'Master in the House' Kim Yeon-kyung Mentions Salary: "I Earn More Than What Is Publicly Reported"

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] Volleyball player Kim Yeon-kyung mentioned her salary.

On the variety show 'Master in the House' aired on SBS on the 31st of last month, Kim Yeon-kyung appeared as a master and held a volleyball class.

On that day, the production team introduced Kim Yeon-kyung as "the player with the highest salary among all male and female players worldwide in ball-related sports."

Lee Seung-gi said to Kim Yeon-kyung, "I heard you received the highest salary among all male and female volleyball players worldwide. Isn't salary a cold, hard fact?"

Then Shin Sung-rok asked, "Exactly how much is your salary?"

In response, Kim Yeon-kyung said, "(I cannot disclose the exact salary) because of the contract. I can't open it, but it is higher than what has been reported in the media," adding, "There are guesses, but I receive a little more than that."

She hinted, "Because they deduct taxes before paying, right? What is reported in the media is after tax," and added, "I receive a little more than what is reported, but that is after tax."

Regarding receiving the MVP award despite finishing in 4th place, she explained, "I scored a total of 207 points, which was 40 points more than the 2nd place. That difference is equivalent to playing two more games."

About the secret to her success, she expressed confidence, saying, "The secret is nothing but showing it through skill. You get it because you perform well."

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