Nam Bora fulfills childhood dream as CEO while heavily pregnant

Nam Bora, the eldest of 13 siblings and a longtime actress, has opened a new chapter in her life by launching a side dish shop business while heavily pregnant and awaiting childbirth. By turning her childhood dream of becoming a 'CEO' into a reality, she is expanding her career from entertainer to entrepreneur.

In the episode of KBS 2TV's 'Stars' Top Recipe at Fun-Staurant' airing at 8:30 PM on the 20th, Nam Bora's hands-on management of the side dish shop will be revealed.

At the time of filming, Nam Bora was nearing her due date. However, her appearance at the mart surprised the cast with a slim silhouette that made it hard to believe she was heavily pregnant. Some noted that it would be difficult to even notice her pregnancy when viewed from behind.

However, Nam Bora's visit to the mart that day was not for grocery shopping or personal errands.

She naturally entered the side dish shop kitchen located inside the mart and began inspecting the store. As she moved busily, wiping counters and organizing the kitchen, the cast initially wondered, "Aren't you just working a part-time job even though you are heavily pregnant?"

As it turned out, this was the third branch of the side dish shop operated by Nam Bora's mother.

Nam Bora explained, "It has been three months since I took charge of this branch," revealing that she is responsible for the actual operations. Rather than just a business with her name on it, she was seen personally handling everything from store management to customer service.

Above all, this business is deeply meaningful to Nam Bora as it is the realization of a lifelong dream.

She expressed satisfaction that her childhood goal has become reality, saying, "My dream since I was young was to be a CEO, and I achieved it quite literally.""

Her experience growing up as the eldest of 13 siblings, which naturally made her accustomed to taking care of her family and household chores, serves as a significant strength in her business operations. The sense of responsibility and practical life skills learned in a large household were clearly evident in her store management.

Her approach to customers was equally proactive.

As soon as a customer entered the store, Nam Bora utilized her characteristic sociability to strike up conversations and introduce products. By even conducting tasting events herself, she proved to be a "sales-oriented boss" who actively generates revenue on the floor, rather than just a simple manager.

The quick wit and interpersonal skills honed through her long broadcasting career also shone in the business field. The communication skills she built in front of the camera functioned as a competitive edge when dealing with real-world customers.

In particular, Nam Bora's dedication to checking every corner of the store and attending to customers—even while facing imminent childbirth—surprised those around her. Her determination to uphold her responsibilities despite her physical condition hints at her resolve to be more than just a "celebrity entrepreneur.""

Nam Bora could not hide her joy while working at the shop. She even joked, "I feel like I've been on TV for 18 years just to prepare for this business.""

Starting as an actress, evolving into a broadcaster, and now embarking on a new challenge as an entrepreneur, Nam Bora's journey connects two seemingly different worlds. Both broadcasting and business require meeting people, moving hearts, and building relationships in her own unique way.

As she faces the major life milestone of childbirth, attention is focused on how Nam Bora will expand her business and balance her dual roles as an actress and an entrepreneur.