In the broadcast of 6 March of “10 billion of Won Breakfast” of Tvn Story (episode 3), Jung Saem-Mool appeared as a guest. He shared his journey from part-time work to become a prominent figure in K-Beauty, as well as an unforgettable memory with Kim Tae-Hee.
As a prominent figure of K-BEAUTY, Jung Saem-Mool has transformed make-up trends, working with the best celebrities such as Kim Tae-Hee, Song Hye-Kyo, Jun Ji-Hyun, Lee Hyo -ri and even the Chinese star Tang Wei, reaching an annual revenue of 110 billion krw (about 82 million USDs). He shared that he started with a part-time job earning 47,000 krw (about 35 USD) per month, but managed to increase his earnings 100 times to 4.7 million krw (about 3,500 USD) in just eight months.
Jung initially wanted to pursue painting but faced financial difficulties. Just when he was about to surrender, he was able to finance his makeup education through a connection that his mother had. He dedicated himself to collecting references to makeup and refinement his job. As his reputation for the ability grew, he had the opportunity to work with Lee Seung-Yeon. Jung recalled how he was awake all night preparing an album to work with Lee, who eventually led her to collaborate with numerous better stars.
Jung Saem-Mool told a terrifying robbery accident that she lived in South Africa, accompanying Kim Tae-Hee for a photo shoot. The situation was so serious that it was even covered by the 9 news.
He remembered, “Our guide invited us to dinner. Since famous people like Kim Tae-Hee were coming, the entire Korean community gathered at home. They welcomed us by putting the necklaces on us and serving food. But suddenly, people started screaming. A group of thieves broke into the guns. “
The thieves took something value, including over 20 million krw (about 14,000 USD) of his things, as well as the photographer’s camera. “Thieves took something precious. They even crawed dozens of people, including children, in a small bathroom “, He said, describing chaos. Fortunately, nobody was damaged.
The traumatic event left it shock. “Due to the trauma, I couldn’t do anything”, He admitted. However, a moment of kindness helped her to heal. He recalled how a girl he met later embraced her, saying, “Fear and terrible trauma have disappeared.”
Despite the horrifying experience, Jung Saem-Mool has found comfort in the human connection, realizing that warmth and kindness can sometimes be the strongest remedy for fear. As for Kim Tae-Hee, he remained calm throughout the ordeal, showing a remarkable composure in the face of danger.
