Actor Jeong I-rang and Husband Kim Hyeong-geun Reveal Behind-the-Scenes of Running 6 Restaurants with 4 Billion Won Annual Revenue

Actor Jeong I-rang shared candid stories about the restaurant business she runs with her husband, Kim Hyeong-geun.

Appearing on MBN's 'Altoran' on the 2nd, Jeong I-rang explained the reason for her and her husband's joint appearance, saying, "I used to cook a lot in the past, but now that my husband has started a food business, he's taken over completely."

Kim Hyeong-geun revealed that he currently operates a total of six restaurants, including a Vietnamese specialty restaurant. He honestly stated, "The scale is quite large. The annual revenue is around 4 to 5 billion won," surprising everyone.

Upon hearing this, Jeong I-rang burst into laughter, asking, "Then why is there no money in the bank account?" Kim Hyeong-geun responded, "Failures are included in the revenue. There's always no money," eliciting laughter from the studio.

When Jeong I-rang added, "Actually, there were seven, but one failed," Kim Hyeong-geun revealed, "About six failed," causing shock. Jeong I-rang then clarified the situation, stating, "So we significantly reduced the number of stores. Now, only five Vietnamese restaurants remain."

Kim Hyeong-geun, a former Taekwondo instructor, recalled his past, saying, "I used to tremble even if only 10 customers came. I practiced making just one dish a day, so I made many mistakes, and those customers never returned." He then shared how he spent three years traveling between Hanoi and Da Nang to learn the secret broth recipe for pho in Vietnam.

Regarding her husband's challenges, Jeong I-rang added with affectionate nagging, "I opposed it at first, but now I respect him. However, his business sense is so good that starting new ventures is the problem." Chef Lee Yeon-bok advised, "He has a lot of greed," and Cha Yoo-na asked, "If one does well, isn't that enough? Why start more?" To this, Kim Hyeong-geun replied, "I thought they would all succeed," indicating his unwavering pursuit.

Meanwhile, Kim Hyeong-geun previously shared his transformation from a Taekwondo instructor to a food business CEO on SBS's 'Same Bed, Different Dreams 2,' sparking attention by revealing, "At one point, I recorded a monthly revenue of 100 million won."

Netizens watching the broadcast commented, "CEO Kim Hyeong-geun's passion is amazing!", "Is it true that there's no money in the bank despite 4 billion won in revenue?", and "Actor Jeong I-rang is so witty, their couple chemistry is the best."