Im Debt, an icon of debt, has been operating Duri Land for 40 years → 19 billion debt. It's hard, but I feel good

Jul 21, 2025

 Im Debt, an icon of debt, has been operating Duri Land for 40 years → 19 billion debt. It's hard, but I feel good



Actor Lim Bu-yong, who has been running the amusement park Duri Land for about 40 years, revealed why he did not give up Duri Land even though he became an icon of debt.

The 315th episode of KBS2's entertainment show 「The boss's ears are donkey ears」, which aired on the 20th, drew attention with Lim Debt appearing in the hot topic corner Park Myung-soo's"Walk to the Boss House".

Im Debt expressed pride by saying, `Duri Land is the only place where individuals invest in an amusement park rather than companies.' He "I came to Jangheung Amusement Park for filming a drama, and when I saw children get hurt by soju bottles that adults drank at that time, I decided to make a space for my family to play with when I made money later."," he recalled.




Im Debt did not receive admission fees from Duri Land for years, and poured out efforts of dedication for children, such as immediately discarding any rides that had problems with operation, but it was a debt of 19 billion won that returned. "I think it would be profitable to close the door at that pointAccording to Park Myung-soo's words, the wage debt is "Children's business is not profitable business. It's hard because I don't have money, but I feel really good when the children run and hug me. I can't give up Duri Land because of the children's laughter" was impressed by the expression of one's sincerity.

Lim Debt also told the story of borrowing a large amount of money from comedian Lee Yong-sik and Ko Yi-joo while building Duri Land. Lee Yong-sik, who appeared as a special MC in the studio on this day, said, `I once lent it to Lim because he said he would pay me back just 15 days later, but I was trusted because I paid back the money at the exact date and time without being late for a day.'

After a long period of obscurity, Im also released a behind-the-scenes story of being cast as the main character of the drama 'Love and Truth', which recorded the highest ratings of 87% when it was aired in 1984.




Im Debt has never been late for script rehearsals after becoming a talent through a competition ratio of over 400 to 1, and even cleaned up after it was over. After doing my job so sincerely, I caught the eye of writer Kim Soo-hyun. When I was cast in Love and Truth, I was really happy to say that writer Kim Soo-hyun or `I wrote this thinking about you, Lim Deok-moo.'

Lim's wife, who is in charge of Duri Land's housekeeping, appeared on the broadcast that day, making it even more fun. Lim's wife, who has a gentle and caring smile, never buys me a flower even though I ask her to buy me one. I didn't even get a proposal when I got married``` he looked inwardly disappointed.

Lee Yong-sik, who watched this, said, `Although Im debt is like a manly man, it is really nice when there are two couples. I heard you send a hand heart 60 times a day. 'Teto Nam'Revealed the unexpected story of Im Dong-moo, filling the studio with laughter.




The broadcast on this day 'The boss's ears are donkey ears' recorded a highest viewer rating of 7.7%, ranking No. 1 in entertainment at the same time for 164 consecutive weeks, showing off its overwhelming power. (Based on Nielsen Korea)





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