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Comedian Kim In-seok reveals unpaid debt and past confrontation

Comedian Kim In-seok shared personal grievances regarding financial loss and physical confrontation during an appearance on the YouTube channel ‘Namumiki Heungsinso’.

Kim revealed that a famous chef borrowed approximately 3 million won from him but failed to repay the debt for ten years. He suggested the unpaid loan might be linked to gambling, noting that the requests for money often came via sudden late-night phone calls. Kim mentioned that when they later met on a television program, the chef attempted to persuade him not to mention the debt to avoid professional repercussions.

Additionally, Kim disclosed an incident where he was confronted by a junior colleague who was older than him. He explained that after he avoided returning a 90-degree bow from the individual to avoid discomfort, the junior colleague confronted him in an alley, accusing him of ignoring them. Kim described the experience as deeply humiliating and noted that the individual had a reputation for being difficult to manage within the industry.

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Kim In-seok · Mickey Kwang-su · Yoon Sung-ho