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From travelers to CEOs: Stars turn passion for travel into business

Stars who have long enjoyed traveling are venturing into business, turning their extensive travel experiences into new career opportunities. Choi Song-hyun announced Monday that she had become a licensed tourism business operator, saying she could now organize tours with her followers after registering as a domestic and international travel agency. In a video announcement, Choi said she had…

From travelers to CEOs: Stars turn passion for travel into business

Former television personalities are leveraging their expertise in travel to launch lucrative enterprises, according to recent reports. Choi Song-hyun, who gained fame through her YouTube channel, has recently acquired a license to operate a tourism business. In a video announcement, Choi revealed that she had independently established the travel agency, initially inspired by the requests from her followers to join her and her husband on tours.

Delays in the project's inception were attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic and a car accident, but Choi is now poised to commence her tour operations. Choi previously worked as a broadcaster for KBS from 2006 until she shifted her focus to acting. Her professional journey has since encompassed scuba diving, underwater instruction, content creation, and writing. Choi's current ambitions extend beyond these fields as she pursues her new venture in tourism.

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