SM Audition Rejection, Jung Yong-jin Finds Comfort in "The Harmony of Agujjim and Fresh Samgyeop"

Jung Yong-jin, Vice Chairman of Shinsegae Group, is reported to have visited the SM Entertainment headquarters.

Vice Chairman Jung (right) and EXO's Suho / Jung Yong-jin, Vice Chairman of Shinsegae Group, posted a photo of Agujjim [Image source=Vice Chairman Jung Yong-jin's SNS]

On the 10th, Vice Chairman Jung posted on his Instagram account a photo of his visit to the SM Entertainment building in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, along with the caption, "Hyung came to watch the SM audition. Please cheer for me." 'Hyung' is known as a friendly term Vice Chairman Jung uses to address his followers.

Later, he posted another update saying, "I failed the SM audition," and added, "On my way out after failing the audition, I was comforted by Key (SHINee) and Suho (EXO), and I am consoling myself by eating fresh pork belly and spicy braised monkfish nearby." After finishing the meal, he even personally recommended the braised monkfish restaurant. He shared a signed note that read, "The harmony of braised monkfish and fresh pork belly is simply marvelous," and urged, "Guys, you should try this place. Highly recommended."

Vice Chairman Jeong Yong-jin of Shinsegae Group left a note at an Agujjim restaurant [Image source=Vice Chairman Jeong Yong-jin's SNS]

Vice Chairman Jung also posted a commemorative photo taken with Key and Suho, to which Suho directly replied, "Beautiful challenge, passion, and braised monkfish?I always support you."

Vice Chairman Jung visiting the SM Entertainment headquarters [Image source=Instagram]

Vice Chairman Jung is known for actively engaging on social media while referring to himself as 'Hyung.' His unique approach as a business figure has attracted much interest from netizens. As of the 12th, his Instagram account has over 830,000 followers.

On the 5th, he also sparked attention by posting a recommendation for KFC, a competitor of his own 'No Brand Burger.' At that time, Vice Chairman Jung said, "My junior is the CEO here, and since this friend came, a lot has changed. You guys should try it too."

The 'junior' he mentioned is Shin Ho-sang, CEO of KFC Korea. Shin personally commented on the post, saying, "Hyung! Thank you sincerely. We will definitely make KFC tastier and cooler."

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