"I made 5 billion won selling frying pans," Yeom Kyung-hwan announced his retirement from entertainment… The home shopping emperor's second heyday
Broadcaster Yeom Kyung-hwan surprised everyone by revealing that he is currently recording annual sales of 5 billion won through home shopping.
On the 30th, the YouTube entertainment show 'Zzanbro' aired with the subtitle 'KBS, MBC, SBS all OUT! Yeom Kyung-hwan, who made 5 billion through home shopping, announced his retirement from entertainment,' featuring Yeom Kyung-hwan's candid comments.
That day, Yeom Kyung-hwan expressed his delight, saying, "This is the first time in over 30 years that I've done a broadcast with senior Shin Dong-kyup," and added, "So Ji-sub comes to promote movies, but I came to sell frying pans," making everyone laugh. He mentioned, "I also did three home shopping shows today," and added, "I sold frying pans and olive oil," causing a stir in the studio.
He shared, "There are times when I have over 100 broadcasts in a month. I do 3 to 4 a day," and explained, "Home shopping is live, and even after it ends, I have to prepare everything on my own the next morning. I do everything by myself without a manager or stylist," revealing the struggles of being a 'one-man sales king.'
To Yeom Kyung-hwan, Ji Sang-ryeol said, "I'm so proud of my friend making 5 billion," expressing his admiration, while other cast members clapped, saying, "Now home shopping is his main job, not broadcasting," and "This is on a larger scale than entertainment." Yeom Kyung-hwan shared his hidden difficulties, saying, "It's been years since I've gathered with more than four people."
During the drinking session that day, jokes were exchanged such as, "Yeom Kyung-hwan should buy the most expensive drink," and "5 billion in sales is enough," to which Yeom Kyung-hwan smiled and said, "Total sales of 5 billion, I'm proud."
Meanwhile, Yeom Kyung-hwan is living a second life that is busier than his entertainment career, standing tall as a legend in the home shopping industry. Despite his official retirement announcement from entertainment, his 'sales ability' remains strong.
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