Former Second-Generation Idol Flexes By Becoming A Cafe Owner And Paying Off Her Family’s Debt

Recently, a former second-generation idol opened up about her successful cafe and impressive money management skills.

Uee | @kim_uieing49/Instagram

In a preview of KBS2‘s show Problem Child in House, which will air on September 13, singer and actress Uee appeared as a guest along with Ha Jun, her co-star from the K-Drama Live Your Own Life.

Uee (left) and Ha Jun (right) | KBS2

In this episode, Uee shared that she recently became a cafe owner. Despite her busy schedule, she doesn’t neglect her business; she shared that on days when she doesn’t have any filming to do, she goes out and personally makes drinks and desserts at her cafe.

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She also made everyone laugh by revealing that her employees sometimes jokingly told her to put on makeup when coming to the cafe so that they could get more customers.

I go to work without makeup, but the employees tell me to put on makeup to promote the cafe more.

— Uee

When asked about the cafe’s monthly income, Uee’s answer showed that her business has successful earnings.

I can pay my three employees’ salaries in full and still make profit.

— Uee

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Additionally, Uee drew attention by unveiling her surprising money management tactics. She shared that she never uses credit cards—only debit cards.

I don’t use credit cards, only debit cards. I’ve been managing my money myself for three years, and I limit myself to using debit cards because I feel like I would spend endlessly if I used credit cards.

— Uee

Furthermore, she revealed how she provided for her parents financially after debuting, showing her success and respect for her parents.

I paid off my family’s debts and upgraded my parents’ house to a spacious single-family home.

— Uee

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From 2009 to 2017, Uee was a member of the girl group After School, and since then, she has acted in various K-Dramas, including Queen Seondeok (2009), High Society (2015), and My Only One (2018). Her upcoming K-Drama Live Your Own Life will be released on September 16.