Kim Byung-hyun, who had declared closure of his business, starts a new business without telling his wife.

On the KBS2 entertainment show ‘The Boss‘s Ears Are Donkey Ears’ (directed by Ahn Sang-eun, hereinafter referred to as ‘Donkey Ears’) that aired on the 2nd (Sunday), various stories of bosses unfolded.

First, Boss Soon-sil smiled happily as she received New Year’s greetings from her hometown juniors. Lee Soon-sil gave 500 won and 1 dollar as New Year‘s money to the juniors’ dance parade to receive New Year‘s money. Na Min-hee made everyone laugh by saying, “In North Korea, 1 dollar is the best, but in South Korea, the Shin Saimdang 50,000 won note is the best. Lee Soon-sil then showed her thrifty side by taking a mini washing machine, dishwasher, dryer, etc. that were in the recycling bin of her apartment, and stopped by the security office to share food and good words.

Lee Soon-sil then took her juniors to a photo studio. They were going to take commemorative photos, following the North Korean custom of having the whole family go to a photo studio together on New Year’s Day. Everyone burst into laughter at Lee Soon-sil‘s confident request for Photoshop, and they entered the studio after getting all dolled up. Compared to the awkward beginning, their expressions and poses had softened, making everyone happy. Lee Soon-sil magically made her eyes bigger and her face smaller, creating a sea of laughter in the studio and starting the new year off cheerfully.

Boss Kim Byung-hyun, a “professional entrepreneur,” announced a new beginning. Kim Byung-hyun, who went on a market survey with Jung Ho-young to open a new burger restaurant, visited a food court that was busy preparing for business from early in the morning. Jung Ho-young analyzed the pros and cons of food courts, pointing out that many of them are priced under 10,000 won and that there is a lot of demand for lunch due to their convenience, and expressed his disapproval of Kim Byung-hyun’s handmade burger set for 12,000 won. Real office workers also prefer noodles, pork cutlet, and pork belly, making Kim Byung-hyun nervous.

Next, Kim Byung-hyun and Jung Ho-young visited a buffet-style restaurant for office workers and were surprised by the best value for money that they could enjoy for 9,900 won. Kim Byung-hyun was moved by the owner‘s words that labor costs were drastically reduced with automatic distribution for customers, that cheap ingredients were used, and that they could make a 35% profit margin just by doing business for 3 hours during lunch 5 days a week, and he said, “We have to reduce labor costs after all. I guess I’ll have to stick to a burger restaurant,” but he also made the cast grab the back of their necks by saying, “My wife doesn‘t know that I’m signing a contract with a new store.”

The third place they visited was a 40-year-old restaurant in Cheongpa-dong, where they were amazed by the visual and taste of the bulgogi rice that was prepared in just 15 seconds after ordering. Kim Byung-hyun, who was impressed by the full course meal that includes free coffee and dessert, declared, “If the new business in Yangjae-dong fails, I will not set foot in the same industry for a year.”

Boss Jung Ji-sun has started recording her son Lee Woo-hyung‘s favorite program, “How’s Defcon Some?” Jung Ji-sun began practicing before the recording with comedians Jo Soo-yeon and Shin Yoon-seung. During the process, Woo-hyung caught everyone‘s attention by proving that he is a true fan of Shin Yoon-seung. When Woo-hyung believed Jo Soo-yeon to be Shin Yoon-seung’s lover, Jo Soo-yeon, who got playful, said, “My aunt and uncle are getting married in May,” surprising Woo-hyung. This false news continued to the studio. Kim Sook and Park Myung-soo became one and started to lie to Kim Byung-hyun by saying, “Hyun-moo is getting married next month too.” Here, when Jeon Hyun-moo confessed that they had been dating for a month, Kim Byung-hyun believed him and said, “Really?” making everyone laugh.

While Jung Ji-sun was preparing to make a bath that she would show off in the corner, Woo Hyung and his friends escaped the recording studio and walked around the KBS hallway. They asked comedian Jo Min-hyun for his autograph and proudly boasted about his mom, saying, “I‘m chef Jung Ji-sun’s son.” Jung Ji-sun said, “I‘m surprised because I never say that before.” However, Woo Hyung approached Jung Ji-sun, who was trembling backstage right before the actual recording, and instead of cheering her on, he said, “Please give me your card. I can buy you a drink,” causing everyone to burst into laughter. Amidst the cheers of the audience, Jisun Jeong successfully completed the bath-making mission on his first concert stage, showing off his side as a world-class star chef.

After filming, at the meal, Woo Hyung answered “Still, Mom” between ‘Eat with Mom often’ and ‘Receive a 100,000 won cultural gift certificate”, touching Jisun Jeong, but also made her burst into laughter by saying, “It’s pitiful for the staff members who get scolded by their moms. It‘s the same as me getting scolded”. As Woo Hyung’s friends testified that he had many girlfriends, Jisun Jeong showed interest, and when Shin Yoon-seung and Jisun Jeong continued to ask about his ideal type, Woo Hyung said, “My mom puts me in a corner” and “She‘s the devil, she’s the devil”, but also said, “I feel really bad for my busy mom. Let‘s cut down on work in the new year and travel a lot together. He conveyed his true feelings of “I love you” and made Jeong Ji-seon smile.

Photo = KBS ‘The President’s Ears Are Donkey Ears’

Reporter Lee Seul-bi, Donga.com misty82@donga.com

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