Fitness trainer Yang Chi-seung, familiar to the public through shows like "The Boss's Ears Are Donkey Ears" and "Living Alone," is causing regret with the news of his gym's closure.
In March 2021, he proudly stated on KBS 2TV's "The Boss's Ears Are Donkey Ears" that he temporarily closed his gym to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and sold tteokbokki, reopening the gym after 42 days. At that time, he put even more effort into promoting the gym, visiting the filming site of the KBS drama "Dear.M" to ignite his promotional passion.
Yang Chi-seung even actively appealed for his gym while meeting NCT's Jaehyun, the protagonist of "Dear.M." He operated a coffee truck on-site, adding sincerity to the drama, and received the honor of a cameo appearance as a sports deity. However, "Dear.M" faced scheduling issues and barely aired on KBS JOY in March.
Recently, Yang Chi-seung suffered significant losses due to a jeonse fraud, leading to the closure of his gym as of the 25th. He expressed his frustration over being deceived, stating that he was told the building was safe as it belonged to the Gangnam District Office at the time of signing the contract, but four years later, an eviction order was issued.
Through various broadcasts, Yang stated, "I suffered at least 1 billion won in damages, including 500 million won in jeonse deposit and facility costs," and he became emotional but is taking full responsibility for the member refund process. He has already processed 20 million won in refunds.
Operating a gym on a scale of 500 pyeong, he transformed into a health guardian but faced misfortune. Nevertheless, he is receiving support as he prepares for a fresh start after the gym's closure.
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