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Is Goo Hye-sun homeless and living in her car?

The Korean actress recently appeared in the show Real or Reel, where viewers determine if some aspects of the daily lives of celebrities are true or scripted.

In an episode featuring the Boys Over Flowers lead star, it was revealed that she occasionally sleeps in her car to avoid driving far.

"I have squandered much of my fortune. After some bad things happened to me my family has become a lot closer," Goo Hye-sun confessed, as translated by Allkpop.

She also shared that she is currently a student at the prestigious Sungkyunkwan University as a film student.

"Time has passed too quickly. I first entered the Seoul Institute of the Arts in 2003, but I dropped out after six months. I worked hard to make a living, and in 2011, I enrolled in Sungkyunkwan University's film studies program. After almost ten years off, I returned to school and have been attending for over four years. Now, at 40, there's a 20-year age gap between me and the freshmen."

Goo Hye-sun then explained how she ended up staying in her car to sleep.

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"I don't have a permanent residence. I stay at my mother's house in Incheon, but on exam days or important occasions, I bring my car and sleep in it or stay at the library." When the MCs asked why she couldn't commute from her mother's house, Goo Hye Sun explained, "To make it to school for a 9 AM class means I have to leave Incheon at 6:30 AM. It takes 3-4 hours to drive (to get to school)."

When the hosts asked her about staying in a dorm instead, Goo Hye-sun responded, "I lived in a study room near the school, but the lease ended in my last semester. I couldn't find a short-term lease for three months. Since I am already attending school, I thought I might as well aim to be the top student. Being late or absent was unthinkable for me, so I always arrived 2-3 hours early to ensure peace of mind."

She narrated how she stays in her with snacks and using wipes to clean her face. "I often don't wash much. I can manage without shampoo, using just soap for everything, including my face. I genuinely don't understand the need for body wash and use lotion for everything."

Goo Hye-sun reflected on her past and her hope to establish a good education to make her parents proud. "I was once considered a successful daughter, but I also experienced great failures. Graduating is incredibly important to my parents. It's their most cherished dream."

She also shared her simple wish of living in the mountains someday, studying and working on a different career path outside of showbiz. "I might not be able to work much. I have to get a Ph.D., which will take 7-8 years. After getting my degree, I might end up doing something entirely different. I envision myself studying alone in a container in the mountains, as sitting and studying is what I love most."

After watching the TV episode, the public expressed concern about the actreess's well-being, noting her downward spiral following her divorce from actor Ahn Jae Hyun in 2019 and the subsequent loss of her home.

However, Goo Hye-sun assured her followers on Instagram and explained why she doesn't have a home at the moment.

"I posted a post because a lot of people were concerned about yesterday's broadcast! The reason I don't have a home now is because I'm building a house near the school."

She added "I have bought a home for each of my family members, and a large part of my personal finances is being allocated to paying for tuition and meals for some of my juniors,"

She ended the post by disclosing her plans. "I'm preparing for graduate school in the future, so I plan on contributing all my assets to my education expenses. Working hard!"

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Goo Hye-sun is best known for her roles in Boys Over Flowers, Angel Eyes, and Blood. She has been on an acting hiatus since 2019 to pursue her studies.

In May 2016, Goo Hye-sun married Korean actor Ahn Jae-hyun. The pair called it quits in September 2019 and were officially divorced in July 2020.