K-Pop fans and variety show enthusiasts are buzzing after fellow broadcasters Sun Kim and Eom Ji In hilariously exposed veteran host Jun Hyun Moo’s famously frugal ways on a recent episode of ‘Boss in the Mirror’. The revelations have not only drawn attention but also sparked widespread laughter across the internet.
Jun Hyun Moo’s Frugal Habits Go Viral
On the August 16 episode of KBS 2TV’s ‘Boss in the Mirror,’ viewers got a hilarious peek into announcer Eom Ji In’s “boss life,” featuring fellow broadcast personalities Sun Kim, Kim Jin Woong, and Lee Sang Chul. During a memorable trip to Jeonju, Sun Kim, who works closely with Jun Hyun Moo on the popular show ‘Talk Pawon 25 O’Clock,’ dropped a bombshell that had everyone in stitches. “I’ve never seen Jun Hyun Moo pay for a group dinner while we’ve been working on the show,” he revealed, much to the amusement of the cast.
Sun Kim further elaborated on the situation, explaining, “Instead, the youngest, Lee Chan Won, pays for the group dinner.” The confession prompted panelist Yang Joon Hyuk to playfully jeer, “You do several programs for work, so pay for a meal sometime!” Jun Hyun Moo, visibly flustered, nervously responded, “Lee Chan Won has a lot of money. He’s richer than me.”
Adding fuel to the fire, Eom Ji In, who previously worked alongside Jun Hyun Moo at KBS, corroborated the claims, stating, “Jun Hyun Moo was also famous for being stingy when he was at KBS. He didn’t spend a single penny on his juniors and only saved and accumulated money.” Confronted with the undeniable evidence, Jun Hyun Moo candidly admitted, “It’s true that I used to have a habit of saving.” He then confessed, “When I went overseas for filming, my favorite part was shopping at duty-free stores. I used the money I’d saved to buy cosmetics I’d been waiting to purchase. I mainly bought cosmetics for my mother and my girlfriend at the time,” a revelation that once again elicited big laughs from everyone present.
The ‘Moo Line’ and a Hilarious Succession Plan
Amidst the playful teasing, Sun Kim also highlighted his unique connection with Jun Hyun Moo. “I’m the hidden key figure in the ‘Moo Line’,” he proudly declared. He humorously added, “Jun Hyun Moo’s family home is in our apartment complex. Every time I get into the elevator, I can feel his energy.” When Kim Jin Woong and Lee Sang Chul jokingly suggested making a pilgrimage to the apartment complex, Sun Kim quipped, “Jun Hyun Moo will eventually retire, won’t he? I’m sure the next Jun Hyun Moo is somewhere in this room,” playfully suggesting that the veteran host’s unique “energy” could be passed on to his talented juniors in the industry.
From Stingy Habits to a Staggering Estate
It seems Jun Hyun Moo’s saving habits have certainly paid off. In related news that further highlights his success, media outlets previously reported that the luxurious apartment where Jun Hyun Moo currently resides, located in Samseong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, made headlines after a transaction was reportedly completed for a staggering 6.1 billion KRW last August. This revelation provides a humorous context to his famously frugal image, proving that while he might be careful with his pennies, he’s certainly accumulated a fortune.
