"Welcome" Paco mentioned the reason he generously gives souvenirs to Koreans and does not take money.
On the afternoon of the 19th, the MBC every1 variety show "Welcome, first time in Korea" (hereinafter Welcome) aired a travelogue of "Paris's landmark" Paco and his friends, who for 16 years under the Eiffel Tower in Paris have interacted with numerous Koreans and dreamed of traveling to Korea.
About why he only deals with Korean tourists, he said, "I like Korea. They are kind. I enjoy meeting Korean people in Paris," showing a bright smile.
He met a Korean family who came to buy a souvenir from Paco, called the son over and said, "Younger sibling, come here, this is a service. I don't take money. It's okay," stubbornly refusing.
When asked why he didn't take money, Paco said, "Korean people give me many gifts. So I give a key ring," he said. The child's parents tried to pay somehow, but Paco insisted on not taking money. The child's mother almost shoved the money in, and seeing this, Kim Joon-hyun and DinDin said, "This is a scene you see in Korea, and to see it in front of the Eiffel Tower is amazing."
About this, Paco said, "Korean people give me something bigger than money. That's love and affection," and added, "There is nothing more important than people. You cannot buy happiness with money. When Koreans shout 'Paco,' I can feel the love. That is really meaningful to me. Knowing someone thinks of me gives such great meaning and makes me love my life more," he confessed.
He continued, "I'm just a merchant, working to help my family. But Koreans all like me," and said, "So if it's what Koreans want, I want to give them everything. If Koreans are happy, I'm happy too. Whether they are people from Korea or foreigners, not everyone can be a good person. Still, I try to be a good person," conveying his sincerity.
Meanwhile, "Welcome, first time in Korea" returned after ending broadcasts in October last year and completing six months of reorganization. Expanding the existing format of traveling at the host's invitation, it was completely revamped into a format where anyone anywhere in the world who genuinely loves and is curious about Korea can come. <
[Photo] Screen capture of "Welcome, first time in Korea"
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