Ex-comedian Pyo In-bong becomes homeless-serving pastor near Seoul Station
Former comedian Pyo In-bong has taken on a new role, making "bungeoppang" or fish-shaped pastries, near Seoul Station and serving them to homeless people. Thursday's episode of MBN’s "Exclusive World" highlighted Pyo’s dramatically changed life. Pyo, who rose to fame playing nurse Pyo in the sitcom "Soonpoong Clinic," was also a member of the comedy group Tintin Five alongside Hong Rok-gi, Kim…
Ex-comedian Pyo In-bong has shifted to a new vocation near Seoul Station, crafting bungeoppang, or fish-shaped pastries, and serving them to the homeless. Thursday's episode of MBN's Exclusive World unveiled the transformative journey of Pyo, who gained recognition as nurse Pyo in the sitcom Soonpoong Clinic and was also a member of the comedy ensemble Tintin Five alongside Hong Rok-gi, Kim Kyung-sik, and Lee Dong-woo.
Currently, Pyo manages a performance planning and production company, while concurrently serving as a pastor and continuing his cultural missionary endeavors. During a segment on the program, Pyo and his wife distributed complimentary meals, including bungeoppang, to homeless individuals at Seoul Station. The couple initiated their volunteer work in 2024, prompted by Pyo's wife proposing the idea of extending warmth and comfort to street dwellers during the cold season.
Reflecting on his previous success, Pyo recounted, "I've seen articles stating that I once earned 50 million won (approximately $35,000) in a single day. Life had started moving at such a pace."
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