Lee Yi-kyung Reveals Personal Debt Amidst Successful Entrepreneur's Story

Lee Yi-kyung has confessed to having personal debt.

On the October 27th episode of tvN STORY's 'Billion Dollar Breakfast', Yoon Moon-hyun, the CEO of a seasoned almond brand, made an appearance.

Yoon Moon-hyun shared his success story of transforming a company from a 10 billion won debt to an annual revenue of 110 billion won. In 2019, his seasoned almonds became a sensation as a snack favored by Mansour.

Dr. Oh Eun-young and Lee Yi-kyung visited Yoon Moon-hyun's home early in the morning. From a collection of supercars filling the garage to luxury watches, Korean art pieces, and rare collectibles, the 'super-rich single man' Yoon's dream house left the two hosts in awe. Yoon shared his packed daily routine, starting with waking up at 4:30 AM and heading to work by 5:30 AM.

Lee Yi-kyung commented on Yoon's company, "It's said to have an annual revenue of 110 billion won. But when he first started, he had a debt of 10 billion won." He continued, "I also have a loan of 500 million won right now. It's suffocating."

Dr. Oh Eun-young asked, "Why do you have a debt of 500 million won? Aren't you earning well?" Lee Yi-kyung admitted, "It's what they call a 'dung fly' situation. I invested poorly and ended up taking out a loan." He lamented, "The interest alone is 2 million won a month, it's driving me crazy."

Previously on the show, Lee Yi-kyung revealed his morning routine, influenced by his father, who always reads the newspaper. Lee's father is the former president of LG Innotek.

'Billion Dollar Breakfast' is a program that explores the lives of successful individuals, such as influential entrepreneurs and self-made figures, by spending their morning hours with them.

Kim Ji-won, Ten Asia Reporter bella@tenasia.co.kr