Former idol singer Eugene aka mother of Ro Hee from The Return of Superman spent her childhood in Guam. She moved there after elementary school and only returned in high school. She also gave birth to Ro Hee in Guam where her family is still living.
Watch Eugene, Ki Tae Young and Ro Hee as they travel to Guam in The Return of Superman
Park Yoochun
When Park Yoochun was 9 years old, he moved to Virginia, US with his family. Unfortunately, the American dream did not work out for him when his parents divorced during their time in US. He and his brother stayed with their mother and struggled to make ends meet before he came back to Seoul and debuted as a member of DBSK.
