Yang Chi-seung, a victim of lease fraud, ultimately shuts down his gym... "The children couldn't even turn on the air conditioner," eliciting a wave of support amid sadness.
Yang Chi-seung, widely known as the trainer of Kim Woo-bin, sadly announced the closure of the gym he was operating, bidding a bittersweet farewell. Previously, his story of suffering from lease fraud and experiencing financial difficulties was reported, making the news of his closure even more heartbreaking.
Yang Chi-seung recently posted on his personal social media, stating, "As of July 25, Body Space will cease operations," and added, "We are processing refunds for members. Please make sure to receive refunds and collect personal items by July 24." A video released alongside it showed Yang Chi-seung placing a closure notice on the gym's internal water cooler, further heavyening the hearts of fans.
Earlier, Yang Chi-seung appeared on Channel A's 'Best Friends Documentary - 4-Person Table' and revealed his difficult feelings following the lease fraud incident. At that time, he expressed, "I'm okay suffering, but I didn't want to make my family suffer as well, so I couldn't say anything," as he shed tears.
Many were saddened by the story that his children, upon learning of the situation through the broadcast, endured a hot summer without turning on the air conditioner. Yang Chi-seung's words, "My son and daughter were toughing it out without turning on the air conditioner in the summer. That hurt the most," resonated deeply with viewers.
Yang Chi-seung had moved to a gym in a certain location in Gangnam, Seoul, and signed a rental contract through the building owner's introduction, but the actual landlord was the Gangnam District Office, and he received an eviction notice three years after signing the lease. Unbeknownst to this, Yang Chi-seung had taken out a loan against his residence to secure the gym's lease deposit of 400 million won. The incident has been classified as 'lease fraud' and has caused social outrage.
Afterward, he mentioned, "At first, I was afraid of going in and out of the lawyer's office, but as I continued, I became accustomed to it," displaying a bittersweet yet positive demeanor, but ultimately faced the result of closure.
Upon hearing the news, netizens poured out messages of support, saying things like, "He's a righteous and responsible person, and it breaks my heart," "Hearing about the children brought me to tears… I support you, director," and "I believe you will rise again."
Meanwhile, best friend Choi Kang-hee provided heartfelt comfort on the broadcast, stating, "The director was someone who provided strength to me. I always wanted to be there for him." Yang Chi-seung was a father and trainer who tried not to lose his smile even in difficult situations. Now, it's time to give him strength again.
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