Ateez’s San Reveals He Paid Off His Parents’ Debts With His Earnings

An upcoming episode of MBC’s The Manager follows the singer from a family anniversary call to a Pokémon shopping trip.

ATEEZ’s San will share how he used his earnings after debut to pay off all of his parents’ debts in an upcoming appearance on MBC’s The Manager.

The singer joins ATEEZ leader Hongjoong in episode 421, airing October 24. The preview promises a look at San’s family relationships, favorite hobbies and everyday routines away from the stage.

ATEEZ’s San Says He Used His Earnings to Clear His Parents’ Debts / MBC

A meaningful way to thank his parents

During the episode, San contacts his parents to mark their wedding anniversary. The conversation leads to the revelation that he cleared their debts with money earned through his career.

The preview connects that gesture to his gratitude for the support they gave him as he worked toward becoming an artist. It does not disclose the amount repaid or when the payments were made.

San also speaks about his roots in Namhae, affectionately introducing himself as the area’s first idol.

A Pokémon outing reveals his playful side

The episode pairs that family moment with a much lighter mission: getting to a Pokémon pop-up store.

San is shown driving to the shop and arriving early to see his favorite characters. Once inside, he enthusiastically sings a Pokémon song and enjoys browsing the merchandise.

It is a playful change of pace for viewers familiar with his intense performances. The production team even gives his imposing stage nickname a cuter twist to match his excitement.

ATEEZ’s San Says He Used His Earnings to Clear His Parents’ Debts / MBC

Life between overseas schedules

The broadcast will also follow San’s hotel routine, showing his casual clothes, compact luggage and appearance without stage makeup.

According to the preview, he spends more than half the year overseas, making travel and temporary accommodation familiar parts of his working life.

The Manager will air on MBC on October 24 at 11:10 p.m. KST.

Editor’s Note

ATEEZ’s overseas career includes performances at Coachella in April 2024, when the group became the first K-pop boy group to perform at the festival. That milestone provides context for the international schedule described in the episode preview. San’s family story and shopping trip offer a more personal view of life around those performances.