A while ago we did a story on actors whose childhoods were dramatic enough for the plot of a kdrama.

But those actors were not the only ones whose lives could serve as a dramatic storyline about overcoming roadblocks to become a success.

Here are a few more.

Singer and actor Kim Min Jong recently told the hosts of the SBS talk show "Healing Camp" that he grew up in a home with serious financial problems.

To read the story, visit kdramastars.com.