Lee Se-hee Opens Up About Leaving Dental Hygiene for Acting: 'My Life Is Pure Luck' (Life84)

Actor Lee Se-hee has shared the story behind her debut.

On the 24th, a video titled 'Actor Lee Se-hee' was uploaded to Kian84's YouTube channel 'Life84.'

Lee Se-hee, who earned the nickname 'Female Kian84' after her appearance on the MBC variety show 'Omniscient Interfering View' drew attention for her unique daily life—showing off a worn wallet filled with moldy coupons and doodles scribbled on her air conditioner.

When Kian84 suggested she appear on more variety shows, Lee Se-hee hesitated, saying, "I'm someone who really values my alone time."

Born in 1991, Lee Se-hee graduated from Hanyang Women's University with a degree in dental hygiene.



Lee Se-hee revealed that after working at a factory for two months and saving KRW 5 million (approx. $3,600 USD), she set off on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in Spain. She left her hometown of Cheonan and moved to Seoul at 25 to pursue acting.

When Kian84 asked why she didn't become a dental hygienist, Lee Se-hee replied, "After my internship, I would stare at the dark ceiling and wonder, 'Why can't I be someone who looks forward to Mondays? Why am I always just waiting for the weekend?' I wanted to be someone who is excited for Mondays."

She continued, "I always wanted to be an actor. While preparing for acting, I was street-cast at a cafe after just two months. I was 25 at the time, and it was pure luck. My life is really all about luck," she laughed.

Lee Se-hee made her debut in 2015, appearing in singer Na Yoon-kwon's music video '364 Days of Dream.'

Later, in 2021, she landed the lead role of Park Dan-dan in the KBS 2TV weekend drama 'Young Lady and Gentleman,' beating odds of 500 to 1 and rising to public fame.

Photo Credit: Xportsnews, Kian84's YouTube channel

This article is a translated version of the original Korean article published by Xportsnews, originally written by Kim Yoojin. This article was translated from Korean using AI-assisted tools and human review to deliver an accurate and culturally appropriate version for international readers.