'Gombang' Going Up and Down Stairs Countlessly Becomes a Hot Topic
"Earns About 220,000 Won for 3 Hours of Work"
Calculating Monthly... Monthly Income Reaches 6.16 Million Won
Idol group VIXX's Ken took on the challenge of Gom Bang Il. YouTube channel 'Byeolbyeolbyeol Studio'
A job where you can earn 220,000 won per day by working just 3 hours a day has been introduced, attracting the attention of netizens.
Recently, the YouTube channel 'Byeolbyeolbyeol Studio' revealed the idol group VIXX member Ken taking on a job called 'Gombang.' Gombang involves people carrying materials such as bricks, cement, wood, and plywood on their backs or shoulders, also known as 'Yangjung.' Often, elevators cannot be used, and the weight of the materials ranges from about 20 to 60 kg, making the labor intensity very high.
Ken started working as a Gombang worker at an interior construction site. It was an underground site without an elevator. First, Ken learned from a Gombang worker how to balance the center of gravity and then carried a 20 kg wooden beam. Next, he carried two beams on his shoulders at the same time. The weight of two beams is roughly equivalent to that of an 11-year-old child. When Ken struggled to carry two beams, the Gombang worker advised him to "shift the center of gravity," and Ken quickly adjusted and moved the materials.
Ken asked the Gombang workers he was working with, "Do you work like this every day? How many hours do you work on average per day?" The team leader replied, "We work like this every day. On average, about 3 hours per job," adding, "The income is about 220,000 won for 3 hours of work." Assuming they work 28 days a month, the monthly income would be 6.16 million won. When Ken said, "You earn a lot," the team leader explained, "Sometimes we do two jobs a day. Regardless of skill level, the pay is set per person per day." Another Gombang worker said, "I've been working for 5 years," and added, "I earn about 5 million won a month. It's tough, but it doesn't take long, and I'm grateful to be able to make a lot of money."
Idol group VIXX's Ken took on the challenge of Gom Bang Il. YouTube channel 'Byeolbyeolbyeol Studio'
However, due to the physical nature of the job, there is also a risk of injury. A Gombang worker said, "I once strained my back while working," adding, "After receiving physical therapy for 3 days, I got better. You can feel the strain on your body while working." On that day, Ken also took on a task requested by a Gombang worker who had strained his back.
Netizens who watched the video responded with various comments such as "It really looks tough," "Glad it ended without injuries," "I was nervous watching, worried about injuries," "There are so many hardworking people in the world," "Not the time to complain," "You can make money fast doing Gombang part-time," "I hope the money earned isn't all spent on medical bills," and "Ken worked really hard."
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