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Black Jack opened in hip Seogyo-dong just three weeks ago, days before the coronavirus crisis began in South Korea. That's Jack in the photo.

"Bad timing, Jack," I said.

"I know," he chuckled. "I ask God, 'Why?' When I first opened, people were queuing outside, to get in."

After finishing law school, Jack took a couple of years off, then moved to Las Vegas, where he stayed for six years. Returning to South Korea, Jack set up an English language academy, and it did so well, he ventured into this two-floor bar and cafe, Black Jack.



Now, both of his businesses are seriously hurting. Many companies have demanded their employees stay home as much as possible after work, so no evening English classes even, which companies normally pay for.

His waitress, Chris, was a stewardess for Eaststar. She's tall, slim and strikingly beautiful. Recently, Chris applied at Korean Air. Certain of getting this job, Chris told Jack she was quitting.

"She told me too soon! Now, Korean Air won't hire anyone."

Because of the coronavirus, all airlines are losing money, but Korean ones are particularly whacked.

"God wants her to stay with you, Jack!"

"She doesn't listen to God."



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