Ttukttak: "Pengsoo, Pororo and juniors avoid me... I feel like I've lived my life wrong and feel depressed"

Photo by KBS Joy, screenshot from the broadcast of 'Ask Me Anything'

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Seul-gi] 'Ttukttak-i,' an actor from the EBS children's program 'Moyeora Dingdongdaeng Kindergarten,' expressed feelings of disappointment toward the popular creator 'Pengsoo.'

On the 16th, KBS Joy's 'Ask Me Anything' featured Ttukttak-i, his father Mr. Kim Jong-seok, sharing their concerns with Lee Soo-geun and Seo Jang-hoon.

During the broadcast, Ttukttak-i confessed, "I have many juniors, but it seems like they are avoiding me." He said, "Even when I call, they never pick up. I wanted to ask, 'What are you doing this weekend?', 'Want to go hiking?', 'How about a company dinner today?'" He added, "I have juniors I really care about, and I try to give them advice and get close, but some have even declared cutting ties. They just said they want to keep their distance from me."

When Lee Soo-geun asked which juniors mainly avoid him, Ttukttak-i replied, "Can I say names? There's a close friend whose name starts with P... but it's not just Peng... P alone, but also Ppung..."

Ttukttak-i lamented, "Having been in broadcasting for 26 years, relationships with juniors at the broadcasting station are very important compared to friends outside. But since my relationship with juniors has become distant, I feel like my life is ruined and I’m very depressed," evoking sympathy.

Seo Jang-hoon asked, "Do you know why (the juniors avoid you)? Have you ever not paid your share?" Ttukttak-i answered, "We split the bill evenly." Seo Jang-hoon said, "You’re a senior with 26 years of experience, so you should pay. That’s why they avoid you."

Ttukttak-i explained, "When I was doing well, I used to buy for them, but now Pengsoo and Pororo are more popular. I used to be on weekday and weekend programs and was very busy. In 26 years, I’ve never been taken off the schedule."

Seo Jang-hoon advised, "Still, I understand the juniors. You talk too much. Close your mouth and open your wallet. Also, change your image, and if you have time, get orthodontic treatment."

Ttukttak-i first appeared in 1994 on the EBS children's program 'Moyeora Dingdongdaeng Kindergarten.' Recently, he launched a YouTube channel called 'Ttukttak TV,' gathering fans who remember the 'Moyeora Dingdongdaeng Kindergarten' days.

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