'Stand-up' Jung Beom-gyun "I Decided to Marry After Seeing My Wife's Frugality"

Published 13 May.2020 14:56(KST)

Comedian Jeong Beom-gyun appeared on KBS 2TV's "Stand Up" on the 12th and said he decided to marry because of his wife's frugal nature. Photo by KBS 2TV "Stand Up" broadcast capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Min Jun-young] Comedian Jeong Beom-gyun said he decided to get married after seeing his wife's frugal lifestyle.

On the 12th, Jeong Beom-gyun appeared on KBS 2TV variety show 'Stand Up' and shared his recent life.

That day, Jeong said, "Recently, due to COVID-19, I have been taking care of my child diligently at home for three months," adding, "While taking care of the child, I got to know my wife better."

He continued, "My wife was a stylist for 'Gag Concert' (Gaegukonseoteu). I had a chance to eat with her once, and she said that if she earned 500,000 won a month, she would save 300,000 won and spend 200,000 won on living expenses," explaining, "I thought if she is such a frugal and saving woman, I could entrust everything to her, so I decided to get married."

He then said, "After marriage, I give her 3 million won for living expenses, but she still saves 300,000 won and spends 2.7 million won," which brought laughter.

Jeong also shared a story about his wife wanting to accumulate mileage to travel to Switzerland.

He said, "Once, when I suggested going to Switzerland, she issued a card that accumulates 1 mileage point for every 1,000 won spent," adding, "Then she bought peeled onions."

He continued, "When I asked why she bought expensive peeled onions, she said, 'Oppa, aren't you going to Switzerland?'" and added, "But to accumulate enough mileage for a round-trip ticket to Switzerland, you have to spend 270 million won."

He added, "Our house is worth 250 million won. Still, I love my wife."

Meanwhile, Jeong Beom-gyun debuted as a KBS public comedian in 2007.