Comedian Shim Hyun-sub Recalls Earning Over $240,000 in a Single Day

South Korean comedian Shim Hyun-sub has shared a remarkable anecdote from his career's zenith, revealing he once earned over 300 million won (approximately $240,000 USD) in a single day. The comedian recounted this during his appearance on the KBS 1TV entertainment program 'Achim Madang' on February 28th.

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I once earned 320 million won in a single day by handling 17 schedules.

Shim Hyun-sub humorously noted that his mother-in-law recently asked if he had nothing, implying a potential unawareness of his past financial success. He then disclosed the staggering sum earned from handling 17 schedules in one day. When questioned about the whereabouts of the money, he quipped, "I'll have to call my mother," eliciting laughter from the audience.

Fellow comedian Lee Yong-sik, who appeared on the show, spoke about Shim Hyun-sub's dedication, stating he witnessed the comedian caring for his family and his mother during her long illness. Shim Hyun-sub himself had previously mentioned in other programs that he spent 12 years nursing his mother, a commitment that led him to forgo both broadcast activities and romantic relationships during that period.

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I'll have to call my mother.

Shim Hyun-sub married Jung Young-lim, whom he met on the TV Chosun program 'Joseon's Lover,' in July of the previous year. Jung is 11 years his junior.

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I saw him caring for his family and his mother during her long illness.