Kim Jong-kook, the 'king of analog,' drew attention with his determined and planned approach, from navigating without a GPS to purchasing a property worth 6.2 billion won.
In the episode of SBS's entertainment program 'My Little Old Boy' that aired on the 29th, a scene was depicted where Kim Jong-kook went on vacation with Heo Kyung-hwan, Ma Seon-ho, and Jonathan. From the start, the car's air conditioning was off, leading to an outburst of complaints from the members in the sweltering heat, while Kim Jong-kook's 'life without a GPS' was revealed.
He described his way of finding unfamiliar roads, saying, 'First, I search the address and look at the map. I also pay attention to signs. I don't trust machines,' adhering to his expert way of navigation. He boldly stated, 'How can a GPS win over a person's intuition?' Despite taking the wrong path, he joked, 'I carve out nonexistent paths. It's all painted in my mind,' revealing his philosophy on 'feel-based navigation.'
However, the real topic of discussion was something else. Heo Kyung-hwan hinted, 'Recently, I heard Kim Jong-kook bought a house. Everyone was saying, 'Finally, it seems Kim Jong-kook is preparing a newlywed home.' In fact, it was revealed that Kim Jong-kook recently purchased a building in Gangnam, Seoul, worth 6.2 billion won in cash.
In response, Kim Jong-kook hesitated for a moment and said, 'That's true. I have to prepare. What will I do if I have no house?' thus acknowledging the rumors about his newlywed home. Upon hearing his surprising remark, Heo Kyung-hwan reacted, 'Are you revealing your girlfriend right now?' Kim Jong-kook flustered and replied, 'That's not it. But don't you think I need to be prepared to get married?' When Heo Kyung-hwan said, 'Then congratulations on your marriage,' Kim Jong-kook quickly responded, 'Don't say that. You've started to lead things on again,' eliciting laughter.
Meanwhile, Kim Jong-kook explained why he trusts his instincts over a navigation system, recalling, 'I once trusted a GPS during Chuseok and ended up in traffic hell,' reiterating his belief that 'I find my own way.'
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