In 'Running Man,' Kim Jong Kook once again showcased his ultimate thriftiness. His philosophy of spending was felt through the broadcast as he purchased a luxury villa for 6.2 billion won entirely in cash.
Earlier, Kim Jong Kook shared a story about saving money in a recent episode of KBS2's variety show 'Problematic Men in the Rooftop Room,' saying, 'I receive a non-anesthetic colonoscopy due to the expense of the anesthesia.' He shocked the MCs by saying, 'It's possible to talk with the doctor,' and 'I actively recommend the non-anesthetic colonoscopy.'
This is not the end. Kim Jong Kook surprised viewers by revealing that he is still using wet wipes and toilet paper he received as housewarming gifts seven years ago, describing it as practicing 'wet-wipe lighting.' He exhibited a firm stance, saying, 'I have lived well without wet wipes,' and demonstrated the essence of a true 'thrifty man' by mending his worn-out socks. In response, Song Eun Yi remarked, 'Now, whenever I see wet wipes, I think of Jong Kook,' positioning herself as a victim, while Hong Jin Kyung stated, 'I should stop using them now,' raising the white flag.
On the 25th, during the SBS variety show 'Running Man,' Kim Jong Kook's character as a saver continued. In the recent episode, the members joked while mentioning Kim Jong Kook's purchase of the 6.2 billion won cash home, saying, 'Did you buy a house with collected envelopes?' and 'Is it a greenhouse?' which made everyone burst into laughter. The past story of him stacking plastic bags all over his veranda, known as the 'bag disease' incident, was brought up again. To this, Kim Jong Kook declared, 'I cured that disease,' and the members laughed, asking, 'Was that a disease?'
Earlier, Kim Jong Kook purchased a luxury townhouse 'Nonhyeon Appelbaum 2nd' in Gangnam, Nonhyeon-dong, for 6.2 billion won entirely in cash and completed the registration without any liens, proving his skills in wealth management. The villa is known to be a secure, high-end residential area where actor Jang Geun Suk and Lee Yo Won reside.
Kim Jong Kook, who is in the spotlight for both his thrifty mindset and cash real estate purchase, exemplified the saying, 'A penny saved is a penny earned.' His 'thriftiness' has proven to be not just a simple image but a true rich person's philosophy.
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