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Ex-comedian Pyo In-bong becomes homeless-serving pastor near Seoul Station

Former comedian Pyo In-bong has taken on a new role, making “bungeoppang” or fish-shaped pastries, near Seoul Station and serving them to homeless people. Thursday’s episode of MBN’s “Exclusive World” highlighted Pyo’s dramatically changed life. Pyo, who rose to fame playing nurse Pyo in the sitcom “Soonpoong Clinic,” was also a member of the comedy group Tintin Five alongside Hong Rok-gi, Kim Kyung-sik and Lee Dong-woo. Today, he runs a performance planning and production company while also serving as a pastor and continuing his cultural missionary work. On the program, Pyo and his wife volunteered at Seoul Station, handing out free food, including bungeoppang to homeless people. The couple began volunteer work in 2024 after Pyo’s wife suggested giving people living on the streets during the cold season a little warmth and comfort. Pyo said he began a new life as a pastor eight years ago after leaving his career in comedy. Looking back on his years of success, Pyo said, “I’ve seen articles saying that I once made 50 million won (about $35,000) a day. Life started moving at such a

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