Comedian Jang Dong-min explained why he rejected global offers, stating, "I wanted to prove myself in Korea first."
Comedian Jang Dong-min revealed his reason for transforming into an 'environmental entrepreneur' and his decision to choose Korea over global proposals.
In a video titled "Why I, Who Was Ridiculed, Lined Up Large Corporations with Just One Idea," posted on the YouTube channel 'Knowledge Inside' on 12th, Jang Dong-min shared his entrepreneurial story with his characteristic straightforward manner.
Surprisingly, his invention of a patent for removing labels from PET bottles began with the experience of "living alone and throwing away trash." He explained, "I got hurt because the label wouldn't come off. At that moment, I thought, 'This is an inconvenient structure,' and an idea came to me," describing the patented structure where the label automatically separates when the PET bottle cap is opened.
After that, he established a corporation called 'Blue Sky' in 2023 and actively started his business, even receiving an award from the Minister of Environment, gaining attention in the startup sector. In particular, his 'vertical separation label,' which compensates for the shortcomings of label-free designs, was recognized for its technological completeness as it captured both consumer convenience and corporate marketing elements.
However, there were unexpected 'internal conflicts' during this process. Jang Dong-min noted, "In the early stages of the business, collaboration proposals poured in from global corporations, including those from the U.S. But I rejected them all," adding, "I wanted to prove ourselves in Korea first. I wanted to show how Korea practices eco-friendliness, and we wanted to demonstrate that ourselves."
He added, "There were some conflicts with the staff. There was a significant gap between those who wanted to rush overseas and those who wanted to wait, like myself," saying, "Looking back now, it might seem stubborn, but I believe my judgment was not wrong."
In fact, Jang Dong-min's dream of becoming a businessman has been long standing. "My original dream was to be a businessman. I became a comedian because Yu Sang-moo asked me to help him take the comedian test," he confessed, calling comedy a coincidence and a detour. After his debut in 2004, he started Korea's first mobile car wash business, earning millions of won quickly and also established a revenue base with his character 'That Guy.'
"A place with a lot of foot traffic is fundamental to business. Since I was young, I continuously thought about revenue structures and execution," he showcased himself as a practical entrepreneur rather than just a simple celebrity businessman. Jang Dong-min is an entrepreneur equipped with skills that bolster his beliefs.
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