[Instagram of Jeongsuk, Season 20 of 'Naneun Solo']
[Instagram of Jeongsuk, Season 20 of 'Naneun Solo']

Jeongsuk, a Season 20 contestant on the dating reality show "Naneun Solo," has revealed how much she has earned as an influencer since leaving her job at a major conglomerate.

On Sunday, Jeongsuk posted a video to her social media accounts titled "The reality of an influencer who quit a big company."

"When I said I was going to quit a big company, so many people told me, 'Are you crazy? How are you going to make a living doing that?'" she said. "After leaving, I earned the equivalent of my LG salary in just three days through a single group buy."

She also used the video to promote a course in which she said she would share her marketing know-how.

Jeongsuk appeared on "Naneun Solo," a dating variety program that airs on SBS PLUS and ENA, as a Season 20 contestant. She became known by the nickname "Kiss Girl" after kissing a male cast member on the show. She had previously worked as a manager-level product planner at LG Electronics before leaving to pursue a full-time career as an influencer.

She has hinted at her income on several occasions. While at LG Electronics, she said she earned around 100 million won ($66,400) a year, but said her current earnings exceed that — adding that she now brings in roughly the price of a mid-size car every month.

Responding to speculation that she only quit after gaining fame through "Naneun Solo," Jeongsuk said she had been planning her departure for five years. "I have been working hard with a long-term plan to build my personal brand," she said.


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