The Inspiring Journey of Name Master Park Dae-hee on 'Seo Jang-hoon's Neighboring Millionaire'

Park Dae-hee, the 'Name Master with a Waiting List', shares his inspiring story of overcoming a difficult childhood to achieve success on 'Seo Jang-hoon's Neighboring Millionaire'. The episode also features the first-ever on-air name analysis of Seo Jang-hoon and Jang Ye-won, promising unexpected revelations. Park Dae-hee hints at Seo Jang-hoon's potential remarriage, mentioning his 'late-life spouse fortune'.

Airing at 9:55 PM on the 18th, EBS's 'Seo Jang-hoon's Neighboring Millionaire' delves into the life of Park Dae-hee, a name scholar who has dedicated 20 years to the study of names, crafting over 60,000 names. Park, who owns a renowned naming studio with a year-long waiting list, continues to pursue knowledge with relentless passion. He emphasizes the importance of learning, stating, "When newborns come to me, I must be diligent in my studies." Seo Jang-hoon, initially skeptical about the financial success of naming, is astounded by Park's fees, exclaiming, "He's a definite millionaire. An extraordinary millionaire!"

The episode also unveils the first-ever name analysis of Seo Jang-hoon and Jang Ye-won. Park explains that a 'good name' should be easy to pronounce and fill the gaps in one's fortune. His unexpected interpretations of their names stir the studio. Park also surprises Seo Jang-hoon with a prediction of a 'late-life spouse', while Jang Ye-won's marital fortune is described as "poverty in abundance," with many around her but lacking a true partner. Seo Jang-hoon humorously advises her to exercise patience in marriage. The intriguing destinies hidden in their names will be revealed in the broadcast.

Park Dae-hee recounts his impoverished childhood, where he never tasted white rice and saved school lunch items for his siblings. He recalls the pain of having to play rock-paper-scissors with his sister to decide who would attend school while the other stayed home to care for their younger sibling. After graduating middle school, Park moved to the city to work as a maid, facing harsh treatment over a single 'tangerine', which left a deep scar on his young heart. Seo Jang-hoon expresses his sympathy, questioning why such harshness was directed at a young girl.

Park Dae-hee's tearful past involving the 'tangerine' and his life-changing encounter with name fortune-telling will be revealed on EBS's 'Seo Jang-hoon's Neighboring Millionaire' at 9:55 PM on the 18th.

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