Swings: "Advance payment of 12 billion won plus an additional 3 billion... I can see the end of the tunnel." What happened? [Ras]

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Rapper Swings opens up about the crisis and recovery he experienced while leading a hip-hop label. To save his company during the pandemic, he received an advance payment of 12 billion won and even borrowed approximately 3 billion won from acquaintances to honor settlement agreements with artists who had left. He also shares updates on his new challenge as an actor after nearly two decades in the music industry, drawing significant attention.

The episode airing on the 9th on MBC's 'Radio Star' (planned by Choi Yun-jeong; directed by Yoon Hye-jin, Hwang Yoon-sang, Byun Da-hee, and Yang In-hye) features a special titled "Moving Emotions~ Let's Go! Artists," with Kim Chang-ok, Jang Ki-ha, Swings, and Jeon So-yeon as guests.

Swings, who began rapping about 20 years ago and has been in the music business for 18 years, reveals his story as an entrepreneur who once expanded his company to employ up to 100 people. He explains that he faced an unexpected crisis when contract terminations by artists coincided with the pandemic.

Swings' decision to revive his company was bold. He disclosed receiving a massive advance payment of 12 billion won from a music company, surprising everyone. He shares the circumstances leading to this large advance and the challenging repayment terms that began the following month, recounting the trials he endured as an entrepreneur.

He further reveals that he borrowed up to 3 billion won from acquaintances to fulfill settlement agreements with artists who left the company, adding to the surprise. Swings, who has persevered through difficult times, describes his current situation as "seeing light at the end of the tunnel," honestly sharing what he learned during this crisis.

Swings also shares updates on his new challenge as a rookie actor after nearly two decades in music. He revealed that just about six months after officially starting acting, he was offered a role in the film 'Tazza: The Song of Beelzebub.' Regarding the opportunity arriving sooner than expected, he humorously remarked, "It feels like I won the lottery."

Especially captivating is the behind-the-scenes story of casting, where Swings received an unexpected call from actor Byun Yo-han. Despite preparing for a colonoscopy at the time, Swings immediately headed to the meeting location to seize the acting opportunity that came his way, drawing admiration from everyone in the studio for his exceptional passion for acting.

During the recording, a surprise phone connection with Byun Yo-han was also arranged. Swings shared stories about his charm experienced firsthand through Byun and discussed "Actor Swings," capturing the studio's full attention. This raises curiosity about what Byun Yo-han thought of Actor Swings.

The culture of a film set, which Swings is newly experiencing, was also a fresh shock for him. Having worked in the hip-hop scene for a long time, he found the atmosphere completely different and confessed, "I think I fit well with the movie industry." In particular, his unexpected emotional reaction to the after-shoot dinner culture has drawn attention to the story behind it.

He also reveals an incident where he unexpectedly disappointed actor Sung Jun while attempting a historical drama role. Swings, who was not accustomed to the unique speech patterns of historical dramas, shared how he developed his character in his own free style and why Sung Jun confessed feeling "disappointed" toward him, further piquing curiosity.

In addition, Swings' second act of life is revealed, including new changes such as removing tattoos for acting activities and expanding his reach by establishing a film production company.

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