A former idol group member confessed that he is now in 180 million KRW debt due to stock and crypto investments as he made a guest appearance on the 339th episode of KBS Joy 'Ask Us Anything' on November 3.
The guest, once was the sub-vocalist of the group MASC, is now deep in debt after living in isolation and failing at investing. He shared that while preparing for their next album after their debut, he was verbally abused and physically assaulted by his own teammate over a misunderstanding that was caused by an umbrella.
He recalled the incident that led to his departure from the group, saying, "WhenI tried to talk to him to clear things up, he smashed the umbrella against the wall and hit my head and face."
Since then he lived in isolation, staying only at home for 1-2 years after the incident. During the electric vehicle stock boom, he initially invested his remaining 5 million KRW and doubled his money. However, he then took out loans at his parents' request and invested more, suffering loss after loss. Finally, he tried to invest his remaining money in trading crypto futures, but failed again. He revealed that his total losses and debt amount to 180 million KRW.
He explained that he currently earns money through Youtube live streaming, saying, "I pay back 4.65 million KRW every month, but I can still spend about 500,000 KRW on myself thanks to the few loyal viewers who donate."
He also honestly expressed his lingering attachment and strong desire to return to the stage. However, the hosts gave him practical advice. Seo Janghoon advised, "You're 27 now. Since you only have debt, you should cut down your streaming time and get a part-time job to change your habits." He suggested jobs that involve interacting with people, like working at a cafe or a clothing store.
Lee Soogeun added, "I think you only deserve to miss the stage if you're fully prepared to give the best performance whenever you get the chance. Don't just say you 'want to do something' when you have nothing. You need to work on your self-improvement."
The guest sang a song during the broadcast. While Seo Janghoon praised his vocal and skill, he advised that given his age and current situation, he cannot just wait for an opportunity. Seo Janghoon concluded by encouraging him, "As long as you don’t lose hope, you’ll succeed. I truly believe that"
[+149][-4] I bet he's an idol even we don't know about, even if we see his faceㅋㅋㅋ
[+101][-6] He blames everyone but himselfㅋ
[+13][-0] Everything’s fine, but how is telling him to work at a cafe good advice? His debt interest is 4.65 million KRW a month, how is working part-time at a cafe going to fix that? In fact, he should do more streaming to pay off the principal debt. Am I the only one who doesn’t get this?
[+12][-10] I think I know why he got hit…
[+11][-0] Get a job instead of chasing impossible dreams. You are still young, so why are you only thinking about making a quick fortune?
