Appearing on tvN’s popular variety show “You Quiz on the Block,” Moon opened up about her childhood, crediting her physicist father and pianist mother for her well-rounded talents. “I started acting in Korea when I was 10, but I was actually cast in an ad in Germany when I was five,” she shared. “There weren’t many Asians around, so I guess I stood out. My mom told me I loved the sound of camera shutters.”
Born in Germany and later raised in Korea, Moon is fluent in Korean, German, and English. When asked about her academic strengths, she surprised hosts Yoo Jae-suk and Jo Se-ho by saying, “My sister and I never went to tutoring. Our dad taught us everything.” She described how their living room always had a whiteboard, and her father would get up in the middle of the night to help her with study questions during exam season.
Moon’s musical talents also shine, as she plays the piano, flute, and violin. She credits this to her mother, who was an active concert pianist. “Her friends would visit and play different instruments, so I naturally picked them up too. It was like free music lessons,” she said.
She also revealed her close relationship with her father, saying, “I’ll call him randomly to ask things like ‘Why are the clouds moving so fast?’ or ‘Why is there dew here?’ He always has an answer.”
Moon Ga-young’s story quickly earned praise from viewers, with comments like, “She’s really smart,” “Her parents are amazing,” and “What a well-rounded upbringing.”
The actress has steadily built an impressive resume since her debut in the 2006 film “Bloody Reunion.” Known for her versatility, she has starred in hit dramas like “Tempted,” “True Beauty,” “Link: Eat, Love, Kill,” and “The Interest of Love,” captivating audiences with both her acting and intellect.