Self-Employed Junha Jung Sighs: "Why Are There So Many Scammers These Days?"

Appearing on Song Gain's YouTube Channel,
Junha Jung Shares the Struggles of Self-Employed Business Owners

"There are just too many scammers around when it comes to running a business. I don't know why there are so many these days."

Junha Jung, a broadcaster with 28 years of experience in the restaurant industry, shared the hardships of being self-employed. On September 29, Junha Jung appeared as his alter ego, 'Aunt Jung Jun-nyeon,' on Song Gain's YouTube channel. When asked, "Which is harder, broadcasting or running a business?" he responded with this remark.

Junha Jung. Screenshot from YouTube channel 'Song Gain'

When the producer asked, "Have you had any close calls with scams recently?" Junha Jung replied, "Every day. Every moment," with a bitter smile.

Song Gain then asked, "How did you manage during COVID-19?" Junha Jung vented his frustration, saying, "I lost all my money, so why bring up COVID?" When Song Gain joked, "That's why you should have just stuck to broadcasting instead of running a business," Junha Jung protested, "If I didn't run the business, how would I pay 20 million won in monthly rent? Who could have predicted COVID would happen?"

Song Gain tried to comfort him, saying, "Still, since Junasu San is doing well, you'll be able to recover everything you lost." Junha Jung currently operates the sashimi restaurant 'Junasu San' near Sinnonhyeon Station.

Self-employed Jung Junha's confession. Screenshot from YouTube channel 'Song Gain'

Previously, Junha Jung said he suffered losses of around 1 billion won during the COVID-19 period. On a variety show, he stated, "COVID-19 had a big impact. Everyone was struggling, so I couldn't really complain," and added, "I had to close two stores, but I'm working hard with the other two."

At the time, he cited 'dine-and-dash customers' as one of the difficulties of running a restaurant. Junha Jung said, "Recently, there was a customer who came alone, ate, and then ran off leaving only their coat behind." He explained that he tracked the customer using CCTV footage and taxi records and reported them to the police. After reporting the incident, Junha Jung said, "There were actually two people, and they claimed they each thought the other had paid. Just an excuse," he lamented.

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