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Good Partner's Jang Nara reveals how 'living recklessly' and overworking deteriorated health during early acting days
On a recent talk show appearance, Good Partner star Jang Nara shared that she faced multiple health issues while building her prolific career. Read on!
Jang Nara has recently opened up about how hard she has worked to build her illustrious career. She revealed that during her early acting days, she was often overworked and even suffered multiple health issues. We can't help but admire the actress, who has overcome so many difficulties to reach where she is today.
Recently, Jang Nara appeared on Chae Jung An's YouTube channel, recalling the days when they were high school classmates. Today, both of them stand tall with their unprecedented success. While discussing the highs and lows of their careers, the Good Partner actress revealed how hard she worked to achieve everything. She talked about how she was always exhausted from constantly working, which ultimately took a major toll on her health.
The Good Partner actress suffered multiple health issues, including stomach ulcers, abnormal liver function, and even an intestinal perforation. "I was living recklessly," she admitted.
During the interview, Jang Nara also shared that she once thought about quitting. She revealed that while working on a project, she asked her film director husband what he would think if she quit. However, after having an emotional exchange, she decided to let go of those thoughts and carry on with the support of her loved ones.
Her recent confession is a reminder to all of us that we should take a breather from time to time while working toward our dreams.
Watch the full episode here:
Jang Nara debuted as a singer in the early 2000s and consistently produced hit songs, rising to become one of the top stars in the Korean entertainment industry. Her acting career began with the 2002 drama Succesful Story of a Bright Girl. In the following years, she was able to build a solid foothold with her phenomenal screen presence in popular works like Iron Masked Singer (2010), School 2013 (2012), Fated to Love You (2014), Go Back Couple (2017), The Last Empress (2018), V.I.P (2019), Oh My Baby (2020), Sell Your Haunted House (2021), Cheer Up (2022), Family: The Unbreakable Bond (2023), My Happy Ending (2023), and more.
Most recently, she took on the lead role in SBS legal drama Good Partner, co-starring Nam Ji Hyun. Her performance as a veteran divorce lawyer earned global praise, helping the show achieve solid viewership ratings each week.
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