Veteran broadcaster Lee Geum-hee, now in her 37th year in the industry, caught viewers’ attention by being honest about the earnings of her channel, which boasts an incredibly luxurious lineup of guests.
In the May 17 episode of TV Chosun’s ‘Huh Young-man’s Food Travel’, Lee Geum-hee joined food expert Huh Young-man on a journey to discover the rich and deep flavors of Goyang, Gyeonggi-do. Lee Geum-hee made the program even more vibrant with her signature warm and cheerful wit, honed over her long broadcasting career.
The highlight was the behind-the-scenes story of her personal channel, ‘My Geum-hee’. While chatting with Huh Young-man, Lee Geum-hee introduced the channel and even gave him an impromptu invitation to appear. She then revealed a stunning list of past guests, including film maestro Director Park Chan-wook, baseball legend Manager Kim Sung-keun, and top Korean actors Chae Shi-ra and Park Shin-yang.
Amazed by the powerhouse lineup, Huh Young-man exclaimed that the guests were “too strong.” He then asked if she made a significant profit. However, Lee Geum-hee’s answer was unexpected. Shaking her head, she honestly admitted that the revenue is “very minimal,” bringing a mix of laughter and sympathy to the set.
The episode also featured a deep conversation about Lee Geum-hee’s views on life and marriage after 37 years as one of Korea’s representative announcers and broadcasters. When Huh Young-man carefully asked why she is still single, she replied with a cool smile, “It seems the timing was always slightly off whenever an opportunity came along.”
She also shared her specific ideal type for a future partner. Lee Geum-hee prioritized inner values, stating, “To spend a long time comfortably by someone’s side, I think a person with a kind personality is best, rather than looks or conditions.” When Huh Young-man pointed to himself to create a heartwarming moment, Lee Geum-hee quickly fired back, “Why did you get married so early?” showing off her veteran variety sense.
