Seo Jang-hoon and Jang Ye-won pairing made Seo Jang-hoon's Neighbor Millionaire even more dazzling.
On the 17th, EBS' Seo Jang-hoon's Neighbor Millionaire (hereafter "Neighbor Millionaire") opened the regular season. The protagonist of the first episode was the eccentric CEO Kang Woo-hyun, who created the "Nami Island success myth". From a boy with no silver spoon to a top designer and then an environmental activist, his tumultuous life journey immediately drew viewers in. He turned the difficult circumstances of his childhood into a boundless source of imagination, and his firm belief that "I like money but I do not chase it" served as an example to many.
In particular, Jang Ye-won mentioned "breathing with Seo Jang-hoon" as the reason for joining the program. At the press conference, she said, "It's been five years since I became a freelancer and I always said I wanted to do a program with Seo Jang-hoon. There were so few opportunities that I thought, 'Could there be this few chances?' There was no room for hesitation in joining this time."
As a result, the regular first episode of "Neighbor Millionaire" recorded a viewership rating of 1.5% (Nielsen Korea, paid households), and the peak minute rating rose to 1.93%. Viewer reactions were also heated right after the broadcast. Praise poured in such as "The combination of Seo Jang-hoon and Jang Ye-won felt comfortable and fresh," "Jang Ye-won's bright and unflappable hosting stood out," as well as "Kang Woo-hyun's life was more dramatic than a drama," and "His philosophy of pursuing value over money seemed like the real image of a millionaire."
Meanwhile, Kang Woo-hyun is a former top designer who created iconic designs known to every Korean, such as the logo of the "thumbs-up bank" and the mascot of "Gwacheon Land." He later took charge of Nami Island, which was facing bankruptcy, under the shocking condition of a "salary of 100 won," and transformed it into a world-renowned attraction visited by 3.3 million people annually.
He also amazed the world again in Jeju by creating the "30,000-pyeong republic" from his unique imagination and recycled discarded waste. Even in his 70s, his undying passion left Seo Jang-hoon himself unable to hide his respect.
Next week, the episode featuring Park Hyun-soon, "the toilet king who made 100 billion from toilets," will air. EBS' Seo Jang-hoon's Neighbor Millionaire airs every Wednesday at 9:55 p.m.
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