In the show 'Running Man', Kim Jong-kook mentioned his story about passing the driving test in the United States.
On the broadcast of SBS variety show 'Running Man' on the 13th, Kim Jong-kook expressed his desire to marry.
Kim Jong-kook took on the role of a driving instructor. Kim Jong-kook said, "I’m broadcasting with my life on the line after a long time," appearing in a state that he described as the biggest crisis in his 30-year broadcasting career, bringing laughter.
In particular, Kim Jong-kook noted, "I also got my driver's license in the United States," adding, "On that day, 15 people took the test overseas, and only two passed, and I was one of them," expressing pride. Regarding the pass rate of 13%, Kim Jong-kook remarked, "It’s really hard to get a driver's license in the U.S.," and that he was "a person who has gone through such a tough process," causing laughter.
He then decided to hit the road seriously. Yoo Jae-suk expressed concern, saying, "We are people with a lot of living left," and Kim Jong-kook replied, "I still have to get married; I am still single," adding, "You (Yoo Jae-suk) also have a child behind you." Ji Ye-eun remarked, "It seems you do have thoughts of getting married," which brought laughter. Kim Jong-kook said, "If the tone of voice increases, don’t think I’m angry, it’s just a surprising story," to which Ji Ye-eun responded, "It’s not good if the tone increases, I'll be more surprised if I’m shocked," causing everyone to burst into laughter. Kim Jong-kook then mentioned that there might be a call in a tense situation.
Earlier, Kim Jong-kook became the subject of forced marriage rumors starting with 'Running Man'. On 'Running Man', members often urged him with comments like, "You have a girlfriend" or "You’re getting married; you’re looking for a house." In response, Kim Jong-kook did not deny these claims while also fueling dating and marriage rumors. Additionally, rumors of an 'LA wife' have followed Kim Jong-kook whenever he talks about the United States. This long-standing rumor suggested that Kim Jong-kook already has a wife and child in Los Angeles. To tease Kim Jong-kook, close friends like actor Cha Tae-hyun and comedian Yoo Jae-suk often added comments that caused him embarrassment.
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