Song Ga-in Redefines Staff Welfare: Lavish Meals, 15% Salary Hikes, and Generous Gifts

Trot sensation Song Ga-in is once again making headlines for her exceptional welfare support for her managers and staff. Amidst ongoing discussions about the treatment of managers in the entertainment industry, Song Ga-in's 'staff love' stands out remarkably.

Having experienced a difficult period as an unknown artist, Song Ga-in has earned a reputation as a 'symbol of loyalty' for her generous nature towards those around her. These heartwarming stories have been shared on television multiple times, creating a consistent stream of positive anecdotes.

During her appearance on KBS 2TV's 'Delivery SuDa' on November 12th, Song Ga-in, alongside mukbang YouTuber Tzuyang, ordered a massive spread of 50 servings of food, showcasing her generous scale. She revealed, "When we're busy, our staff's monthly food expenses can reach 30 to 40 million won." She added, "It breaks my heart to see them eating instant noodles or kimbap for meals. We're all working to live, so they need to eat properly." At times, a single meal could cost up to 600,000 to 700,000 won, a testament to her 'big-hearted' generosity, further confirmed by co-hosts Lee Young-ja and Kim Sook.

These tales of Song Ga-in's staff welfare have been consistently mentioned on other shows. In 2023, on SBS's 'Dol-sing Four Men,' Lee Sang-min highlighted how Song Ga-in advocated for her manager's salary increase with the company, providing personal bonuses, and even gifting cars and high-end home appliances. In a 2022 MBC appearance on 'The Manager,' it was revealed that she ordered two lavish Korean royal court meals worth 600,000 won for her national tour staff and personally requested a 15% salary increase for her managers, demonstrating significant support from her agency.

Song Ga-in herself stated, "I find more joy in spending on people I'm grateful for than on myself." Her approach of treating managers and staff not just as employees but as 'people who journey together' prompts a re-evaluation of employment culture across the entertainment industry.

Netizens are reacting enthusiastically to news of Song Ga-in's exceptional staff welfare, commenting, "Song Ga-in's benefits are top-notch," "Is she truly an angel?", and "Her staff are so lucky." Many are praising her as a true icon of loyalty.