Former Chungju City official Kim Seon-tae has gained significant attention by quickly amassing 1 million subscribers on his newly launched personal YouTube channel, following his prior fame as 'Chungju Man' on the Chungju City Hall's official channel. As of July 7, his channel surpassed 1.27 million subscribers just a few days after its establishment, highlighting the rapid growth in his viewer base. In a video expressing his gratitude for reaching 1 million subscribers, Kim reflected on the unexpected speed of his channel's growth and his intention to engage with his audience humbly.

In his gratitude video, Kim emphasized his commitment to approach broadcast content with humility, reminiscent of his previous acknowledgments on the Chungju City’s channel, where he also expressed gratitude to his viewers. His achievement with the personal channel, which has outpaced the city channel, brings him mixed feelings, as he wishes for continued success for both platforms. He envisions creating a specialized promotional channel in the future to diversify his content further, hoping for the audience's ongoing support.

Kim also highlighted his ethical stance on the monetization of his channel, pledging to donate 30% of his YouTube earnings. He outlined a simple financial structure in which he would retain 70% of the revenue for personal use while allocating the remaining 30% to charitable contributions. Although he noted that production costs must be considered, Kim expressed a desire to give back to society, underscoring his humble beginnings and the role local support played in his current success, making it clear that he intends to balance personal financial needs with his commitment to social contributions.