Joo Woo-jae, who waited for a taxi in the rain for 3 hours, ultimately shed tears, saying, "I called my mom while crying."

Model and broadcaster Joo Woo-jae shared a tearful story about the hardships he faced while running an online shopping mall in the past, capturing attention.

In the broadcast of MBC entertainment program 'Save Me! Homes' on the 19th, the appearance of the cast visiting Dongdaemun shopping mall was depicted.

At this location, Joo Woo-jae revealed special affection, saying, "This place is like my heart." It turns out that Joo Woo-jae was a former owner who operated a self-produced clothing shopping mall. When photographs recalling that time were revealed, Joo Woo-jae expressed pride, saying, "All those clothes were made by me. They were really 100% self-produced." When asked, "How many pieces did you manage to sell?" he cleverly responded, "Give me a DM," bringing laughter to the scene.

However, behind the glamorous past was a heartbreaking reality. Joo Woo-jae remarked, "At that time, there were no taxi-hailing apps. I stood in the rain with a large bag on my shoulder and an umbrella, but no matter how long I waited, I couldn't catch a taxi." He continued, "It was a Friday night, and I stood there soaked until dawn, and eventually, at the moment when it reached 3 hours, I called my mom while crying," making everyone around solemn. Hearing this, fellow cast members Park Na-rae and Pung-ja expressed warm support, saying, "Woo-jae really worked hard."

Coincidentally, a merchant who remembered Joo Woo-jae also appeared, catching attention. The merchant happily recalled, "He walked around stylishly, even did some modeling in between," adding warmth to the atmosphere.

The diligent and earnest past of Joo Woo-jae, built up quietly, was once again highlighted, leaving a significant impact on the viewers.

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