Youngtak "Losing People Is the Scariest Thing"

TV Chosun 'News 9' Youngtak / Photo by Broadcast Screen Capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Park Hee-eun] Youngtak shared his views on money and human relationships.

On the 29th, TBS FM's 'Choi Il-gu's Hurricane Radio' featured regular guests trot singer Youngtak and broadcaster Park Seul-gi.

During the broadcast, a listener's story about not being repaid by a friend was revealed. The listener said, "I lent money to a friend, but I haven't been repaid for over a year. I'm timid by nature, so I can't ask for it back," and added, "It's disappointing not to get it back. Is forgetting the way to preserve friendship?"

In response, Park Seul-gi shared her experience of lending a large sum of money to an older male acquaintance. She said that even recently, she hasn't been able to say anything to the person who borrowed the money.

Hearing the conversation, Choi Il-gu asked, "How about you, Youngtak?" Youngtak replied, "In my case, I'm not that wealthy. Because I'm poor, rather than lending, I've just given money."

He continued, "I do it with the mindset of giving to friends. If you keep it bottled up inside, losing people is the scariest thing," expressing his belief.

In response to Youngtak's words, Park Seul-gi warned, "Be careful. The bite will come." Youngtak laughed and said, "It probably won't come much from now on. But there are already a few here and there."

Youngtak began his singing career in 2005 by participating in the OST of the movie 'Gajok-ui Yeonggwang' and recently gained much attention by appearing on TV Chosun's 'Mr. Trot.'

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