"Why should I be worse than Jeon Hyun-moo?"... Kim Sun-geun's 'bitter' reality after leaving KBS ('Zzanhan Hyung')
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Former KBS announcer Kim Sun-geun candidly discussed his "arrogant" mindset and the harsh realities he faced after leaving the broadcasting station.
- He shared his thoughts during an appearance on the YouTube channel 'Zzanhan Hyung Shin Dong-yup'.
- The episode featured former KBS announcers Kim Byung-chan, Lim Sung-min, Kim Hyun-wook, and Kim Sun-geun.
Former KBS announcer Kim Sun-geun has openly shared his feelings about his transition to freelance work after leaving the broadcasting company. During a recent appearance on the YouTube channel 'Zzanhan Hyung Shin Dong-yup,' Kim described his mindset at the time as "arrogant" and reflected on the stark contrast between his expectations and the reality he encountered.
Kim Sun-geun was part of an episode titled 'Kim Byung-chan, Lim Sung-min, Kim Hyun-wook, Kim Sun-geun [Zzanhan Hyung EP.150] KBS Announcers Who Left Home Gathered.' The program brought together several former KBS announcers to discuss their careers and experiences.
He detailed the "bitter" reality he faced after deciding to pursue a freelance career, implying that his initial confidence was not matched by the opportunities or reception he received outside of KBS. The discussion highlighted the challenges faced by broadcasters transitioning to independent work.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.