Serial entrepreneur Jo Jung-kyu, who has achieved annual sales of 100 billion won, revealed the secrets to his success and gave viewers a tour of his home in Pyeongchang-dong on the EBS show “Seo Jang-hoon’s Millionaire Next Door.”
Serial entrepreneur Jo Jung-kyu has drawn attention by revealing the story of his business success—from selling 600-won toys to achieving annual sales of 100 billion won—as well as his grand mansion in Pyeongchang-dong. On the EBS program “Seo Jang-hoon’s Millionaire Next Door,” which aired on the 1st, Seo Jang-hoon and Jang Ye-won visited Cho Jung-kyu’s home to learn about his unique business philosophy and daily life.
Cho Jung-kyu has solidified his position in the industry by simultaneously running seven businesses, including restaurants, event planning, marketing, and design. In particular, he shared an anecdote about earning 100 million won by selling dinosaur toys during the 1993 release of the movie “Jurassic Park,” earning praise from Seo Jang-hoon for his exceptional business acumen.
Cho Jung-kyu’s home in Pyeongchang-dong, unveiled on the show, caught viewers’ attention with its spacious terrace, neatly organized interior, and luxurious decor. Seo Jang-hoon couldn’t help but marvel at the tidy condition of every corner of the house and the high-end lighting fixtures.
The special connection between Jo Joong-kyu and Seo Jang-hoon was also revealed. The two were seniors and juniors at the same middle school, and they entertained viewers by sharing memories of running into each other at school in the past.
The Entrepreneur Behind the 100 Billion Won Revenue
Serial entrepreneur Jo Joong-gyu, who manages seven diverse businesses including event marketing and manufacturing, recently shared his journey to success on 'Seo Jang-hoon's Neighbor Millionaire.' Jo, who has launched over 10 ventures, is recognized as a leader in the event industry, having executed major projects like the BTS comeback drone show.
From 600 Won Toys to Business Success
Jo Joong-gyu’s business acumen was evident early on when he invested 26 million won into dinosaur toys ahead of the 1993 'Jurassic Park' release. By selling the 600-won toys for 3,000 won each outside theaters, he generated approximately 100 million won in profit, marking the start of his career as a successful entrepreneur.