"Studying is my main job": Kim Dae-ho shows early signs of 'celebrity disease' while working a Danggeun Alba job

Broadcaster Kim Dae-ho has dived headfirst into the world of everyday labor. A video has been released capturing his journey of finding a job through 'Danggeun Alba'—a real job recruitment platform rather than an advertisement—and being deployed to the field. The footage offers a raw, down-to-earth look at his life, quite different from the persona he usually presents on screen.

A Challenge Born from Skepticism: "People actually do that?"

Before starting his activities, Kim expressed strong skepticism regarding the existence and nature of Danggeun Alba. His initial doubt, questioning, "Do people actually do those kinds of jobs?" quickly turned into curiosity. He showed an active attitude, browsing through various part-time job listings, suggesting novel ideas, and even devising strategies to get hired.

Kim's signature blunt way of speaking surfaced particularly during the job-seeking process. He delivered sharp remarks to students, saying, "Study, you punks; studying is your main job," and expressed his confidence to handle any task, claiming, "I could even pretend to eat a cockroach." These remarks drew laughter in the video, being jokingly described as early symptoms of "celebrity disease."

Facing Reality on the Ground: The Value of a Single Won and the Fading of "Celebrity Disease"

Once deployed, Kim experienced the reality of physical labor by taking on specific roles, such as a hair model for a barbershop. In this process, he went beyond merely appearing as a celebrity; he fully embraced the role of a job seeker by writing his own resume and checking hourly wages. The process of working and sweating on-site evoked a sense of seriousness that stood in stark contrast to his initial brash attitude.

After completing his tasks, Kim reflected on the value of labor, stating, "Even a single won is precious." In the final stage of the video, he confessed to the "celebrity disease" he had previously mentioned, suggesting that his field experience helped alleviate those symptoms. This challenge, which began with the repeated emphasis that it was not an advertisement, concluded as a process of experiencing the weight of daily life as an individual rather than a broadcaster.