Former MLB Pitcher Kim Byung-hyun Reveals Entrepreneurial Journey on 'Radio Star'

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Kim Byung-hyun is set to share the behind-the-scenes stories of his culinary ventures on the upcoming episode of MBC's 'Radio Star'.

The show, airing this Friday at 10:30 PM KST, will feature a special segment titled 'Abnormal Watchmen Summit' with guests Kim Suk-hoon, Kim Byung-hyun, Tyler, and Tarzan. Kim Byung-hyun, who calls himself a 'serial entrepreneur,' will candidly discuss his motivations for consecutively opening a ramen shop, steakhouse, Thai restaurant, and hamburger joint. He laughed, stating, "It wasn't out of greed, I just wanted to try it."

His latest passion project, a foray into the world of sausages, will also be unveiled. Kim Byung-hyun revealed that he traveled to Germany, the homeland of sausages, to complete an intensive course under a local master, earning him the title of 'Sausage Master.' He will also present his premium sausages, which have won six gold medals and one silver medal at international competitions, live in the studio.

Furthermore, the broadcast will delve into the naming process of his sausages, a collaboration with Jun Hyun-moo. Kim Byung-hyun will share a wealth of TMI, detailing their brainstorming sessions, idea exchanges, and the final word candidates. The origin of his self-proclaimed nickname, 'Metzger,' will also be revealed. "In Germany, they call sausage makers 'Metzger,'" he explained, "In America, I was a Major Leaguer, but in Germany, I became a Metzger."

As the first Korean to win the MLB World Series in 2001, Kim Byung-hyun will also touch upon his baseball past. He will confess why he felt emotional upon revisiting the Arizona dugout recently and share his heartfelt sentiments towards his former team and fans.

The episode will also uncover the humorous backstory behind Ahn Jung-hwan's viral '30 billion won debt' joke. Kim Byung-hyun will recount receiving an urgent call from his mother after the remark made headlines, along with a funny anecdote involving a loan application.

Netizens are buzzing about Kim Byung-hyun's entrepreneurial spirit and his new 'Metzger' title. Comments include, "What can't Kim Byung-hyun do?", "I'm excited to see the 'Sausage Master' in action!", and "From Major Leaguer to Metzger, Kim Byung-hyun's scale is different."