Actor Im Chae-moo revealed that Doolyland currently has a debt of 19 billion won.
On the 20th, KBS2's 'The Boss's Ears Are Donkey Ears' (hereafter 'Sadangui') will feature Park Myung-soo's 'Walking to the Boss's House', which has become a hot topic, meeting with Doolyland's representative Im Chae-moo. Im Chae-moo, who has become an 'icon of children' and an 'icon of debt', will reveal everything about the operation of Doolyland.
Previously, Im Chae-moo surprised Park Myung-soo by stating that Doolyland's total debt is 19 billion won. Park Myung-soo expressed concern, asking, "How will you pay it back?" In response, Im Chae-moo revealed that the interest on the debt alone is 80 million won per month, and the electricity bill amounts to 30 million won, shocking everyone.
When everyone worried about whether it could be maintained, Im Chae-moo said, "I used to go around nightclubs and pay salaries, then go around again to survive," adding, "But these days, I've been cornered. All the nightclubs have disappeared. It's tough," revealing that the reason he could endure for over 30 years was due to the income from nightclubs. He continued, "Now it's worse than during COVID. Daily sales are only 160,000 won or 320,000 won," raising concerns.
Special MC Lee Yong-sik remarked, "Everyone advised against it. They told him to stop. But he's still doing it," shaking his head. During this process, Im Chae-moo revealed, "I borrowed money from the late Lee Joo-il and Lee Yong-sik," and "Even my daughter and son-in-law contributed money," causing a stir.
In response to Im Chae-moo's shocking revelation, Lee Yong-sik exclaimed, "This can't go on air. My wife doesn't even know I lent money to Im Chae-moo," showing a flustered expression that elicited laughter. Lee Yong-sik added, "At that time, Im Chae-moo worked at the same establishment as me. He was originally very shy. He poured all the hard-earned money into this," shaking his head in regret.
Im Chae-moo stated, "When the kids run up to me calling me 'uncle' and hug me, I forget all my worries." This raises expectations for whether hope will arise for Im Chae-moo, who has been walking a tough reality for over 30 years to fulfill his dreams.
'Sadangui' airs every Sunday at 4:40 PM.
[Yang So-young, Star Today Reporter]
