Trainer Yang Chi-seung, who fell victim to a "scam," lost 2 billion won over three years: "I cried out loud while wearing my helmet" [Radio Star]

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Trainer Yang Chi-seung opens up on 'Radio Star' about the actual scale of the damage he had to bear following the closure of his gym, as well as the inner turmoil he could not easily share with anyone. Regarding the incident previously reported as a "1.5 billion won scam victim," he reveals that when factoring in the deposit, facility investment costs, member refunds, and attorney fees, along with the period during which he was unable to operate properly, the total damage amounted to "nearly 2 billion won." He also shares stories about the people around him who supported him through difficult times, including a moment when he screamed and cried inside his motorcycle helmet.

MBC's 'Radio Star' (Planner: Choi Yoon-jung / Directors: Yoon Hye-jin, Hwang Yun-sang, Byeon Da-hee, Yang In-hye), airing on the 7th, will feature a special episode titled "You Can't Just Sit Still~," with appearances by Choi Kang-hee, Oh Man-seok, Kim Won-hyo, and Yang Chi-seung.

Yang directly explains the aftermath of the donation-for-contribution scam that erupted over the gym he had operated for a long time. He reveals that initially, he intended to simply get his deposit back and leave, but after hearing from other tenants who faced similar issues, he became aware of the severity of the situation. He explains that in addition to the deposit, there were significant facility investment costs, amounts owed to members, and attorney fees. Adding to this the period of approximately three years during which he was unable to conduct business properly, he discloses the scale of the damage, stating, "It came out to nearly 2 billion won."

He also confesses to the difficult times hidden behind his consistently bright and cheerful demeanor. Yang reveals that when stress reached its peak, he would put on his helmet while on his motorcycle and scream and cry for a long time. He calmly recalls the arduous period, noting that by the time he arrived home, he would wipe away his tears and return as if nothing had happened.

Yang confesses that it was the hearts of the people around him who helped him get back on his feet. He shares anecdotes about Choi Kang-hee, who prayed for him, and Kim Suk, who lent a hand by looking into new locations for a gym. Yang reveals that seeing the people who comforted and cared for him made him think, "I feel too ashamed to collapse like this," which gave him the strength to rise again.

Yang Chi-seung's journey of challenges, driven by his inability to sit still, does not end there. He reveals that he also took on 'Black and White: Lisa,' a show he enjoys cooking for. After preparing for several months, he went to shoot the episode and even heard from the production team, "The editing turned out well, so enjoy watching it." However, he shares an anecdote about experiencing the humiliation of being edited out, as he gathered his family in front of the TV to wait for his appearance, but despite episodes passing, he never showed up, eliciting laughter.

Even after the gym closure, he continues to pursue new endeavors. Yang reveals that he is developing a location-based app that makes it easy to find affordable and cost-effective restaurants, and has also started a company related to fitness equipment. He adds that he is preparing for another beginning by creating a platform connecting trainers with members and entering the food business.

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