{"id":2411019,"date":"2026-05-11T06:31:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T06:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2411019"},"modified":"2026-05-11T06:31:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T06:31:14","slug":"former-show-me-the-money-stars-surprise-fans-with-new-careers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/former-show-me-the-money-stars-surprise-fans-with-new-careers\/","title":{"rendered":"Former \u2018Show Me the Money’ stars surprise fans with new careers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Yuk Ji-dam \/ Captured from Yuk’s social media<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Several former contestants from Korea\u2019s hit hip-hop audition programs are drawing attention online after revealing dramatically different second careers far removed from the rap stage.<\/p>\n

Former rapper Yuk Ji-dam uploaded a short video on Saturday introducing herself as a rookie consultation manager at a plastic surgery clinic.<\/p>\n

\u201cHello, I\u2019m rookie manager Yuk Ji-dam,\u201d she wrote alongside the clip, which documented her workday at the clinic.<\/p>\n

The video opened with scenes of her commuting to work before changing into her uniform and preparing for the day. Viewers were especially surprised to see her carefully organizing work notes and handling office tasks with a calm and diligent attitude \u2014 a stark contrast to the bold and rebellious image she once displayed on rap survival shows.<\/p>\n

Yuk first rose to fame through “Show Me the Money 3,” where she became known for her distinctive rap style and outspoken personality. She later gained broader recognition through the female rap competition show, “Unpretty Rapstar.”<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, former “High School Rapper” contestant Ha Seon-ho (Sandy) has also been attracting attention for her unexpected career shift.<\/p>\n

Earlier this year, Ha revealed that she is now working as an English conversation instructor. More recently, she reportedly worked as an English docent during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit held in Gyeongju.<\/p>\n

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Ha Seon-ho \/ Captured from Ha’s social media<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Ha has also openly discussed her concerns about graduate school and finances. Last year, she said she had been accepted to a graduate program in the United Kingdom but was uncertain whether the opportunity justified the high cost.<\/p>\n

\u201cI got accepted to a graduate school in the U.K. The tuition is 100 million won ($67,800),\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019m not sure whether it\u2019s a field I can devote that much time and passion to considering the cost.\u201d<\/p>\n

Born in 2002, Ha became known through appearances on “Show Me the Money” and “High School Rapper” before officially debuting with a single album in 2019.<\/p>\n

As the former rappers\u2019 new lives continue gaining attention online, many netizens have been leaving supportive comments, saying it is refreshing to see celebrities openly pursuing realistic second careers beyond entertainment.<\/p>\n

This article from Xportsnews is adapted by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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\u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n

\u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.koreatimes.co.kr \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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