Former skater Kwak Yoon-gy reveals 28 million won monthly credit card bill

Former national short track speed skater Kwak Yoon-gy disclosed on the "Money Hearing" program that his monthly credit card expenses reached 28 million won, largely due to covering airfare and living costs for four staff members during overseas YouTube filming.

Kwak Yoon-gy, a former member of the national short track speed skating team, surprised onlookers by revealing that his monthly credit card expenses reached 28 million won. Despite being a well-known frugal person who looks for "1+1" deals when buying snacks at convenience stores, he also made a generous promise to fly his future wife in first class. The contrast between his strict saving habits and his unique spending plans for a spouse drew laughter.

Appearing on the "Money Hearing" program featured on the Kiwoom Securities YouTube channel "Channel Kekeu," Kwak Yoon-gy candidly disclosed his spending patterns and economic life. During the broadcast, he revealed that his credit card bill for the previous month amounted to 28 million won, catching MC Park Yeong-jin and Nam Hyeon-seung by surprise. While the amount differed significantly from his usual image of emphasizing frugality, there was a reason behind the expenditure.

The large credit card bill was due to costs related to producing YouTube content. Kwak explained that when World Cups or international competitions are held, he travels abroad for on-site filming, a process in which he directly covers the airfare and living expenses for four staff members. Rather than personal luxury, a significant portion of the amount consists of business expenses for content production.

When Park Yeong-jin and Nam Hyeon-seung heard this and requested to be taken along for overseas filming, Kwak countered by asking if they would be willing to appear without receiving appearance fees. The unexpected counter-proposal turned the scene into a sea of laughter. Even after the reality of the 28 million won bill was revealed, Kwak's characteristic realistic calculation remained.

His frugal side was even more evident in his daily life. Kwak stated that when buying snacks at a convenience store, he always looks for "1+1" products first. He noted that although he now has enough financial leeway that he does not necessarily need to choose discounted products, the habit formed over a long time is not easily changed. He added that he even prefers "2+1" promotions if he can choose different flavors, demonstrating a detailed sense of thrift.

However, Kwak is not stingy with all expenditures. When asked about the largest amount he has spent personally recently, he named 200,000 won spent on buying meat for his juniors. He explained that during his athlete days, he was not financially well-off and found it difficult to even buy a meal for juniors, but now that he has more means, he tends to treat them to meals first. Upon hearing this, Park Yeong-jin joked, "That is why I don't meet any seniors or juniors," causing further laughter.

The conversation regarding marriage also added interest. Kwak asked Park Yeong-jin, who also values frugality, how he got married, and Park advised that "dating should be done for the minimum period of time." Kwak, who is currently unmarried, also revealed a special plan for his future spouse. He stated that even if he uses economy class, he wants to fly his wife in first class. The frugal person who meticulously checks for discounted products has signaled a definite "flex" for his spouse.

He also mentioned how his economic life has changed since retirement. Kwak confessed that while he used to receive money for exercising during his athlete days, he is now in a position where he pays money to learn how to exercise. Behind the figure of a 28 million won monthly credit card bill lie the responsibility for overseas content production, a heart for taking care of juniors, and an unexpected romance of wanting to spend unsparingly on a future spouse.

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