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‘Tree With Deep Roots’ Child Actor Chae Sang-woo Leaves Acting to Become a Barista
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‘Tree With Deep Roots’ Child Actor Chae Sang-woo Leaves Acting to Become a Barista

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

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  • Chae Sang-woo, known for playing Jang Hyuk’s younger character in ‘Tree With Deep Roots,’ has left the entertainment industry and become a barista.
  • He said he realized he did not like acting as much as he had thought, after spending more than 10 years in front of the camera.

Chae Sang-woo, remembered for his striking performance as Jang Hyuk’s younger character in the drama ‘Tree With Deep Roots,’ has left acting and begun a new life as a barista.

The former child actor spent more than 10 years in front of cameras, working from childhood roles through appearances as an adult performer. He said he eventually came to believe that he did not like acting very much.

Speaking about his decision to leave the entertainment industry, Chae said, “I realized that I didn’t like acting that much.” He also described himself as having become overly caught up in the style and image surrounding acting.

He recently discussed his current life on the YouTube channel ‘Anstar.’

I realized that I didn’t like acting that much.

— Chae Sang-wooHe explained why he left the entertainment industry after more than a decade as an actor.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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