It has been revealed that the royalties from "Kkokkomeon," developed by Lee Kyung-kyu, can be inherited by his daughter.
On KBS 2TV's "The Boss's Ears Are Donkey Ears," it was revealed that the royalties from "Kkokkomeon," a product Lee Kyung-kyu developed in the past, could be inherited by his daughter. Yang Jun-hyuk, who appeared on the show, surprised the cast by mentioning the terms of Lee Kyung-kyu's royalty contract.
On that day’s episode, Lee Kyung-kyu and Kim Sook visited a fishing pond run by Yang Jun-hyuk and engaged in a fishing competition. During this, Lee Kyung-kyu candidly shared his experiences and failures from various food business ventures he had attempted in the past.
When Kim Sook asked about the royalty income from "Kkokkomeon," a product created through the past show "A Man's Qualifications," Lee Kyung-kyu appeared to avoid giving a direct answer. In response, Yang Jun-hyuk explained that the royalty structure allows for the income to be inherited by his daughter, sparking much discussion.
Lee Kyung-kyu's Kkokkomyeon Royalty Rights
During a recent episode of KBS2's 'Boss in the Mirror,' it was revealed that the royalty rights for Lee Kyung-kyu's famous 'Kkokkomyeon' noodle product can be inherited by his daughter. The iconic instant noodle was originally created by the entertainer during his time on the variety show 'Qualifications of Men.'
A History of Business Ventures
Lee Kyung-kyu shared that his history of diverse business ventures, ranging from restaurants to agricultural projects, stemmed from his early career concerns about the longevity of his broadcasting work. Despite past challenges with projects like his premium 'cricket-fed' chicken business, he continues to be recognized for his long-standing contributions to the entertainment industry.