Actress Goo Hye-sun has officially embarked on a new chapter in her life as an inventor.
In a recent interview on the YouTube channel Study of Balhan inventions Hosted by the Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA), Goo Hye-sun spoke about her latest creation, a patented hair roller that she personally designed and developed.
Currently pursuing a master’s degree in science journalism at KAIST, Goo explained that the idea for his invention came from everyday observations. “I kept noticing my friends walking around with curlers in their hair,” she shared, revealing the inspiration behind her flat curler.
He added with a laugh, “Even celebrities sometimes appear in public with curlers still attached. I thought, why not make one that can be opened and attached easily?”
Goo Hye-sun emphasized that her invention was not born from great ambition but from simple curiosity. “It’s not a revolutionary discovery, it’s a discovery in everyday life,” he said. “For me, invention means discovery and, ultimately, it’s about caring for people.”
In addition to her foray into innovation, Goo Hye-sun is also expanding her creative endeavors. He recently built a two-story studio building, designating the first floor as “Goo Hye-sun Film” and the second as “Studio Goo Hye-sun”, signaling a return to active work in film and creative production.
He made his debut in 2002 through the sitcom Without stopping 5Goo Hye-sun gained nationwide fame for her role in Boys over the flowersfollowed by appearances in Angel eyes and other popular dramas. She later married actor Ahn Jae-hyun, her co-star Bloodin 2016, but the couple divorced in 2019.
After the divorce, Goo Hye-sun turned away from acting and focused on other artistic pursuits such as directing, writing, painting and composing music. Now, as the CEO and inventor of a venture capital firm, Goo Hye-sun continues to expand her creative horizons, proving that reinvention can be both literal and personal.
Sources: xportsnews
