But I'm curious, you know while TV stations might have a somewhat conservative vibe wouldn't government offices be even stricter? [Q. Do you divide the TV appearance fee?]
Is the TV appearance fee divided between the City Hall and you? We don't split appearance fees. You get to keep everything? [Heading to wake Chungjuman] [Don't forget your breakfast 2] - Ready to go?
- Yes. [Yawning] [(The famous MC yawns from the beginning)] Is this Chungju? [First venture beyond the capital]
This is our first time leaving the capital area, isn't it? I left at 3 a.m. to come here. [(Always complaining about how early he came)]
It's quite far. He's the person I've been most curious about recently. He is the funniest civil servant in Korea. There's a reason for finding their work fascinating. I even enjoy hearings. [First visit to support a public official]
Chungjuman I've been eager to meet him. Aren't apples and Chungjuman the most famous of Chungju? [Chungju's finest: Apples and Chungjuman]
He's the one who put Chungju on the map. I've been really curious about him. Seeing him so active lately I think he's really motivated. ["I'll take what's mine" A term used by those over 40]
I wonder how much "in my pocket" he did [(Curious about his recent bank balance)]
so I really want to ask about that. Even though everyone talks about money these days I think a person's dreams are most important. Having values beyond money is crucial. Reaching the pinnacle of public service? [(Staying in civil service vs. Entering entertainment)]
If that's the goal, he's probably contemplating it right now. [(Curious about Chungjuman's ultimate goal)]
I'd love to ask what he thinks about that. [Heading to wake up Chungjuman] An old apartment like this is a first for us. I really love this vibe. But why didn't he write this? Look, there's a question mark here. It means write it down here. It's mandatory to write down your monthly city gas usage. It's my first time seeing a civil servant not do this. [(First, let's enter Chungjuman's house)] I'm really vibing with this. Oh my god. This vibe is amazing. [(A family home feel with kids)]
It's adorable, so heartwarming. Where is he? He's not in the bedroom. [(Nobody in the bedroom?)]
No one's there right now. [Over Here] No one's here? Shall we go in right away? Since it's bright. [Chungjuman's room at last] [Let's go in] He's sleeping like that. [(Covered face with a towel)] Let's wake him up. Chungju... Oh my god! What the? Wow... I was startled! I was just about to sing, but I got surprised. [6:30, wake-up complete]
What the? Your hair looks like a pineapple. Hello, nice to meet you. [Chungjuman / Real name: Kim Seon-tae] [Characteristics: Grade 6 Public Official of Chungju City]
You have a unique style of sleeping. Do you usually sleep with your face covered like that? Yes, because I'm sensitive to light. That's why I do this. Like a sleep mask. You use a towel like a sleep mask? You should just get a real sleep mask. [(Looks like a well-used sleep mask)]
He's using that as a sleep mask. Sorry, but public officials' salaries aren't that great these days. [(A Grade 6 Public Official can't afford a sleep mask)] But were you awake? No, I was sleeping - but my kids and wife went out.
- I see. So, I caught on. So, I knew today you would come. I expected you. So, were you awake - and was like "Come and get me."
- Exactly. I deliberately tricked you. [(Failed to wake up because the wife woke up)]
I totally fell for it. Do you usually sleep in this room? It feels like a nursery. This is actually a kids' bed. [(Clearly a single bed)]
Do you usually sleep here? I bought it for the kids but they refuse to sleep here. I see. So, I'm temporarily using it. So, the kids sleep with their mom? Yes, the kids sleep with my wife and I come here to sleep. [(Currently occupying the room alone)]
- I see.
- The bed is too small. So, you're saying it's because of the kids. How long have you and your wife had separate rooms? We didn't do that with our first child but it became too cramped for our second child. So it's been four years. Do you like sleeping in separate rooms? Or was it better to sleep together like before? Isn't it obvious? Of course. By the way, do you have plans for a third child? - No, no.
- Understood. Sorry, but please answer after the question. [(Stubbornly)]
No! [(Plans for a third child are nonexistent)]
Understood. Anyway I live in an apartment that's 40 years old. This one is over 20 years old, right? It's been almost 30 years. - Almost 30 years?
- Yes. I find this cherry-colored molding [(Cherry molding that shows its age)]
so cute, and I really like this vibe. You didn't redecorate, did you? - No, it's as is.
- Just kept it as is, right? We didn't touch it at all. - I heard you were renting.
- Yeah? Do you rent? I live in a self-owned apartment now. It used to be a lump-sum lease. But why are you asking me that? Well... Excuse me, - are you trying to belittle me?
- Me? No way! - My nose is running.
- Hang on, this one is - your sleeping eye mask, isn't it?
- Yes, it's my eye mask. I apologize. [He got completely bewildered by his question] What did you bring today by the way? You've inquired it already, Shake Shack Burger. So, did you really bring Shake Shack? Of course. [He's very satisfied with the burger that he can't have in his area] [Getting ready quickly to have burger] [Quickly preparing to serve the food]
Chungju Man, are you ready? The food is ready now. [Grabbed each other's hands] - Oh, that look very fresh.
- Of course. [How did you restore this all?] [Today's breakfast menu: Shake Shack Burger] Our rule is that I have to give you the first bite. The food is still fresh. Oh, yeah. That looks very fresh. Oh, you look pretty when you eat food. Thank you. [Amazed to have Shake Shack Burger at 7 in the morning] At the porch, I saw the statement for the monthly gas consumption. I believe putting your monthly consumption into the statement, is the obligation of householder. - Or semi-obligatory.
- You're right. But, I've noticed that you have put nothing in it at all. I think I probably did by the text. If you texted them, there shouldn't be question marks on it, but I saw it was filled up with questions mark. [In the investigating mode] You know, there is a thing.
Technically, they should come and check the my monthly gas consumption. But, if they can't, there's another way to do that. So that's how I'm corresponding to it. - So, it's fine with you, then?
- Oh, you're trying to put me in a big trouble, right? [As civil worker, he's extra careful with scandal] How long has it been since you had moved here? It's been more than one year. On the way to come here, I'm quite interested in real-estate,
I checked properties in this neighbourhood, and I found the most expensive apartment here is
like 10 million won per 3.3058 m2. - You're right.
- That's what I saw. I think this is 5 million won per 3.3058 m2, right? [He studied the property price before coming here]
Am I right? I've checked them all already. From 1 million one to 10 million on per 3.3058 m2, that's a tenfold difference. [The current situation in Chungju
where the houses in the next door can be 10 times expensive]
And within a 500-meter, those things are happening here. In fact, that means the land itself doesn't have any value. You don't have to say that harsh. Oh, come on. You're pride of Chungju, aren't you? Because the value of the land itself has no difference. So that's why the building prices can be so varied like that. The newer it is, the more expensive it is. [HIs tip: Moving to a new building, if you move to countryside]
Move to a building built lately. I'm going to work hard and make money, and move to the new building. [He is aspired to move to a new apartment]
I'll go to the neighbourhood where all the Chungju rich men live. So have you bought any newly constructed apartments? [Now his turn to ask a question]
No, not at all. Or building? Well, it was already told on the newspaper that I bought a building. So, it's a bit.. When? I haven't seen it. I owned a building in Chungdam-dong. In Chungdam-don? How big is it? 217.800 m2. - A small one...
- Yes, a small building. Are you underrating my building? [He's underrating the value of his building] I believe you can also afford to buy a property. Why are you renting a house now? I'm not good at investment. [Deeply feel the same for him] - I failed a lot.
- I see. Especially, I got a lot loss from Naver and Kakao. But, back then when the price was low now, I thought it was a good timing, so I tried to invest at the lowest price, but it went further down. [The hell gate opened]
I didn't know there was more room underneath. But, you know I'm currently considering to move to new a new place now. - Since this apartment is too old, there are many things I need to touch.
- True. Even the windows here, the sashes are made of aluminum. Sash? [Living in a house with aluminum windows due to a failed investment]
Since they are made of aluminium,
the room temperature is pretty much the same as outdoor. By the way, - I don't think you haven't shown your wife on the TV, right?
- No, not yet. How did you meet your wife in the first place? We started our career at the same time. [Civil worker couple]
- Oh, you started working at the same time?
- Yes, we did. But, we were a couple in the beginning, we started going out
after we got to know each other. So how did you ask her out for the first time? In fact, she had asked me out first. - Really?
- Seriously. I never go on a date with someone who I like first. [A guy who only has been asked out]
Oh, really? Also, we got married pretty right after we started going out. Yes, it was pretty quick. I think it took less than 6 months to get married. Was there any reason for that? Well, she approached me first. So I was pretty passive. You seem to be regretful, right? No, no. Of course, not. Are you ok? I'm ok, just recalling that time. It was pretty good. [After 6 months date, they married]
I also got married at that time. So how did she find about your success? Well, she didn't react that much. She only wants me to contribute to fostering. [She doesn't seem to be interested in his career's success] I believe she loves to support her husband's success in the society, doesn't she? No, she'd rather want me to wipe out kid's ass. Basically, she just wanted to have a stability and ordinaries in the lift, when she'd decided to marry me. when she'd decided to marry me. I mean, she wanted a ordinary, frugal, and quite life... But after marrying me, and it's like... at home... the... the... like... there are many visitors Doing like that, so. And anyway, the risk is quite big so, about that kind of things my family are worried about that. Aren't your family worried about you in reality? Real family. A little. Oh, my family are like about it. [(A person who admires her husband’s success and good reputation)]
Are they? But, what I'm curious about is what made you first decide to become a civil servant? Actually, I prepared for the bar examination for a long time. About six years? Oh... And then the bar examination was disappeared. So, I decided to become a civil servant... I made up my mind like that and I've prepared for a year and a half and I came in here. But... if you prepared the bar examination I know that examination is so difficult. Why did you prepare to be a grade 9 civil servant instead of a grade 7 civil servant? After completing the bar examination people usually go into a career like a court position or legal department to use what you've studied. But I... never wanted to go like those fields. Especially, like a court position because... who've studied for the examination together a fellow next to the... reading room is a judge... Oh... The organization that I wanted to go... that person works there and I couldn't think it's okay to see that so, I gave up on it and came here. [(Chose to become a civil servant
after the abolition of the bar examination...)]
I didn't even look back at that field,
and just prepared with something completely new. What I want to know is at the cabinet meeting before the current president praised you. How did you feel about that? Oh, I was so surprised. In a way... he's the head of our label... Oh, right. [(A person who got shout-out by the head...)] So, I had a complex. What kind of complex is... It definitely gained popularity... and high views and it's right that Chungju-si became famous anyway, when City Hall sees it it's a minority. It's really a minority when administration sees it. But as he... mentioned it officially. We're now... really recognized. [(Officially recognized public relations field...)]
Our field, this YouTube field,
has also been officially recognized as part of the administration. So, after you came in getting 6 grade is a very quick process, right?
How are you feeling now? It's the fastest speed ever in local positions. How many years does it usually take to get 6 grade? I think it takes about 15 years. And how mane years did you take? I... yeah, right eight years. [(His promotion was seven years faster than average)]
So you’ve advanced seven years. How did your colleagues react when you were promoted like this? The approval rating went down a lot... [(6 grade civil servant who cares about his approval rating...)] Because I thought my approval rating at city hall was usually above 30%. But, now it's... hmm... 15%? 20%? Like that much [(Public sentiment within the company plummeted
after his special promotion...)]
It was plummeted a lot, so actually... I also saw some people protest. Oh... really? Yes. After thy was that I promoted. "Oh, sh*t..." "I should've done YouTube, then" When you could hear that? Yeah, right. To let people hear that. So, YouTube, you know people who didn't try it think it's easy. [(A YouTuber who worked for it for a long time suddenly empathizes...)]
It's a difficult thing. So when I heard that... Hmm... I know his name, yeah? I would call him... as a successor. [Chungju Man's opinion) In-company malicious commenter
is scheduled to be selected as a successor]
If there is a successor to me, you can know that's him. Give it a try. What I'm curious about is broadcasting stations also have a slightly conservative atmosphere but I think it's even worse for civil servants. Phew... it's strict... [(Dissatisfied current civil servant)] Then there is no such thing? Civil servants can't have an additional job. There is. [According to Article 26 of the National Civil Service Act, additional jobs as public officials are strictly restricted]
There is a provision prohibiting additional jobs. But, to be an additional job first of all, there has to be continuity it has to be a for-profit business. Oh, it's okay as long as it's not fixed. Because, actually I don't appear here as my actual job. And also we are collaborating... to promote Chungju City, so. [(It's not considered as an additional job for one-time appearance)]
- Actually, it's not related to an additional job.
- The cause is very good. But anyway what if... you get a profit [Q. Then, how about the distribution of the appearance fee...?]
I'm curious about how you're doing with this city hall
if you receive an appearance fee. We do not share with agencies. I mean the appearance fee. You take it all? Since I received it by legitimate authority it's not shared. [Chungju Man's opinion) He takes 100% of appearance fee alone]
They are very open-minded. Excuse me, but were there any programs you turned down after hearing about the appearance fee? But, really can I be honest? Yes. My standards to refuse is not the appearance fee. [(What is it then?)] Now I also... now I've worked quite a lot... I only appear... on big programs. Woah is our program recognized? Actually... It was barely up to standard. [(Thank you su much...)]
Because, it was around a border. So... when you come here I wanted to ask something. Oh, what is it? What were you thinking when you quit your job? [(It came to me, eventually...)] With what courage? I asked for a lot of advice... Oh, around you... [(A person who thoroughly prepared for resignation)]
I asked for a lot of advice. [(Now listening intently...)]
I asked the PDs and the writers... At that time, you already had regular programs, right? - Broadcasting?
- Yes, but originally, when announcers become freelancers, there was the three-year non-compete clause... It's an unfair law. However, JTBC was the first to get rid of it. Continuing existing programs while landing new ones. [(A person who secured both the company and broadcasting...)]
- It seems like you rode the wave quite well.
– That's right, there were such processes. Have you ever received job offers? from agencies Government ministries or companies... Then what was the best offer you received? About twice my current salary? [(Offer of twice the salary of a grade 6 civil servant...)] Well, something like that can't... Oh, this guy... when we were shooting the opening scene, I thought he would value honor more than money. No. He wouldn't. [(A person not swayed by double salary...)]
He must be calculating now. Technically, we live in a capitalist market, and knowing that people want me, naturally, the desire to receive my objective value rises. On the other hand, because you can also dream of promoting as a highest civil servant. Ah, right. So, I was curious about that. [Maintaining civil service vs. entering the entertainment industry]
What's the priority now? Honestly speaking, I... really want to land smoothly. [(Hey, you too...?)] But I have this character as a civil servant in Chungju. Because I succeeded with that character, I see... leaving Chungju now would damage my original value. But now, I'm slowly appearing on entertainment shows too... And having fellow entertainers... Ah, fellow... You're already thinking like a fellow. [(Sincerity spilled out in the morning haze...)]
- Your heart is here, only your body is in Chungju.
- It's not a fellow, it's now being alongside entertainers, doing broadcasts with these glamorous lights and the ultimate stars... And after the broadcasting... And after the broadcast ends, I walk back to my moldy house... [(Eyes getting moistened suddenly...)] It's kind of... So, I naturally think, "Can I live out there?" It's natural for people to have such thoughts. [Chungju Man's goal) Smooth landing]
Definitely you can make it happen. So, finally, aside from the broadcaster and civil servant Kim Seon-tae, what's the ultimate goal of the person Kim Seon-tae? I'd like to live without worries. Without worries... To do that, I need some money, right? It'd be nice not to worry about money, or work... In conclusion, you want to be a freelancer. You want to a freelancer. But now your body is at Chungju City Hall, but your heart is at the broadcasting station... Please keep in touch. [We'll support Chungju Man's smooth landing]
- You already declared it freely.
- No. [Studio Suze] [Cookie clip available] Oh, but I was really a big fan of you back in the day. Oh, you did a show hosting so well, and I always referred.. to your videos a lot. [(Face brightens with self-praise...)]
- And you're so honest...
- Yeah, I like honesty. Excuse me, but did you make the Chungju City channel itself Yes. while watching "Workman" and became Chungju Man? [Sigh] You're overestimating yourself... [(Who do you think you are...?)]
No. [(The week after next)] [Don't forget your breakfast 2 / Episode 14 Preview] Let's go. She's sleeping with her daughter. Wow... [(A mother and a daughter in deep sleep...?)] Let's go... Dance time. Come on! Hey! Huff... Aiki! Yeon-woo! Yeon-woo, are you okay? You really struggle... [Don't Forget Your Breakfast Season 2 / Tuesday, May 14th / Aiki and her daughter's episode] [Don't Forget Your Breakfast Season 2 / Subscribe / Previous Video / Recommended Video]
