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‘Dinner’s on me': Samsung, Hyundai billionaires pick up entire restaurant bill after hosting Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, and Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun Chung were hanging out in South Korea.
A video of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang hanging out with Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chairman Euisun Chung has gone viral. The moment, captured at an eatery in Seoul's Gangnam district has taken the Huang's fans by surprise. Reportedly, after hanging out, the tech leaders handed gifts to the fans who were waiting outside the establishment.
Samsung, Hyundai chiefs foot everyone’s bill:
Lee, during the meeting, said, “Dinner’s on me tonight,” prompting cheers from those present at the restaurant. At that moment, Huang reportedly joined in and said, “Everybody, dinner is free!”
Initially, Lee paid everyone’s bill, including those dining at the restaurant at the time. Later, Chung paid the remaining balance.
The three met for a casual day out at a popular South Korean restaurant. According to a report by the Korean Herald the venue was selected by Nvidia.
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Jensen Huang's ‘love shot’ video:
A footage, captured from outside the restaurant shows the trio drinking in a way known as “love shot.”
What is ‘love shot’?
Popular in Korean drinking culture it is a way where two people drink with arms entwined. Though often done by couples, this is also a symbolic gesture which represents closeness.
Samsung, Hyundai billionaires foot bill for entire restaurant
Following the meal, Samsung chief Lee reportedly offered to foot the bill for all the other guests who were at the popular eatery, prompting cheers from people.
“Dinner’s on me tonight,” Lee said, Korea Herald reported.
To this, Jensen Huang joked, “Everybody, dinner is free!”
While Lee paid for cost of meals for the other guests, Hyundai chief Chung paid the remaining balance, according to the report.
What did social media say?
An individual posted, “Ohh, they got something cooking. I think they are going to go after the autonomous driving goal. Nvidia chips and learning environment. Samsung FABs and cameras. Hyundai's electric vehicle manufacturing.” Another added, “Party hard Jensen, you deserve it.”
A third joked, “Tomorrow's announcement: Nvidia buys Samsung and partner with Hyundai.” A fourth wrote, “Shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots!!!!”
Fans jokingly called the meeting of the trio the "chimaek summit.” As per the Korean Herald the term is a combination of two words - "chicken" and "maekju" (beer).
Jensen Huang on South Korea visit:
"I'm looking forward to seeing your president tomorrow at APEC, and Korea and Nvidia have many announcements, and I have many incredible partners here, and we have many announcements to make," Huang told the outlet.
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"I just arrived (in Korea). We just landed a few hours ago. Plenty to talk about (regarding HBM with Samsung Electronics). We will talk about many things," he added.
Jensen Huang, Lee Jae-yong, and Chung Eui-sun visited South Korea to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.
