'TV Sarang' Lee Jae-yong "As an announcer, if I had a free agent value..." Laughter

'TV Carries Love' Lee Jae-yong. Photo by Broadcast Screen Capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Park Hee-eun] Broadcaster and former announcer Lee Jae-yong opened up about his income after declaring himself a freelancer.

On the 20th, KBS 1TV's "TV Carries Love" featured Lee Jae-yong searching for a benefactor who helped him during his days as an aspiring announcer.

In the broadcast, Lee Jae-yong began by saying that he expected to be called often after declaring himself a freelancer, but he did not receive any calls. He continued, "My income has increased a bit since becoming a freelancer. But when you consider everything, it's about the same," adding humorously, "If I had received the fees for the programs I did as an announcer at freelancer rates, I would have built a building on Teheran-ro," making everyone burst into laughter.

Additionally, on the same day, Lee Jae-yong spoke about his stomach cancer surgery and his parents' dementia diagnoses. Regarding the stomach cancer surgery, he explained that fortunately it was caught early, so he only underwent a gastrectomy. He said, "In 2016, my mother was diagnosed with dementia, and in 2017, my father was diagnosed as well. Currently, my mother and father are living in a senior town. I felt sadder and angrier than when I was diagnosed with stomach cancer," revealing his filial piety.

Meanwhile, Lee Jae-yong joined MBC as a public announcer in 1992 and has been active in various broadcasting activities since declaring himself a freelancer in 2018.

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