Kim Young-kwang handed out YouTube business cards even while negotiating a settlement for a traffic accident

Former national football goalkeeper Kim Young-kwang has officially declared his entry into the world of entertainment. Appearing on the MBC 'Radio Star' 'Dry Your Tears Now' special, which airs at 10:30 PM on the 22nd, Kim Young-kwang will reveal his recent status as a rising blue chip in the entertainment industry following his retirement, along with unimaginable promotional stories he undertook to gain subscribers.

This special features Shin So-yul, Lee Seung-woo, and Jung Seung-hwan as guests alongside Kim Young-kwang. Appearing in the studio with a promotional fan made for him by fans, Kim Young-kwang expressed his solemn determination, saying, "I am ready to die," and asking to be called for broadcasts anytime.

The adrenaline felt from receiving appearance fees and promotion that didn't stop even at an accident scene

Kim Young-kwang, who retired from active duty after the 2023 season, originally had no intention of pursuing broadcasting activities. A turning point came when he happened to appear on a YouTube channel and had an enjoyable conversation. He confessed that the moment he checked his bank account the day after his appearance and saw the appearance fee, he felt a rush of adrenaline, realizing, "This is my path."

His obsession with gaining subscribers even continued at the scene of a traffic accident. Even in the tense situation of negotiating a settlement with the other driver after an accident, Kim Young-kwang pulled out a YouTube business card from his pocket. He handed the card not only to the other driver but also to the family members in the car, requesting they subscribe. This moment reveals his extraordinary promotional spirit to protect his 100,000 subscribers.

He currently operates the YouTube channel 'I am Kim Young-kwang,' and his subscriber count has surpassed 140,000. Recently, he has been making a name for himself by appearing in various entertainment programs such as 'Game of Blood 3', 'Shooting Star', 'Balluntier', 'Shooting Stars', and 'Yes Man'.

His looks that received scout offers from the underworld and the reality of his goalkeeper occupational hazard

Episodes from his school days caused by his intense impression will also be revealed. Having possessed a complete impressionist visual since middle school, he confessed to a past where he received simultaneous scout offers not only from the football world but also from the 'underworld'. However, contrary to his rough appearance, he was a 'righteous man of Suncheon' who could not pass by those bullying weaker friends. Comments filled with heartwarming stories left by actual classmates were presented as evidence.

The 'goalkeeper occupational hazard' ingrained in him during his active years is also a hot topic. He said he has a habit of snatching a spoon dropped by a person next to him in a restaurant before it hits the floor, or his hands moving first toward everything that enters his field of vision. In particular, he showed strong pride in his dynamic visual acuity, stating, "A national team goalkeeper never closes their eyes even at the moment a ball flies toward their face."

He boasted that he could keep his eyes wide open even in seawater. Consequently, while participating in an 'eye-not-closing challenge' with the MCs on-site, he even turned the recording studio into a sea of water.

"This is my path"... Solemn determination toward entertainment

Kim Young-kwang recalled the moment he checked the appearance fee deposited the day after his accidental appearance on a YouTube channel after retirement. Conveying the thrill of that time, he confessed that he was certain, "This is my path."

He also revealed his passion for entertainment without reservation. Bringing the fan made by fans, he expressed his solemn determination, saying, "I am ready to die," asking to be called for broadcasts anytime.

Statements mixed with pride befitting a former national team goalkeeper followed. He emphasized, "A national team goalkeeper never closes their eyes even at the moment a ball flies toward their face."