"Byun Woo-seok was destined to become famous," says Ko Tae-yong, with bold and unconventional remarks ('The Boss Has Donkey Ears') [Comprehensive]

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"The fashion industry today is rotten."

Fashion designer Ko Tae-yong made bold and unconventional remarks.

In the episode of KBS 2TV's variety show 'The Boss Has Donkey Ears' (hereinafter 'The Boss Has Donkey Ears'), which aired on Sunday the 24th, 'genius designer' Ko Tae-yong appeared. He debuted at Seoul Fashion Week at the age of 26 as the youngest participant and has since gained global recognition by participating in the world's three major fashion weeks in New York, Paris, and Milan.

That day, Ko Tae-yong said, "Due to the nature of the profession, it is characterized by strictness and a strong hierarchy, but times have changed significantly, and now employees work while being mindful of their bosses' moods. In short, the fashion industry today is rotten." However, employees described Boss Ko as "sharp and sensitive," calling him a "boss like a military drill instructor," which drew laughter.

During a concept meeting with designers, Ko Tae-yong delivered a barrage of harsh truths about the employees' presentations, such as "This is better than a graduation project from a fashion design department," freezing the meeting atmosphere. Watching this, Jeon Hyun-moo remarked, "It feels like watching the real-life version of the movie 'The Devil Wears Prada'," sparking excitement.

After the tense meeting, Boss Ko met with model Jung Hyuk, with whom he has a long-standing friendship, and reminisced about the past. Ko Tae-yong said, "Some people think I succeeded early and was born with a silver spoon, but I actually debuted with 10 million won saved from part-time jobs and support from the Seoul city government." He added, "The younger brother I worked with at a shopping mall back then was Lee Jong-suk, and I can never forget the moment he stood on my stage as a model." He also mentioned Lee Jong-suk, Byun Woo-seok, Ju Woo-jae, Jang Ki-yong, and Lee Sung-kyung, who have since risen to the ranks of superstars, saying, "They were destined to become famous, but after appearing on my brand's stage, they immediately became rising stars," unable to hide his pride.

Designer Ko Tae-yong also shared an anecdote with 'The Boss Has Donkey Ears' MC Jeon Hyun-moo, drawing attention. He said, "I once sponsored fashion items to Jeon Hyun-moo, and the T-shirt he wore at the time caused a sell-out frenzy. It remains an unsolved mystery at our company to this day," which provoked laughter.

'The Boss Has Donkey Ears' airs every Sunday at 4:40 p.m.

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