For every super successful idol, there are several who end up working outside the entertainment industry to support themselves.
Recently, a member of a boy group began chronicling his newest career path — taxi driver.
While Kwanghee, Park Hyungsik, and Im Siwan may now be most recognized for their activities in variety and dramas, the three were initially part of a boy group called ZE:A, which debuted in 2010.
The group remained active until 2017, when they entered an indefinite hiatus, but did not disband.
For some of the group’s members, the hiatus did not go as successfully, with member Taeheon admitting to struggling as a “less popular” member. He also admitted to financial difficulties after his military discharge, sharing he worked at a bar, among other jobs.
Second-Generation Idol Shares The Reality Of Life After Being A “Less Popular” Member Of the Group
Recently, Taeheon embarked on a new career path, sharing his journey as a taxi driver on his YouTube account,
In the most recent video, he set a goal of making ₩300,000 KRW (about $204 USD) in 12 hours of work, and documented several drives, including one where the person he picked up recognized that he was an idol.
Things have appeared to look up for the idol, however, as he recently made his solo debut in August 2025 and will be part of ZE:A Unit fan meetings taking place in December.