Recently, Shin Hye Sun discussed her early challenges in the acting world when she joined PD Na or Na Yeong Seok’s YouTube channel. Despite now being a top actress, she emphasized that reaching this point wasn’t easy.
Just like many job seekers, actors from the Korean drama Welcome to Samdalri also had to apply for acting gigs. For those curious about how new actors land roles, here’s Shin Hye Sun’s insight. Take a look!
1. New actors should apply to different production companies with a resume.
portrait of Shin Hye Sun (instagram.com/ynkentertainment)Shin Hye Sun is now a familiar name to Korean drama fans, especially for her chemistry with Ji Chang Wook in Welcome to Samdalri. However, before reaching her current popularity, she hustled to secure roles in TV series and short films by attending auditions and submitting resumes to production companies.
The 35-year-old actress stressed that she started like most people, diligently sending out resumes to various production houses.
“If a production house is seeking a small role, I would submit my resume there,” said Shin Hye Sun.
2. There are options for new actors without a manager.
portrait of Shin Hye Sun (instagram.com/ynkentertainment)Additionally, Mr. Queen star Shin Hye Sun highlighted the challenges of starting without a manager or agency. However, she noted that there are ways to find audition opportunities even without representation.
Joined by guest star Byun Yo Han on PD Na’s YouTube channel, they explained that there are online platforms where actors without representation can learn about auditions.
Some production companies even provide a designated spot for unrepresented actors to submit their resumes due to the high volume of applicants. This was how Shin Hye Sun landed extra roles initially.
3. New actors must actively distribute their resumes to multiple production houses.
portrait of Shin Hye Sun (instagram.com/ynkentertainment)According to Shin Hye Sun, it’s common for new actors to distribute their resumes to numerous production houses without representation. She compared her early efforts to those of a well-known movie star who did the same before becoming famous.
“If a production house later needs a supporting role or extra for a specific project, they will reach out to the actor who submitted the resume,” explained the actress.
Shin Hye Sun emphasized that the more actors spread their profiles, the higher their chances of receiving offers for supporting roles in films or TV series. Therefore, she believes this is a crucial step for newcomers.
In conclusion, becoming a successful actor like Shin Hye Sun requires a lot of effort and determination. Even before landing leading roles, she started as an extra.
What are your thoughts? It’s evident that achieving success in acting demands perseverance and hard work.
