MANILA, Philippines — Korean actress Koo Hye Sun revealed that she lived in her car while studying in Sungkyunkwan University.
In an episode of tvN's "Truth or Fiction: An Elegant Life," Koo said she sacrificed a lot while completing her degree.
"I have squandered much of my fortune. After some bad things happened to me, my family has become a lot closer," she said.
The "Boys Over Flowers" star said she lives in her mother's house in Incheon but she stayed in her car on exam days.
"I don't have a permanent residence," she said.
"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," she added.
Koo said that she used to rent a small room near the school, but the lease ended and she couldn't find a replacement.
When asked how she washed herself, Koo said: "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," she added.
Last February, the actress graduated from college with a Summa Cum Laude award.
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