Broadcaster Choi Eun-kyung Reveals Earning Only 10 Won During Announcer Days

South Korean broadcaster Choi Eun-kyung has shared a surprising detail from her early career: a salary of just 10 won, a negligible amount equivalent to less than one U.S. cent, during her time as an announcer. This revelation came to light during a recent broadcast on her YouTube channel, 'Choi Eun-kyung's Management Office'.

The anecdote was shared as Choi hosted fellow KBS announcers Yoon Ji-young and Guk Hye-jeong at her residence. While preparing and sharing a meal featuring dishes like 'gusugye' and 'hoemuchim' (seasoned raw fish), the conversation turned to their past experiences.

This glimpse into the past highlights the stark differences in compensation and career progression within the broadcasting industry over time. Choi's sharing of this meager salary underscores the humble beginnings many in the entertainment field may have experienced before achieving wider recognition and financial stability.