Trot Queen Jang Yoon-jeong Becomes Real-Life CEO, Jokingly Rejects Husband Do Kyung-wan as Her Agency's First Client

Summary South Korea's reigning "Queen of Trot," Jang Yoon-jeong, recently made a guest appearance on the popular SBS variety program 'My Little Old Boy' (also known as 'Mom's Diary' or 'Miwoosae'), where she revealed her latest venture: launching her very own entertainment agency. During the broadcast, show hosts Shin Dong-yub and Seo Jang-hoon welcomed Jang as a dependable, familiar presence on the show. Shin joked that she is the ultimate "safety bet" (anjeon-ppang) guest because her quick wit and television experience always guarantee engaging and stable television. The conversation quickly shifted to Jang's elevated status in the industry. While fellow celebrities had previously dubbed her "Chairwoman" (hoejang-nim) as a playful nickname recognizing her immense wealth and longevity in the entertainment scene, Jang confirmed that she has now officially founded an agency, turning the honorary title into reality. Naturally, the show's co-host Seo Jang-hoon asked why her husband, former KBS announcer and television personality Do Kyung-wan, was not signed as the agency's very first artist. Jang brought laughter to the studio by revealing that Do had indeed expressed disappointment over not being recruited. However, Jang held a strict professional boundary, explaining that she turned him down by telling him, "I only manage singers. Go grow elsewhere." When Seo teased whether she rejected him because she feared he wouldn't bring in enough profit, Jang playfully quipped, "Well, that was part of it too." The couple is well known to Korean audiences for their humorous dynamic and candid discussions regarding their family life and significant income disparity. Jang shared that among husbands known in the media for having successful, high-earning wives, Do seems to live with the least amount of self-consciousness or pressure. She added with a laugh that Do himself openly jokes that he has the largest wealth gap with his spouse among celebrity couples. Their playful banter and Jang's practical approach to separating business from marriage resonated strongly with viewers, offering a refreshing glimpse into the dynamics of one of Korea's most beloved celebrity households.