'Annual Salary of 1.9 Billion Won, 15 Million Followers'... The 'Hip Dog' That Even Made a Civil Servant Dad Quit

Wealthy Large Dog Gains Attention with Sponsorships from Major Corporations
Reaches 15 Million Followers on SNS

In NBA games, the most expensive seats are known to be those closest to the court. Although prices vary depending on the matchup, front-row seats near the court generally boast ultra-high prices, requiring several million won to secure.

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On the 19th (local time), a large dog suddenly took a seat during the game between the LA Lakers and the New York Knicks, attracting attention.

The LA Lakers and New York Knicks are popular teams representing the NBA, and tickets for the front row of the first floor in such games can exceed 10 million won.

On the 22nd (local time), the American newspaper USA Today published an article about this large dog. The dog's name is 'Brody,' a Golden Doodle breed born from a Golden Retriever and a Poodle. Brody, who is 4 years old this year, has 15 million followers on social media.

USA Today introduced, "Brody's income this year is $1.5 million (about 1.9 billion won), making him more valuable than the NBA minimum salary for the 2023-2024 season, which is $1.1 million."

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Brody's owner, Cliff Brush Jr., said, "Last season, I watched Miami Marlins baseball games and Miami Heat NBA games, and I am scheduled to attend North American Ice Hockey League (NHL) Florida Panthers games in the future."

Brush Jr., 33 years old this year, worked as a budget officer in a city in Florida in 2021. When a video of Brody he posted gained popularity, he became a professional creator.

Brush Jr., who earned around $70,000 annually as a budget expert, is now known to make $1.5 million a year. He stated that becoming a creator was "the best decision of my life."

Brush Jr. reportedly earns about $400,000 annually through social media and makes $1.1 million through various brand partnerships.

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Courtside tickets for the game were provided by Bibigo, a sponsor of the LA Lakers' uniforms and part of CJ Group, and after the game, 'Team Brody' went on vacation to Toronto, Canada.

USA Today introduced, "They are staying at the Hilton Hotel in Toronto," adding that "Hilton is also one of their brand partners."

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