Clowning around: Korean celebrities' unusual pre-fame jobs resurface
A recent surge of interest in professional clowns has unexpectedly put the spotlight on celebrities who once worked as clowns before finding fame. An online post titled "Could you marry a boyfriend who works as a clown?" recently went viral on Korean online communities. The writer said her boyfriend had saved 200 million won ($144,000), but her parents opposed their marriage because he worked as…
Recent interest in professional clowns has brought attention to celebrities who once held unusual pre-fame jobs. An online post questioning whether one would marry a boyfriend who worked as a clown went viral in Korean communities. The writer revealed her boyfriend had saved 200 million won ($144,000), but her parents opposed their union due to his clowning career.
Public reactions were divided, with some opposing the marriage citing difficulty introducing him to others, potential parental disapproval, and uncertainty about his future. However, once it was revealed that professional clowns can earn as much as 7 million won a month, others began to view the profession more favorably. They remarked that clowns appear to be hardworking, that the job AI cannot replace, and that clowns seem capable of making a living.
This newfound interest in the profession led to an online trend of uncovering celebrities who had previously worked as clowns before achieving fame. Comedians Lee Yong-joo were among those whose past clowning careers resurfaced in the discussions.
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