Kim Byung-hyun, who said he was aiming for Jongwon Baek, suddenly closed down a hamburger restaurant that was waiting for customers, and lost 200 million won over the past three years

Jan 06, 2025

Kim Byung-hyun, a former baseball player who used to be "seeking the second Jongwon Baek" lost 200 million won over three years and eventually decided to close the business.

Kim Byung-hyun's closing period was revealed for the first time in three years on KBS 2TV 'The boss's ears are donkey ears', which aired on the 5th.

On this day, Kim Byung-hyun met Chef Jung Ho-young. Jung Ho-young asked "What brought you to the health center?" and Kim Byung-hyun asked "But this is... It's hard to say to anyone, but I couldn't say it easily.

Jung Ho-young said "I went to the public health center not too long ago, is it that for you, too?Kim Byung-hyun asked "That's right. That's it,' he affirmed. Jung Ho-young said "Did you fail, too?"I got it right.

"I've been running a hamburger store for three years, and I've worked really hard, but I decided to close it down," Kim Byung-hyun said. I came to the public health center to find out the procedure for closing the business.'

Cheongdam branch, which started ambitious three years ago, was full of Kim Byung-hyun's dreams and affection. Kim Byung-hyun opened it with the support of his colleagues around him and visited the members of 'Donkey Ears' in person. Jeon Hyun-moo drew a picture as a gift for opening a business.

However, customers stopped visiting. Kim Byung-hyun said, `It was time to hang in there and extend the contract, but prices have risen too much these days. It is also difficult to pay for the monthly rent, he said.

In the case of Chef Jeong Ho-young, he said, "I met him because he was older than me in closing the business, so I thought I could get help." Kim Sook added "If this happens, the first-generation chef Song Hoon, the second-generation chef Jung Ho-young, and the third-generation Kim Byung-hyun will be ruined" and Jeon Hyun-moo added "It's a mangrio that 'Donkey Cute' boasts."

Kim Byung-hyun "I'm different from the two mentioned earlier. It's only the end of the business, but it's not ruined." However, the drooping shoulders and moist eyes caused pity.

Jung Ho-young asked "How much was the sales?" and Kim Byung-hyun "It wasn't bad at first." When I sold well, I sold 2 million won a day, but these days it has gone down to less than 1 million won."

Kim Byung-hyun "These days, it's really harder than during COVID-19. I'm a little embarrassed, but I lost about 200 million won in three years." and Jung Ho-young asked "How did you fill the deficit if you lost like that for three years?"

Kim Byung-hyun said "Broadcast and filled it up, and filled it with my own money." Also, in the phrase "'What won't my wife say?'", she says 'something'. Please don't do it again." Chef Jung Ho-young said, "Yeah, I don't forget when I'm still. Why are you forgetting about it because you're working?"

Jeon Hyun-moo asked "But why do you want to run a restaurant business?" and Kim Byung-hyun "My children like hamburgers." I want children to succeed in the field," he said, explaining why he entered the restaurant business.

Jeon Hyun-moo said "As far as I know, Byung-hyun is doing nothing else right now."

Kim Byung-hyun took a heavy step along with Jung Ho-young, a senior who went out of business. On top of that, Kim Byung-hyun has yet to give up his greed, saying, `I'm going to re-open somewhere else.'

In addition, Kim Byung-hyun surprised everyone by proclaiming that `I recently signed a contract for a Yangjae-dong store.' In response, Jeon Hyun-moo said, "I'm going to listen to the whip."," he said, drawing laughter.

shyun@sportschosun.com