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Hong Seok-cheon frankly confessed about his income after arranging the Sigang in Itaewon.
Broadcaster Hong Seok-cheon appeared as a guest in the’Delicate World of Occupation’ of KBS Cool FM’s’Park Myung-soo’s Radio Show’ aired on the 28th. Regarding the program signature question’income’, Hong Seok-cheon drew attention by saying, “Honestly, I earn more than when I go to a store.”
Before the Itaewon boom, Hong Seok-cheon became known as a culinary entrepreneur while working in the restaurant business in Itaewon. This restaurant has an exotic atmosphere and has been called an Itaewon attraction. However, as Itaewon gained popularity, it was hit directly by a surge in rent, and recently, as the aftermath of Corona 19 continued, all restaurants that were operated in Itaewon were cleaned up.
Hong Seok-cheon explained, “I have been in the restaurant for about 18 to 20 years, but I have closed everything in Itaewon.”
He said, “I tried to watch until the end, but the more famous commercial districts, the higher the rent,” he said. “It would have been nice if you would have reduced it a little, but communication didn’t work well.”
In addition, Hong Seok-cheon carefully suggested, “You tell me a lot about the rent, but in fact, it would be good to pay interest in bank notes or support rental fees.” Hong Seok-cheon said, “The rental cost of (devices) is going to be a lot,” he said. “The number of customers keeps decreasing, but the rental cost is the same, so even if there is support for this part, it seems that the self-employed person will think’Let’s hold on’.”
The restaurant Hong Seok-cheon ran is known to have a monthly rent of about 9.5 million won. The usual daily sales were about 10 million won, but after Corona 19, it was reported that the store closed after falling to 35,000 won.
Hong Seok-cheon said about his monthly income, “I was in debt when I closed the store, but my income is not bad now.”
Park Myung-soo said, “When the restaurant goes well, the annual sales are from 7 billion won to 8 billion won. If you consider what you’ve lost and what you’ve earned, do you have anything left?” In the meantime, he explained, “I’m still paying” for the debts generated by cleaning up the store.
He said, “I’m going to open a store with a new concept in Itaewon next spring,” and “I’m thinking of a business using robots,” raising expectations.
Hong Seok-cheon said, “The store we’re going to do next year is a store that doesn’t require a chef or a chef. We’re looking for an item that anyone can do without having a professional skill with the minimum number of people.
The secret of the hairstyle Hong Seok-cheon has been sticking to for years has also been revealed. Hong Seok-cheon said, “When I was playing in college, I had hair, but it played a normal role.” I wanted to keep this because it suits me well.”
Regarding the suspicion of “hair loss,” he honestly confessed, “I have it now,” and “I have a lot of stress after coming out, so I have hair loss.”
In addition, he conveyed the meaning of “my life’s homework” to the nephews who became a hot topic when they announced the news of adoption.
“The children are now adults,” said Hong Seok-cheon. “The first girl helped the mother’s restaurant, and the second went to the military while studying photography.”
Regarding the title, he said, “Call me uncle,” and said, “When they need pocket money, they say they are dad, but they are almost uncles.”
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