JTBC's 'Knowing Bros' Features Local Government YouTube Stars: From 'Chungju Man' to Rising Stars

Kim Seon-tae, known as 'Chungju Man', has been called out by his successor, Choi Ji-ho. Kim recently visited Woori Bank to shoot content, and according to a leaked document titled 'Kim Seon-tae Channel Introduction', his YouTube ad rates range from 50 million to 100 million KRW.

On the upcoming episode of JTBC's 'Knowing Bros', airing at 9 PM on the 21st, four public officials who are making waves with their entertaining local government promotional channels will appear. The lineup includes Yangju's Jeong Gyeo-un, Ulsan Nam-gu's Lee So-hee, Gunsan's Park Ji-soo, and Chungju's Choi Ji-ho, who are expected to captivate the hosts with their charisma and humor.

Choi Ji-ho's Journey to Overcome Subscriber Loss After 'Chungju Man'

During the broadcast, Choi Ji-ho from Chungju candidly shares her experiences. After taking over the YouTube channel following the departure of 'Chungju Man' Kim Seon-tae, she noticed a real-time drop in subscribers. She reveals, "I couldn't just watch, so I dressed up as a character from 'Chuno', and the subscriber decline stopped." She humorously adds, "I'm not sure whether to call him Mr. Kim Seon-tae anymore since he's no longer my team leader."

Yangju's Jeong Gyeo-un Stuns with Bold Visuals

Jeong Gyeo-un from Yangju makes a striking entrance with a unique hairstyle and pearl jewelry, leaving a strong impression. The hosts react with laughter, saying, "His voice is trustworthy like a public official, but his look is like an entertainment CEO from Osaka," and "I thought he was a comedian."

Park Ji-soo's Special Promotion and Lee So-hee's Complaint Story

Park Ji-soo from Gunsan reveals, "I'm actually part of the 'Hometown Love Donation' team, not the PR team," and shares that her videos went viral, leading to a special promotion to grade 8. She also impresses with her singing talent, being a practical music major.

Meanwhile, Lee So-hee from Ulsan Nam-gu shares her challenges, saying, "I received a complaint that my face looks intimidating and creates discomfort." When asked who she sees as a rival, she names Park Ji-soo, citing overlapping characters. Park humorously responds, "Were you also a childhood obesity case?" causing laughter on set.

Catch all the fun on JTBC's 'Knowing Bros' at 9 PM on the 21st.

Kim Se-ah, TenAsia Reporter haesmik@tenasia.co.kr