Amusement Park Owner, Burdened by Debt, Marks Milestone with Wife
Seoul, South Korea – Lim Chae-moo, owner of Duri Land amusement park and reportedly carrying 19 billion won in debt, surprised his wife with a bouquet of flowers for the first time in 15 years, a moment captured on the latest episode of KBS2’s “The Boss’s Ears Are Donkey Ears.” The episode,which aired Sunday,achieved a national viewership rating of 4.1% with a peak of 6.9% (based on Nielsen Korea), maintaining the show’s 177-week streak as the top-rated entertainment program in its timeslot.
While presenting the flowers, lim Chae-moo expressed his affection, stating, “It took me 15 years to buy this one thing. My wife is prettier than the flowers.Now, our future will be smooth.” His wife responded with tears and a bright smile.
The episode also showcased a contrast in leadership styles.Lim Chae-moo, who prefers not to be called “president” and claims to never anger his employees, was described by his daughter and staff as a “nagging bomber” with an impatient personality. He was observed meticulously inspecting the park’s sanitation and facilities.
Elsewhere in the program, national judo team coach Hwang Hee-tae delivered motivational advice to injured athlete Kim Han-soo, urging him to “Train as if you where dead for two years before the Olympics. I didn’t win the gold medal, but you must win it.”
A segment featuring hosts Jeon Hyun-moo, Uhm Ji-in, Heo Yu-won, and Jeong Ho-young at Turkish broadcaster TRT also provided lighthearted moments, including a playful prediction about Jeon hyun-moo’s marital future.
“The Boss’s Ears Are Donkey Ears” airs every Sunday at 4:40 PM on KBS2.
