Cha Tae-hyun, abstinent for three years, tempted by news of Jennie's recruitment: "Just imagining it feels good" [Bibo TV]

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Actor Cha Tae-hyun revealed that he has not consumed alcohol for the past three years.

On the 9th, a video titled "Meeting of CEOs who hold non-alcoholic dinners: How do we live without alcohol in this tough world?" was released on the YouTube channel 'Bibo TV'.

That day, Song Eun-i stated that she is abstaining from alcohol for health reasons and said, "I have made up my mind, and many people around me have successfully quit drinking. As far as I know, Cha Tae-hyun has completely stopped drinking. I met him once at a gathering, and he didn't drink."

Cha Tae-hyun was then reached by phone. He said, "It's been about three years since I quit drinking," and added, "I didn't just suddenly stop; it happened naturally. Once I discovered non-alcoholic alternatives, I could still attend social gatherings without craving alcohol—it's a unique case."

He also admitted that in the past, alcohol served as his personal reward and stress relief. He recalled, "Back then, drinking sessions were my own form of reward. Alcohol was how I relieved stress. I enjoyed drinking occasions and even drank beverages that didn't pair well with food."

Cha Tae-hyun explained, "Switching to non-alcoholic options made alcohol unnecessary. When going out for drinks, I bring about six cans of Japanese non-alcoholic beer. After finishing them, I put the empty cans back into my cooler bag—that's my own etiquette," which drew laughter from the audience.

He continued, "If I were to stop even non-alcoholic drinks, it would mean losing all social connections." He clarified that while he no longer consumes alcohol, he still enjoys attending drinking gatherings themselves.

Currently leading Basecamp Company, Cha Tae-hyun also shared insights about managing his agency.

He stated, "We don't eat often, and even when we do, our friends are all aware, so there's no issue. We have no managers, so we have no plans to hire more. With Jo In-sung, Jin Ki-joo, and Im Joo-hwan, we're four people with four managers."

He further explained, "Hiring people these days is not easy. When we first started, it was a small company because we were older, had nowhere else to go, and no specific desires. If someone shares a similar mindset, they can join us by bringing just one manager along."

When Kim Sook cited Jennie as an example, Cha Tae-hyun responded, "Just imagining it feels good," eliciting another round of laughter.

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