Before They Were Famous

Up until quite recently, the name Heo Sung-tae (허성태) was relatively unknown to anyone outside of South Korea. Now, thanks to the newly-released Netflix series, “Squid Game”, the entire ensemble cast is blowing up and that includes Sung-Tae who portrays the one character that every fan loves to hate -- the evil snaked tattooed, Jang Deok-Su. But here’s the thing – in reality, Sung-tae couldn’t be less like the character he was hired to play. Want to learn more about the softer side of your new favorite baddy? Then keep watching our newest episode of Before They Were Famous!

Eve is a hip-hop artist who once called herself a “Pitbull in a skirt” – a description that probably best sums up the earliest years of her career as opposed to the more family-friendly woman we now know today. Less than twenty years ago, Eve’s platinum buzz-cut and paw-print chest tattoos announced a new type of female artist. Back then, Eve was one of the first female rappers to ever keep up with the success of her male counterparts thanks to massive hits like “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” and “Who’s That Girl”. But ever since 2013, Eve’s musical output has been sporadic as she’s worked diligently to reinvent herself as an actress and television talk show host, not to mention a dedicated family woman.

Without ever even having to utter a word, Khabane Lame is taking the entire world by storm thanks to his incredibly popular Tik Tok profile that has exploded in recent months. Not so long ago Khaby was living in a modest apartment with his parents and sharing a bedroom with his older brother. Now he’s rubbing shoulders with models like Gigi Hadid. Racecar drivers like Carlos Sainz & selling his own personal line of products like popcorn makers. At the start of 2020, the 21-year-old Italian creator was literally out of work with not a penny to his name. Today he is reported to be worth upwards of $2 Million Dollars and this of course has allowed him to go from living like us regular everyday people to a full-fledged celebrity. He's been able to transform his life in more ways than one and has practically become a model rocking designer clothes like HUF, Gucci, Givenchy & more. I mean the kid has practically become a model but like everybody’s journey to fame and fortune, it doesn't always start so easy.

For the past five years and change, HoYeon Jung has been tearing up the catwalks of South Korea on her way to becoming one of the most accomplished supermodels of all time. Whether it’s her irrepressible flair for style or her goofy social media antics, Jung’s eventual breakthrough Stateside was simply a matter of time. Now, after appearing in Netflix’s newest most popular drama series, “Squid Game”, Jung’s fame has absolutely exploded as more and more fans are blown away by her stunning beauty and impressive acting chops. So, how did this 27-year-old go from being unsure of what to do for a living to suddenly being one of the world’s most famous South Korean’s? You’re about to find out in our newest episode of Before They Were Famous.

You are no alone people. I’ve had friends in Texas and Ireland message me just to make sure it wasn’t just them and their friends. No, this outage is widespread and at the time of this recording we are heading into our 4th hour and people are already losing their minds. It’s not just Facebook & Instagram but also Snapchat, WhatsApp, Tinder, and many more. We are gonna dive deep into everything we know about this crisis here for you on Before They Were Gone. My name is Michael McCrudden and if my Facebook page gets sold on the Dark Web everyone is gonna know about my days of frequent streaking back in University. Aright, let’s get into this video.

Couch Guy is pulling in over 1 Billion search results on Google at the time of this recording. This is internet history and unlike anything, we have ever seen before and people are divided, did he cheat? Was he miserable seeing her show up at his Dorm? My guess is that it’s the beginning of the school year and the dude was probably eager to meet new babes and waiting for Thanksgiving weekend for a good ol’ fashioned Turkey Dump. It’s a first-year tradition. Anyway. We here at Before They Were Famous dug deep to find out everything you need to know about Robbie and his long-distance slash clingy girlfriend Lauren so let’s get into this video.

Duane Lee Chapman, or, as the rest of us know him better -- Dog the Bounty Hunter -- jumped on the fame train back in the early 2000s after his exploits tracking down fugitives and bail-jumpers snagged him his very own A&E television series. He single-handedly put the TV show COPS out of business. Soon enough, “Dog the Bounty Hunter” was a massive hit in TV ratings and he became a household name as well as a super popular Halloween costume. With the long blond hair, signature wraparound shades, and his gang of eccentric family members no one could take their eyes off the man. But there’s a lot more to Dog’s story, and honestly, most of it is tragic. Jail-time, broken relationships, and the passing of not one, but two children – Dog the Bounty Hunter has seen it all through the years and lived to tell the tale.

Just when you thought it was safe to turn Netflix back on, Enter: “Squid Game”. Walking the thin line between fascinating and twisted, this brand new South Korean drama has taken the entire world by storm with its gripping story of 456-debt riddled contestants competing against one another in a battle for the equivalent of around a $38 Million grand prize. In this video, we are gonna break down everything you need to know about the show, it's the creator and the stars. Most of them are actually South Korean models even though the show makes them look borderline homeless here for you on Before They Were Famous. Let’s get into it.

English actor, Tom Hardy, has portrayed his share of enigmatic troublemakers on screen – be it villainous characters like Bane, Al Capone, Bronson, or even the anti-hero Venom. And while many actors tend to shy away from continually playing bad guys around Hollywood, Hardy’s always believed that villains are the most fun to portray. Maybe that’s because his own past is littered with run-ins with the law, not to mention a crippling substance abuse issue that threatened to end this talented young man’s life before he ever got the chance to prove himself as one of today’s greatest actors. That’s right -- long before Tom Hardy was ever wrestling with a parasitic alien-symbiote, his biggest battle was against himself.

As a kid growing up in Texas, Woody Harrelson used to daydream about becoming a cop or even some type of secret agent. Little did he know that he would one day turn into what Esquire described as Hollywood’s Wildest Wild-Child. And honestly, that’s probably selling his come-up a bit short, because Woody easily has one of the craziest origin stories you’ve ever heard. Not only did he grow up with a professional hit-man for a father, but once his own star began to rise as a member of the uber-popular sitcom, “Cheers”, Woody’s hard-partying ways almost wound up costing him the love of his life.