'Hurricane Radio' Youngtak "When Unknown, Delivered Rice in a Building Without an Elevator"

Youngtak / Photo by TBS FM 'Choi Il-gu's Hurricane Radio' Instagram

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Park Hee-eun] Trot singer Yeongtak recalled his days as an unknown artist.

Yeongtak appeared as a guest on TBS FM's 'Choi Il-gu's Hurricane Radio' broadcast on the 19th.

On the show, he responded to a listener's story about struggling with early morning shifts, saying, "I also had to start work early when I was doing delivery work," and explained, "I had to leave around 5 a.m."

Yeongtak continued, "I came up to Seoul to become a singer but had no living expenses, so I did various jobs," adding, "One of them was delivery work."

He especially confessed, "It was very tough delivering rice to the fifth floor of a building without an elevator."

Additionally, he sent a message of support to delivery workers who have seen an increase in workload due to social distancing measures amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

He said, "Thanks to the delivery workers, we can comfortably receive our goods. Stay strong and please take care of your health," creating a warm atmosphere.

Meanwhile, since rising to the top ranks on TV Chosun's 'Tomorrow's Mr. Trot,' Yeongtak has been actively promoting himself as a trot singer, appearing on public broadcast music shows.

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