Kim Ji-min "Every Weekend, Senior's Idea Shuttle... Junior's Rebellion" Exposes the Reality of the Comedy Industry

Comedian Kim Ji-min, who is happily living her second act of life after marrying Kim Jun-ho, reveals the harsh hierarchy and scars she experienced in the comedy industry during her rookie days.

According to SBS Plus on the 8th, the entertainment program 'Lee Ho-sun's Cider', airing on the 10th, will feature various stories on the theme of 'workplace villains'. On this day, guest Kim Ji-min candidly confessed the conflicts between seniors and juniors she personally experienced, shocking the studio.

◆ "I was the senior's idea shuttle"

Recalling her debut in 2006, Kim Ji-min revealed, "During my rookie days, I was called in every weekend to help my senior develop their corner ideas." She expressed her feelings of powerlessness, saying, "I had to move completely like a 'shuttle'." In response, expert Lee Ho-sun defined it as "not just a simple senior-junior discipline issue, but a typical 'power abuse'" and delivered a sharp remark.

◆ "Aren't you doing anything either?"... Junior's rebellion

She also shared the wounds caused by juniors. Kim Ji-min recounted, "When I pointed out a junior who wasn't following instructions, they retorted, 'Senior, you aren't doing anything either'." She said, "I was so shocked that I stormed out, but the image of the junior rushing to apologize later still remains as a trauma for me," conveying the frozen atmosphere at that time.

◆ How to eliminate 'villains' in the workplace?

In this broadcast, in addition to Kim Ji-min's story, various cases of villains that provoke outrage among workers, such as 'salary thieves', 'double standards', and 'rude bosses', will be introduced. The production team stated, "Please look forward to expert Lee Ho-sun's refreshing solutions for the villains that trigger the desire to resign."

Kim Ji-min's honest confessions will be featured on 'Lee Ho-sun's Cider' airing on the 10th.