From Dream to Reality: How Park Kyung-hye Transformed Her First Apartment

Minji Kim | 2026.04.19

Translation result[MBC [Herald Muse=Reporter Kim Min-ji] Actor Park Kyung-hye called back the early, unvarnished days of MBC's "I Live Alone" when she shared her novice life living on her own.

On the broadcast on the 17th, Park showed viewers the first apartment she rented by herself, radiating an infectious optimism that drew warm smiles. From the studio she personalized—nicknamed "Kyung-hye House"—to the bunk bed she’d dreamed of since childhood, she left a lasting impression as she realized each small, long-held wish.

She also revealed the endearing awkwardness of a first-time renter: a crooked adhesive sheet on a lower kitchen cabinet and rusty furniture she still hesitated to touch. Those imperfect details resonated with viewers.

When the installer arrived to put in the bed, Park chatted with him naturally, displaying a down-to-earth friendliness. Her upbeat energy even rubbed off on the program’s "Rainbow" cast members, who gradually warmed to her and applauded.

After leaving the apartment, Park went to a café where she recently started working part-time to support herself while pursuing acting. She handled everything—cleaning, taking orders, making drinks, serving and greeting customers—with a level of competence that made the owner smile, underscoring her practical skills and self-reliance.

Meanwhile, Park shares candid moments on her YouTube channel 'Kyung-hye Bollae' and is slated to appear in several upcoming projects.