Choi Ja said he rejected a 300 million won offer.
On the 9th, the MBC entertainment program 'Radio Star' (hereinafter 'Ras') featured Heo Young-man, Choi Ja, Lee Gook-joo, and Park Eun-young.
That day, Choi Ja explained the criteria for finding good restaurants, saying, "There are local correspondents in each neighborhood. A network of pig correspondents forms. People who like to eat create a community. 'Is there a new place?' and 'Please tell me where to go with Dad.'"
He continued, "There are really many local events, so I travel around the country with Gaekko and visit good restaurants. I have accumulated a lot of data," and recommended a Gangnam gopchang restaurant to the panel.
In particular, Choi Ja drew attention when he revealed that he received an offer of over 100 million won while introducing good restaurants. He explained, "When I first started 'Choi Ja Road' and at that time there weren't many YouTube channels, so word of mouth began to spread. At that time, they said, 'We opened our meat restaurant, please come promote it. We will give you 300 million won.' I thought, 300 million won? But I didn't think it was right to receive money for eating in a food program (so I rejected it)."
Choi Ja, who said he has never received food sponsorship, remarked, "I do receive alcohol and drinks," adding, "I think receiving sponsorship for eating reduces my authenticity. If I accept it and film, I feel like I'm betraying the pigs."
[Photo] Captured screen from 'Radio Star' broadcast
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