"I hid it from my family…" Trainer Yang Chi-seung of actor Kim Woo-bin ultimately announced the closure of his gym
Yang Chi-seung, who became well-known as the trainer for stars like Kim Woo-bin, Sung Hoon, and Han Hyo-joo, ultimately shared the news of the gym's closure, evoking sympathy.
On the 15th, Yang Chi-seung announced the closure of operations, saying on his social media, "Hello, this is Yang Chi-seung from Body Space. We will cease operations as of July 25." He added, "Refunds for members are in progress, so those who have not been contacted must call the gym to complete refunds and pick up personal items. It may be difficult after the demolition."
In a video released along with the announcement, Yang Chi-seung was seen personally posting the closure notice on the water cooler in the gym. His brief yet composed demeanor further touched the hearts of viewers.
Yang Chi-seung had previously confessed in a broadcast that he was in a difficult situation. He has been involved in a real estate lawsuit due to being a victim of rental fraud, and it was revealed that the actual ownership of the building where the gym was located belonged to the Gangnam District Office, leading to shock. It turned out that the lessor concealed this information and signed a contract with Yang Chi-seung. Ultimately, Yang Chi-seung received an eviction notice from the Gangnam District Office.
To protect the gym, he even took out a mortgage to secure 400 million won for the deposit, but afterward, the number of members drastically decreased, and revenue became unstable. At that time, Yang Chi-seung revealed, "I didn't tell my family. If I'm struggling, that's enough; there's no need for my family to suffer," expressing the heavy responsibility he felt as the head of the family.
However, in the end, the space he had protected had to close its doors. The news of the closure, after enduring for a long time, evokes both support and sympathy. Internet users are expressing their condolences, saying, "I sincerely feel sorry," "It was touching to see him take responsibility for his family until the end," and "I hope he can stand up again."
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