"Lift me up proudly": JTBC founding member Jang Sung-kyu shares touching text from a fellow recruit [Star Issue]

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Broadcast personality Jang Sung-kyu, formerly an JTBC announcer, has shared a touching message exchanged with a fellow JTBC recruit.

On the 16th, Jang Sung-kyu posted a message along with a conversation he had with the fellow recruit, stating, "The weighty message from my fellow recruit has moved me. I should go to the company to cheer on my fellow recruits #JTBC #FoundingMember #RecruitmentClass1 #KeepItUp."

According to the exchange, the fellow recruit sent Jang Sung-kyu the following: "Thank you for worrying about the company, hyung. Please pray hard for the company to get stronger. Just as you stood tall on your own talent in a harsh environment, we have potential. So please wait a little longer. Our juniors are worth ten times their pay." In response, Jang Sung-kyu replied, "I will pray. Please lift me up proudly again."

Earlier, on the 15th, Jang Sung-kyu shared a screenshot of a news page titled "JTBC files for reorganization proceedings after 15 years since launch," expressing his sorrow: "What is going on? It's heartbreaking that the company that embraced and raised me has filed for reorganization proceedings."

Jang Sung-kyu first gained public recognition by appearing on MBC's 2011 open recruitment program for announcers titled "New Employee." Although he did not ultimately pass the final selection to become an MBC announcer, he was hired through JTBC's special recruitment and became the network's first announcer upon its launch.

In response, Jang Sung-kyu expressed his affection for his first company, saying, "I hope this crisis is overcome well and that the company recovers #JTBC."

Jang Sung-kyu married Lee Yu-mi, a childhood friend from elementary school, in early May 2014, and they have two sons. In 2021, he purchased a building in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, for 6.5 billion won. The building is reportedly now valued at over 10 billion won.

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