Oh Jung-tae Reveals Near-Collapse Experience During Event

Comedian Oh Jung-tae shared a story about nearly collapsing during an event.

On the October 1st broadcast of SBS's variety show 'Shoes Off, Single for Men,' Oh Jung-tae, Kim Kyung-jin, and Heo Kyung-hwan appeared as guests.

During the show, Oh Jung-tae revealed that he lives in a 43-pyeong (approximately 1,520 square feet) home, which is co-owned with his wife. When the 'Single for Men' members commented that it could be troublesome, Oh Jung-tae asked, "What happens if we divorce?" Lee Sang-min replied that they would split it evenly, to which Oh Jung-tae remarked, "That would be a loss."

Oh Jung-tae shared his secret to owning a home, saying, "I lived in a semi-basement for a long time. Even if I washed my clothes clean, seniors would scold me for smelling. While others joined entertainment companies after becoming popular comedians, I went into events. I did about 60 events a month."

He once almost ended up in an ambulance. Oh Jung-tae said, "I was a model for Busan pork skin. I promised to go down there every time they opened, so I went down 3 to 4 times a week."

He continued, "I fainted during a comedy program recording. I woke up after hitting my head on the lights. Everyone was laughing, not knowing I had fainted. After that, I went straight to Busan for an event. My head hurt a bit, and the ground seemed to shake when I walked."

Eventually, Oh Jung-tae was taken by 119 (emergency services), and he said, "I even made a will to my wife over the phone. They did tests, but there was nothing wrong," adding humorously, "The doctor removed earwax, and I wasn't dizzy anymore."

Reporter Taeyuna, TenAsia youyou@tenasia.co.kr