'EXchange 2' Sung Hae-eun Reflects on Her Childhood Living in a 'Parasite'-Like Home

Sung Hae-eun, a cast member of the popular dating show "EXchange 2," opened up about her past.

On February 25, Sung Hae-eun shared a new video on her YouTube channel, giving viewers a glimpse into her newly moved-in home.

After spending the day tidying up, Sung Hae-eun settled on her living room couch at night and shared her story. 

Sung Hae-eun shared, "I've always dreamed of filming videos and taking pictures at home. But since my home was never in great shape, I always felt uncomfortable doing that. Even when I wanted to take pictures of gifts I received, I couldn't because of the background. And if someone offered to give me a ride home, I'd always say, 'It's okay,' just to avoid it." 

She continued, "My home was a huge insecurity for me. Honestly, poverty itself was. Watching the movie 'Parasite' was pretty painful for me actually, as it felt like it was exposing parts of me I wanted to hide. When it rained, water would leak into my house. Mold grew everywhere. Laundry never dried properly."
Sung Hae-eun then recalled living in a semi-basement apartment, saying, "Cockroaches were just the beginning. There were jumping crickets, giant spiders—you name it. And I'm not talking about tiny spiders; I even saw a thick, hairy one. I didn't even have a bed, so I basically lived with bugs. Sometimes, I'd wake up and find one right next to me." 

She added, "A friend once said to me that it looked like I wasn't scared of bugs. I told them, 'Well, I grew up with them, so I had to kill them myself.' They awkwardly laughed, but I wasn't saying it to make them uncomfortable. That's just how it was for me. Since I have a bright and bubbly personality, people don't expect that I grew up poor. But that was because I always told myself, 'Don't ever let it show.'" 

The "EXchange 2" star wrapped up by saying, "I can't say poverty was a good thing, but it definitely made me stronger. Now, I'm living in such a great home, and honestly, I couldn't ask for more." 
 
(Credit= '해피해은 HAEPPY' YouTube) 

(SBS Star)