Ha Min-ki, the third generation of Shinjeon Tteokbokki, did not put money into the company due to rumors of chaebol idol

Nov 01, 2025

Ha Min-ki, the third generation of Shinjeon Tteokbokki, did not put money into the company due to rumors of chaebol idol



Ha Min-ki, the grandson of the founder of Shinjeon Tteokbokki, a domestic tteokbokki franchise, explained various misunderstandings directly ahead of his debut.

On the 31st of last month, on the YouTube channel 'One Mike', 'Chaebol Doll who swept the news'..A video titled 'Shincheonji Tteokbokki founder grandson unveiled for the first time in real life' was posted.

Recently, the agency Modenberry Korea announced the launch of a new boy group in the second half of 2026, introducing trainee Ha Min-ki. Ha Min-ki, who was born in 2007, made headlines after he was found to be the grandson of Shinjeon Tteokbokki founder and nephew of CEO Ha Sung-ho.




Ha Min-ki, who is called the "Tteokbokki spoon" and joined the "Jaebeol" line even before his debut. Ha Min-ki said the agency didn't know about this at first and was very surprised. On the one hand, he liked it and said he was looking forward to it. I'm practicing hard to meet that expectation" he said.

As for the modifier 'chaebol stone" "I don't think so yet because I'm not a chaebol and my parents are a chaebol." "I think the house was good." The living room is a bit spacious and has a glass window. But my parents didn't like cars very much. I think he just liked Mercedes" he said.

Ha Min-ki, the third generation of Shinjeon Tteokbokki, did not put money into the company due to rumors of chaebol idol
Ha Min-ki said "I saw it in the comment, "Isn't it the case that you put money in the company if it's a chaebol idol?" Not at all, but I've never applied for a meeting, audition, and spent money on something like that in this industry at all. If I spent money, I only spent the tuition fee for the academy. I applied for auditions and went to take pictures. I did it on my own. I think I've auditioned at least 200 times." He also explained the misunderstanding.




Ha Min-ki convinced his father for about a month since he was a junior in middle school. My parents didn't want anything, but I was worried a lot at first because it was difficult to debut in this industry because it was a little hard to survive in many competitors. I think I've been persuaded by saying, 'I don't have to do it, so I'll do it without regrets.'"

She also revealed the advice of her grandmother, the founder of the company. Ha Min-ki said "The world is harsh and hard no matter what. So don't give up. Since my background has been revealed, the brand should not be damaged, and people will be jealous and criticized, but I'm working hard to show that I'm working harder toward the people who support me, regardless of that" he said.

wjlee@sportschosun.com






wjlee@sportschosun.com