Rap artist DinDin's comments on the economic perceptions of celebrities have garnered positive responses.
On the 29th, the episode of 'Workman' released on YouTube depicted Lee Joon transforming into a part-time worker for a low-cost franchise coffee brand. In this episode, Lee Joon worked part-time alongside DinDin, a member of KBS 2TV's variety show '2 Days & 1 Night'.
In a situation where they had to continuously prepare various drinks, including cup bingsoo and coffee, Lee Joon asked the cafe manager what he hoped for. The employee responded, "I wish I could get more money," drawing laughter.
In fact, Lee Joon expressed surprise, saying, "Don't you earn a lot now? Isn't it around 10 million won a month?" The employee seemed so taken aback by the unrealistic question that he couldn't find the words.
This prompted DinDin to react strongly. He said, "This is the problem with celebrities. They have no concept of currency value. They drive supercars and use Jennie's bed, so they lose their grip on reality," causing laughter.
In the video, Lee Joon and DinDin each received 40,120 won for four hours of part-time work. It was barely above the hourly wage of 10,000 won. DinDin remarked to Lee Joon, "Now that I've received this, I realize how reckless your statement about a 10 million won salary was," which brought more laughter.
In reality, Lee Joon's comments seemed to stem from ignorance of realistic wages rather than a lack of understanding. They likely resulted from confusion regarding the salary difference between part-time workers and employees. Nevertheless, public support for DinDin's 'punchy' remarks is soaring.
In a previous preview video, DinDin had also mentioned, "Celebrities haven't experienced work like this," and "This is real life. If I couldn't remember that recipe in one go, I'd get criticized. Just because I'm a celebrity, does that mean I can say, 'You need to add the condensed milk again'? That's ridiculous," which resonated with the audience.
As content showcasing numerous top stars' lives through social media, YouTube, and observational entertainment becomes commonplace, discussions continue to arise regarding content that is increasingly disconnected from the everyday lives of the general public. At the same time, criticism of 'celebrity extravagance' from viewers has been consistently raised, particularly in travel entertainment. In this context, DinDin's comments, which accurately grasp the realities, are resonating with audiences.
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