Im Chae-moo revealed that he has accumulated a lot of debt since the opening of the amusement park.
On the afternoon of the 20th, actor Im Chae-moo shared his recent situation on the KBS2 entertainment program 'The Boss's Ears Are Donkey Ears' (hereafter 'Sadangui').
On this day, Park Myung-soo visited actor Im Chae-moo as the fourth boss for 'Walking to the Boss's House'.
Im Chae-moo mentioned that when the amusement park opened, it was just an empty field, saying, "About 70-80% of this place is what I envisioned, so I think of it as my life," and stated that he opened the amusement park in 1990.
Im Chae-moo, who helped revitalize the Yangju area with the increase in tourists, said, "In terms of area, it's about 16,700 pyeong. When I built this, I borrowed money from Lee Joo-il and Lee Yong-sik," he said. Guest Lee Yong-sik added, "Im Chae-moo is a real man's man. He kept his promises to the letter. He said he would lend me money at 2 PM and give it back in two weeks, and exactly two weeks later at 2 PM, he gave me the money."
Im Chae-moo also mentioned that he bought the land for 5-6 billion won at the time of opening, saying, "In the early days, all the employees had no homes. So our company gifted each employee a house after three years of working. I don't remember when, but on Children's Day, May 5th, we made 120 million won in one day," revealing his past of making a fortune.
Im Chae-moo stated, "The children's business is not a money-making business. If something breaks down even a little, you have to throw the machine away. That's why I still have debt. Right now, my debt is about 19 billion won. The monthly interest on the loan is 80 million won, and the electricity bill is 30 million won," indicating that he is just maintaining the business without any income.
He mentioned that he covered expenses with money from night business events, but said that he has been struggling lately due to a lack of events and broadcasting work. Im Chae-moo also revealed, "The worst time is now. Daily revenue is 160,000 to 320,000 won. It's so nice when the kids call me 'uncle' and hug me," explaining why he can't give up on the amusement park.
Afterward, Park Myung-soo, Ye-won, and Kim Jin-woong explored the amusement park by riding the rides themselves. Im Chae-moo, who remarried in 2016, said, "My wife is beautiful. It was our first meeting, but it was so late that there was nowhere open. But I found a snack shop that was open. While eating kimbap, I said, 'Let's go!' and that's how I've been living with her," revealing that he fell in love with his wife at first sight.
Earlier on 'Sadangui', Jeong Ji-seon’s day was depicted. He surprised his disciple Chef Park Jin-mo by cooking for him. During the meal, Jeong Ji-seon said, "I just came back from Taiwan last week. I think I go there 3 or 4 times a month. I shot a beer commercial and a photoshoot for a men's magazine," boasting about his popularity in Taiwan.
Hearing this, Park Jin-mo asked, "If you go abroad that often, shouldn't you have accommodations in each country?" Jeong Ji-seon replied, "I might build a villa in each place," surprising the studio. Jeon Hyun-moo exclaimed, "That's crazy," and Park Myung-soo said, "I can't do the show because I'm intimidated," feeling Jeong Ji-seon's popularity.
When Park Jin-mo mentioned that broadcaster Haha has a studio in the basement, Jeong Ji-seon finally realized that the store was decorated in reggae style. Park Jin-mo provocatively said, "I hate to say this, but Haha said that one dish was tastier than Chef's food."
When Jeong Ji-seon met Haha, he said, "I'm never going to run a meat restaurant again. I had one in Myeongdong, but there wasn't a single ant there. I lost rent for two years. I cried every day. Many of my friends have closed their businesses. It's really tough," revealing that he is closing the meat restaurant he opened in 2014.
Haha added, "I'm sorry to Jong-kook... I said I was sorry, but he said, 'What are you sorry for? I already thought of it as money I lost seven years ago.' Now I'm just holding on," making everyone laugh.
Haha suggested to Jeong Ji-seon, "I'm just throwing this out there, but let's do a collaboration on Dongpa-yuk as a side menu. Let's do a pop-up for about a month," to which Jeong Ji-seon replied, "I think it would be fun," and Haha cheered, "This is it! This is the taste!"
Haha also asked Jeong Ji-seon to feature on a track, saying her voice fits well with reggae, and they headed straight to the recording studio. When Jeong Ji-seon sang a line in a low voice, "Hey ya ya hey," Haha exclaimed, "That's it! I swear to God!" showing his goosebumps. Haha said, "I felt that way from the first time I saw you. You have a vibe like Han Young-ae, but you've surpassed her," showing his infatuation with Jeong Ji-seon.
As the recording continued, Jeong Ji-seon managed to deliver all the lyrics under Haha's direction and even participated in writing the lyrics. He recorded, "In winter, Dongpa-yuk, in summer, Hongpa-yuk, since I'm Jeong Ji-seon, eat what I give you," and later, the song 'MC Dongpa-yuk' featuring Jeong Ji-seon's voice was released.
After finishing the recording, Jeong Ji-seon prepared a nourishing meal for Haha, who is going through menopause. After tasting octopus steak and boiling crab cooked with lobster, Haha exclaimed, "No story needed! It's perfect!"
The next boss to appear was Song Jeong-hoon, who captured the American palate with cup rice. He visited the home of Robert, who holds the franchise rights for over 70 Five Guys burger locations in Canada.
Song Jeong-hoon said, "In Korea, there's a culture where you shouldn't visit someone empty-handed," and took out the gifts he had prepared.
Inside were acupressure slippers, lifting masks, hula hoops, and a health set. Robert expressed his gratitude, saying, "This is the first time I've ever received such gifts."
Afterward, Song Jeong-hoon cooked seasoned chicken for Robert. Robert, who had been silent, said, "This is the best chicken of my life. It's really the best. If you sell this in Canada, it will sell really well," praising it highly. Song Jeong-hoon said, "I really want to cook real food. It's kimchi tofu pork belly," and hurriedly prepared it.
After tasting the kimchi tofu pork belly, Robert said, "It's tastier than the best Korean restaurant I've been to," devouring Song Jeong-hoon's food. When Robert asked why he started bringing cup rice to Canada, Song Jeong-hoon replied, "I never even thought about it until I met you. Everyone is so good, and for me, trust with my partners is important. You guys are really good partners," revealing that he chose cup rice because of Song Jeong-hoon.
Song Jeong-hoon also announced that he would test the seasoned chicken with citizens before selling it, hinting at a visit to a soccer stadium.
'Sadangui' can be seen every Sunday at 4:45 PM on KBS2.
[Seo Ye-ji, Star Today Guest Reporter]
