Kim Won-hyo, from a waiter earning 500,000 won to a 'Figure Artist'... His days as a tout throwing business cards

Comedian Kim Won-hyo displayed his wit by revealing his struggles during his past days as a waiter and the survival skills he built up as a 'tout' (solicitor).

On the MBC 'Radio Star' broadcast on the 7th, comedian Kim Won-hyo appeared and candidly shared his unique history before his debut as a comedian and his relationships with his colleagues.

From a waiter earning 500,000 won to a 'scout offer'... Survival skills of a former tout

Kim Won-hyo revealed his diligence and resourcefulness through stories of his time working as a waiter. He stated that to overcome the low treatment at the time, where his monthly salary was around 500,000 won, he began soliciting customers himself. In the video, Kim Won-hyo explained, "If I brought in a group of customers, I could receive 20,000 won per team," and explained that as a result of his hard work, he became famous in the industry, attracting about 10 teams a day.

This activity led to a job offer. Kim Won-hyo shared, "I received a scout offer from another establishment offering a salary of 2.5 million won plus 20% of the alcohol sales," noting that depending on his activity level at the time, he could earn between 4 to 5 million won a month. He compared his experience at the time to the nickname 'Figure Artist,' saying he mastered the skill of 'cutting' instead of 'peeling' fruit to provide service to customers quickly. He emphasized his fruit preparation skills, saying, "Even the time to peel was a waste, so I mastered the skill of cutting quickly like diced radish." He then reenacted his skilled sense from the past by demonstrating his business card throwing technique.

"Zo In-sung's phone case was..." An unexpected connection with actor Zo In-sung of the same age

Kim Won-hyo also mentioned an unexpected connection with actor Zo In-sung. He revealed that after learning he was the same age as Zo In-sung, he wanted to become close and invited him to his house, and Zo In-sung actually visited his home. Mentioning Zo In-sung's friendly side, Kim Won-hyo shared an anecdote that "Zo In-sung's phone case was as old as a tuner."

Furthermore, an episode followed where Kim Won-hyo's wife gifted a phone case to Zo In-sung. Kim Won-hyo said, "After my wife saw Zo In-sung's case, she asked if she could have it and handed him a new case."

Relationship with comedian colleagues, pride in the 'Golden Class'

He also expressed his honest feelings regarding his career as a comedian and his relationships with his colleagues. Kim Won-hyo mentioned that his current class is active enough to be called the 'Golden Class,' and said that rather than being jealous when his colleagues appear on broadcasts, he sincerely cheers for them as if watching a soccer match.

He expressed his camaraderie, saying, "In the past, I felt great envy when my colleagues appeared on main programs, but now, seeing my colleagues doing well, I cheer for them like a Red Devil." He then shared episodes regarding the strict rules and atmosphere of the field he experienced in his relationship with seniors during his comedian days. He mentioned cases where seniors told them not to wear hats or restricted wearing hoodies, explaining that this was to follow rules and focus more on comedy to prevent any issues.

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