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Cha Tae-hyun gifts gold to '2 Days & 1 Night' members, staff: 'I gave it to you to sell'
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Cha Tae-hyun gifts gold to '2 Days & 1 Night' members, staff: 'I gave it to you to sell'

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Actor Cha Tae-hyun gifted gold bars to '2 Days & 1 Night' members and staff.
  • He gave one gold bar each to approximately 100 people during his time on the show.
  • Cha Tae-hyun jokingly told Kim Jong-min to sell his gold bar, offering to take a 50,000 won cut.

Actor Cha Tae-hyun's generosity has been highlighted through a heartwarming anecdote shared on the SBS program 'My Little Old Boy.' The episode featured comedians Kim Jun-ho, Kim Heechul, and Kim Jong-min exploring the world of gold investment.

I gave one gold bar each to the members and staff when I was on '2 Days & 1 Night.'

โ€” Cha Tae-hyunExplaining the origin of the gold bar Kim Jong-min possessed.

During the show, Kim Jong-min revealed a gold bar he had received as a gift from Cha Tae-hyun. He explained that Cha Tae-hyun had distributed one gold bar, weighing approximately one 'don' (about 3.75 grams), to each of the roughly 100 members and staff during their time on the KBS variety show '2 Days & 1 Night.'

Can't I buy it from you? I'd give you a good price. I want to display it. I'm tempted.

โ€” Gold Shop OwnerExpressing interest in buying the gold bar from Kim Jong-min.

The gold shop owner expressed significant interest in the gifted gold, even offering to buy it from Kim Jong-min and stating he'd like to display it. This prompted Kim Jun-ho to call Cha Tae-hyun, humorously explaining that Kim Jong-min was trying to sell the gold he had gifted them. Cha Tae-hyun responded lightheartedly, suggesting Kim Jong-min should sell it, as he had intended for them to profit from it.

In 2018, Kim Jong-min is trying to sell the gold you gave us one bar at a time like a gangster, and we're having a conflict.

โ€” Kim Jun-hoCalling Cha Tae-hyun to explain the situation with Kim Jong-min.

Cha Tae-hyun further joked, "It's probably worth quite a bit. I gave it to you to sell, so sell it. What's the point of holding onto it?" He then playfully added, "Sell it for 900,000 won and give me 50,000 won," eliciting laughter from the hosts.

It's probably worth quite a bit. I gave it to you to sell, so sell it. What's the point of holding onto it?

โ€” Cha Tae-hyunResponding to Kim Jun-ho's call about selling the gold.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.