Shim Kwon-ho "Receiving pension since age 23... Over 1 billion won received so far"

Published 14 Aug.2020 15:08(KST)

On the 13th, the E Channel entertainment program 'Jjin Eoreun Meeting: Love Redevelopment' featured former national wrestling representative and broadcaster Shim Kwon-ho. Photo by E Channel 'Jjin Eoreun Meeting: Love Redevelopment' broadcast capture

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Min Jun-young] Former national wrestling representative Shim Kwon-ho revealed the total amount of pension he has received so far.

On the 13th, the E Channel entertainment program 'Real Adult Meeting: Love Redevelopment' featured Shim Kwon-ho, who achieved the Grand Slam in two wrestling weight classes, as he embarked on a search for love.

In the broadcast, Shim Kwon-ho said about the pension amount he has received, "Before the cap system was introduced, I received over 3 million won per month in pension. I have been receiving pension since I was a student. The total pension I have received so far exceeds 1 billion won."

Upon hearing this, director Shin Jin-sik said, "Shim Kwon-ho received more pension than his monthly salary at the time. On top of that, he recently worked as a construction manager," adding, "His annual salary was considerable. Everything was good except he had no women," which brought laughter.

Shim Kwon-ho also said, "I haven't met a woman for 20 years," and added, "It couldn't be helped. I haven't met a woman since 2000. There was someone I almost got close to in 2000, but I focused on wrestling to prepare for the Olympics."

He continued, "The first time I went to a pub and talked with a woman was when I was 23. Now, I will focus the concentration I had during training in that direction."

Later, Shim Kwon-ho requested a private date with a female cast member whom he found attractive at first sight.

The female cast member complimented Shim Kwon-ho, saying, "You are sincere and genuine," to which Shim Kwon-ho replied, "I can do housework well. I did well while training."