Former national soccer player Song Jong-kook, a key figure in the 'World Cup semifinals myth,' revealed that he has been living like a 'natural person' in a camper van for four years after his divorce. However, behind this image of a free life, there is a bittersweet controversy as he faced accusations from his ex-wife Park Yeon-soo regarding 'unpaid child support.'
Song Jong-kook revealed his life as a natural person living in a camper van for four years during his appearance on MBN's 'Altoran,' which aired on the 20th.
Song Jong-kook, a key figure in the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup semifinals myth, recalled the glory of receiving a luxury car as a reward. However, he revealed that he has been living in a camper trailer for four years instead of an APT., raising curiosity.
The camper van chosen by Song Jong-kook is situated in a rural area near a small reservoir in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province. The camper van, known to cost around 70 million won, is a small space of 6 pyeong, but Song Jong-kook expressed satisfaction, saying, "The yard is a bit larger than 300 pyeong." He also mentioned that living in a camper van is more comfortable than living in an APT., and he chose this lifestyle for a free and comfortable daily life.
From early morning, Song Jong-kook keeps a simple breakfast with apples and soybean water and manages a lawn as large as a soccer field for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, leading a regular life. Additionally, he teaches children as a youth soccer coach while returning to his camper van to enjoy a meat party with guests, showcasing his cooking skills with homemade ramen, continuing his dual life as a 'natural person' and 'coach.'
This recent situation of Song Jong-kook is drawing attention in connection with the past controversy over 'unpaid child support.' After divorcing Park Yeon-soo in 2015, Song Jong-kook's ex-wife took care of their daughter Song Ji-a and son Song Ji-wook. However, last year, Park Yeon-soo shocked the public by directly accusing Song Jong-kook of 'unpaid child support' through her social media. She left a post with a character photo holding a yellow card, saying, "I only asked to keep the promise made before the law for the children..." and later clarified it as 'child support,' pleading, "I have endured it more than a hundred times. Please just keep the promise."
This controversy contrasts sharply with Song Jong-kook's pursuit of a 'free and comfortable daily life' in a camper van, evoking a sense of bitterness.
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