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'70s icon Hye Eun-yi's earnings were so vast they were stored in sacks,' says Jeon Young-rok
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'70s icon Hye Eun-yi's earnings were so vast they were stored in sacks,' says Jeon Young-rok

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Singer Hye Eun-yi recalled her peak popularity in the 1970s.
  • Co-guest Jeon Young-rok surprised attendees by stating Hye Eun-yi's earnings were so high they were stored in sacks.
  • The discussion occurred during an episode of MBN's 'Kim Ju-ha's Day & Night,' where both artists shared life stories.

Singer Hye Eun-yi reminisced about her unparalleled success in the 1970s, a period where her fame and earnings reached extraordinary heights. During an appearance on MBN's 'Kim Ju-ha's Day & Night,' her former colleague Jeon Young-rok shared a striking anecdote about the singer's financial success.

Jeon Young-rok recounted that Hye Eun-yi's earnings during her prime were so immense that the money was reportedly stored in sacks. This vivid description left the other guests and the audience in awe, highlighting the sheer scale of her popularity and financial achievements at the time.

The episode featured both Hye Eun-yi and Jeon Young-rok discussing their careers and personal lives, offering viewers a glimpse into the golden era of Korean music and the experiences of its prominent artists. Hye Eun-yi, who began performing at a young age, shared insights into her journey through the entertainment industry.

Money was so abundant that it was stored in sacks.

โ€” Jeon Young-rokDescribing Hye Eun-yi's earnings during her peak in the 1970s on the show 'Kim Ju-ha's Day & Night'.
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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.