On June 22, popular actor Lee Je Hoon, known for his roles in various films and dramas, shared a surprising and memorable experience from his past part-time job on the YouTube show "Pinggyego."
Alongside actor Koo Kyo Hwan, the two stars joined hosts Yu Jae Seok and Ji Suk-jin in a candid conversation about their early work experiences.
Reflecting on his pre-debut days, Koo Kyo Hwan recounted his diverse range of part-time jobs, including working at a bookstore, noraebang (singing room), sushi restaurant, and even distributing flyers at a performance hall in Incheon.
"I've worked at a bookstore, noraebang (singing room) and sushi restaurant. I also handed out flyers at a performance hall in Incheon for four days. Surprisingly, the pay was good, and I had a lot of fun during those four days. It wasn't too demanding, and I could slack off a bit during performances."
-Koo Kyo Hwan
He mentioned the enjoyable aspects of these roles, highlighting the decent pay and the fun he had during his short stint at the performance hall.
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Lee Je Hoon shared a more challenging experience from his high school days when he worked at a Korean barbecue restaurant.
"The toughest part-time job I had was at a Korean barbecue restaurant during high school. I grilled beef, cut it for customers, cleaned up leftovers and moved the grills. It was then that I realized how hard it is to earn money. But the most delicious meat I ever had was the leftover meat from customers. After they left, I would eat the scraps while cleaning up. Of course, I did that when nobody was looking. Seriously though, I still can't forget that. Despite the exhaustion and back pain from work, eating that leftover meat felt like heaven. It tasted so good!"
-Lee Je Hoon
In a lighthearted exchange, Ji Suk-jin humorously questioned Yu Jae Seok about his part-time work history. Yu Jae Seok amusingly disclosed a brief stint at a pub, where his efforts fell short of the owner's expectations.
Despite his best attempts, the owner redirected him to prioritize his studies, leading to laughter among the show's participants.
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Written by Joan Cabigas.
