Actor Han So Hee’s former manager revealed the grueling, sleep-deprived reality of working in the South Korean entertainment industry, sharing that getting seven hours of sleep in a week felt like a luxury while managing the star during the filming of 100 Days My Prince.
The Reality of Managing Rising Stars
- An anonymous former manager called into SBS Power FM’s Cultwo Show to share his experiences working four to five years in actor management and street casting.
- The caller revealed that his final project before leaving the high-stress profession was working as Han So Hee’s manager on the period drama 100 Days My Prince.
- Comedians Nam Ho Yeon and Kim Seung Jin appeared as special guests on the program, prompting the discussion about the intense physical demands placed on support staff behind the scenes.
Inside the Grueling Schedule on Set
While making a living in the Korean entertainment sector often looks glamorous to fans worldwide, the day-to-day routine of an actor manager involves exhausting hours and relentless physical presence. The anonymous caller explained to show hosts that basic rest became nearly impossible during active production cycles.
If he managed to sleep seven hours in a single week, it felt like an abundance of rest. The job required following actors to every single shoot location while simultaneously capturing supplementary video content and handling logistics.
Why Industry Professionals Are Walking Away
The toll of maintaining such punishing hours ultimately pushed the former manager to leave the profession entirely. He noted that many of his peers from the entertainment industry shared similar burnout, struggling to adjust to the erratic work patterns demanded by production schedules.
| Category | Details Shared on Cultwo Show |
|---|---|
| Industry Role | Actor Manager and Street Casting |
| Notable Project | 100 Days My Prince (Han So Hee) |
| Weekly Sleep Estimate | Approximately 7 hours total |
