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'Chungju Girl' Reveals Co-worker Invited Her to Quit Public Service Together
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'Chungju Girl' Reveals Co-worker Invited Her to Quit Public Service Together

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Choi Ji-ho, known as 'Chungju Girl,' revealed that Kim Sun-tae, the creator behind 'Chungju Man,' had invited her to leave their public service jobs together.
  • Choi Ji-ho stated she declined the offer because quitting her civil servant position was difficult.
  • The revelation came during an episode of the MBC entertainment show 'Omniscient Interfering View,' where Choi Ji-ho shared details of her daily life.

Choi Ji-ho, affectionately known as 'Chungju Girl,' disclosed that Kim Sun-tae, the creative force behind the popular 'Chungju Man' persona, had previously invited her to leave their public service roles together. The revelation shed light on the dynamics behind the popular Chungju City YouTube channel.

Choi Ji-ho explained her reasons for declining the joint departure. She admitted that while Kim Sun-tae proposed they both resign from their positions, she ultimately refused the offer. Her primary reason for turning down the invitation was the difficulty associated with quitting her job as a civil servant.

The disclosure occurred during Choi Ji-ho's appearance on the MBC entertainment program 'Omniscient Interfering View' (Jeon Jjeok Sim Pan Cham). On the show, she offered viewers a glimpse into her daily life and work, sharing personal anecdotes and professional insights. The episode featured Choi Ji-ho discussing her role and experiences, including this significant past proposition from Kim Sun-tae, who is responsible for managing the Chungju City YouTube channel after his own departure.

He suggested we quit together... but it was difficult to quit my job as a civil servant, so I refused.

โ€” Choi Ji-ho ('Chungju Girl')Explaining why she did not join Kim Sun-tae when he left his public service position.
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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.