Kim Nam-joo, a 100-year-old fountain, a plum tree, and even cherry blossoms… the 80-pyeong luxury garden house
On 'My Little Old Boy,' actress Kim Nam-joo mentioned her home in Samseong-dong, where she has lived for 20 years, astounding everyone. Among these, the 100-year-old French fountain and the 80-pyeong garden filled with various saplings were undoubtedly the talk of the town.
In the SBS entertainment show 'My Little Old Boy' aired on the 29th, Kim Nam-joo grants for the first time in 32 years since her debut, introduced her home, which reflects her 20-year marriage to Kim Seung-woo, and is a 'secret garden' where all four seasons can be fully enjoyed.
What particularly caught the attention was the 100-year-old French fountain situated right in the middle of the house. When Seo Jang-hoon asked, 'It's rare to have something like this in a house; how did you bring it in?' Kim Nam-joo responded, 'Since I'm Catholic, I thought it would be good to have a lot of water in the house, so I installed it following feng shui. I have been managing it for over 20 years now,' she laughed. 'Sometimes, if it cracks, I just use it because it's pretty,' she added.
A garden video revealed on Kim Nam-joo's YouTube channel has also drawn attention. The garden, spanning about 80 pyeong, is densely filled with a variety of plants from flowers to trees, and the living room boasts high-priced artworks and a fireplace that exemplify luxury itself. Kim Nam-joo noted, 'Sitting here drinking champagne on a rainy day is just so happy. I enjoy the sunshine, rain, and snow. It's so nice that I can't move.'
Above all, scattered throughout the garden were not just simple 'landscaping plants,' but saplings intended for brewing alcohol. Kim Nam-joo revealed, 'I have a plum tree, so I make plum syrup and plum wine myself. There's a cherry blossom tree too. I pick the cherry blossoms to make cherry blossom wine,' disclosing the secret of 'Nam-joo's alcohol.' In response, Shin Dong-yeob laughed, 'Does your house only have trees for brewing alcohol? They're all saplings.'
Additionally, this house features a green gate custom-made in Italy as a birthday gift from Kim Seung-woo, a traditional hanbok designed by Park Sul-nyeo for their daughter's first birthday, and art pieces drawn by their son, making the space filled with family time and memories. Kim Nam-joo remarked, 'In the passionate days, I selected each tile and requested the installation. Nowadays, the Moroccan-style tiles are common, but back then, they were rare. I sourced them at a high price, but now they are cheap,' sharing a bittersweet interior story.
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