'The Boss Has Donkey Ears' is a self-reflective program where Korean bosses strive to create a more enjoyable workplace. It has maintained its position as the number one show in its time slot for 202 consecutive weeks, according to Nielsen Korea.
In the episode airing on the 26th, Um Ji-in announces her intention to give 50,000 won as a wedding gift to Nam Hyun-jong, sparking a debate over the appropriate amount for such gifts.
Nam Hyun-jong is a junior colleague of Um Ji-in, and they frequently appear on broadcasts together. Um Ji-in has been particularly supportive of Nam Hyun-jong, even helping him find a wedding venue. Despite this, her decision to give only 50,000 won as a gift causes a stir in the studio. Um Ji-in justifies her decision by stating, "Hyun-jong didn't attend my wedding," and claims that 50,000 won is the standard amount for colleagues.
Meanwhile, Kim Sook surprises everyone by revealing her standard for close friends' wedding gifts. She states, "For close friends, it's always 10 million won," but adds humorously, "My close friends Song Eun-i, Lee Young-ja, Choi Hwa-jung, and Choi Kang-hee haven't married yet, so the gift money is still with me. I hope they marry soon so I can repay their kindness," eliciting laughter.
The ongoing debate over the appropriate wedding gift amount and Nam Hyun-jong's reaction to Um Ji-in's '50,000 won gift' can be seen in the full episode of 'The Boss Has Donkey Ears'.
'The Boss Has Donkey Ears' airs every Sunday at 4:40 PM.
Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr