Kim Dae-ho's appearance fees reportedly rose 150 times after going freelance

As broadcaster Kim Dae-ho continues his evolving career following his transition to freelance work, he reveals an unexpected charm by disclosing the nickname he held during his time at his former workplace, MBC.

In the SBS variety program 'Jecheolli Village Hall' airing on the 23rd, Kim Dae-ho, along with Song Ga-in, Park Eun Young, Hyojung, and one-day supporter Kim Min-kyung, will be seen visiting Maenggol Village in Yangju, Gyeonggi-do, to participate in talent donation.

The members head to the base camp while expressing regret over the absence of Jonathan, who is away due to his schedule. There, they are shocked to find Kim Min-kyung grilling pork belly in the yard since early morning. When Kim Min-kyung asks, “Can't we eat pork belly from the morning?”, the members eventually join in for a 'morning pork belly' feast. To complete the unique breakfast, they add the Ulleungdo garlic leaves that Song Ga-in had promised during the previous Jinju episode.

After the meal, a session is held to witness Kim Min-kyung's extraordinary strength. Expressing confidence in her 'strength character' image, she stated, “It is true that I am strong,” as she demonstrated her power by hanging Park Eun Young and Hyojung on each of her arms to lift them simultaneously, even spinning in place while holding both.

Watching this, Kim Dae-ho joked, “Didn't Fedor do something like this a long time ago?”, to which Kim Min-kyung responded, “You must be in a very good mood today?”, drawing laughter from the group.

During the main talent donation activity, a pride-staking strength battle between Kim Dae-ho and Kim Min-kyung takes place. While playing a game to decide who would mow the overgrown grass on the rice paddy ridges, the two end up in a thigh wrestling match.

As the only male member present that day due to Jonathan's absence, Kim Dae-ho unexpectedly reveals, “My nickname at MBC was 'Egen-nam'.” 'Egen-nam' is a newly coined term referring to a man with a relatively delicate and soft image, which further highlights the contrast between Kim Dae-ho's character and Kim Min-kyung, who symbolizes intense physical strength.

Kim Min-kyung's confidence was immense. Recalling her experiences in various strength competitions on past broadcasts, she emphasized, “I beat Seri unnie, and I also beat singer Bi, Director Yang, and Seo Jang-hoon oppa.” Kim Dae-ho did not back down either, showing subtle confidence by telling her to touch his thighs himself.

Kim Dae-ho's transition to freelance work has garnered significant attention in the broadcasting industry. He left MBC last February and expanded his field of activity as a full-fledged freelance broadcaster. In particular, he has drawn attention as a successful case of an 'announcer-turned-broadcaster' transitioning to freelance, following rumors that his appearance fees have increased from 100 to as much as 150 times his salary during his tenure at MBC. However, it is necessary to distinguish between officially confirmed figures and industry estimates regarding the specific scale of his appearance fees.

Even during his time at MBC, Kim Dae-ho gained popularity with his unique character that spanned across variety and educational programs. In particular, he closed the distance with the public by breaking away from the standardized announcer image and showcasing his unpretentious daily life and unfiltered wit. Since becoming a freelancer, he has been actively utilizing this individuality to expand his identity as a broadcaster.

In today's broadcast, attention is focused on what results Kim Dae-ho, who claims the title of 'Egen-nam,' will produce against the 'icon of strength' Kim Min-kyung. The thigh wrestling match between the two and the grass-mowing work at Maenggol Village will be revealed on 'Jecheolli Village Hall,' which airs at 10:55 AM.