YB's Yoon Do-hyun and Manager Kim Jung-il: A 30-Year Journey of Friendship and Trust

Amidst ongoing controversies involving celebrities and their managers, such as Park Na-rae's lawsuit and Sung Si-kyung's financial issues, the special bond between 'National Rocker' YB's Yoon Do-hyun and his manager of 30 years, Kim Jung-il, is set to be revealed.

On the upcoming episode 393 of MBC's variety show 'The Manager' airing at 11:10 PM on the 11th, viewers will witness the 30-year relationship between Yoon Do-hyun and Kim Jung-il, who started as a fan and is now the CEO of Yoon's agency.

Kim Jung-il, who was an original 'die-hard fan' of Yoon Do-hyun, collected all his albums from the cassette tape era and even brought drinks to concerts just to talk to him. After a chance entry into the industry, Kim worked with artists like Park Jin-young, Koyote, Boohwal, and Buzz before joining Yoon Do-hyun for the past 12 years. Over time, their relationship evolved from artist and fan to companions walking the same path. Kim's heartfelt statement, "Yoon Do-hyun is my first and last artist," reflects a bond of loyalty and trust beyond time.

Yoon Do-hyun's confession, "When I found out I had cancer, I contacted Kim Jung-il before my family," highlights the extraordinary narrative between the two, who are more than just colleagues. During Yoon's cancer battle, Kim stood by him, supporting him through all his schedules. Yoon later shared with his family, revealing that his daughter cried upon learning of his illness.

The episode will also unveil Yoon Do-hyun's 'Rock and Roll Hideout,' a space filled with camping gear and vintage music equipment, embodying a man's dream. The free-spirited time spent by the two men, grilling meat and playing guitar, along with behind-the-scenes stories from college festivals, promises to offer unique entertainment.

Tae Yuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr