As singer Kim Gun-mo has been on official hiatus for six years, his name drew attention as it was mentioned again through broadcaster Jung Joon-ha's YouTube channel.
On the 22nd, Jung Joon-ha released a video titled "Jung Joon-ha, the workout YouTuber who challenges cycling after being revitalized by Mujoden" on his YouTube channel "Jung Joon-ha Ha Ha." The video featured his daily life as he visited a bicycle specialty store in Bundang, Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, to seriously challenge cycling.
That day, Jung Joon-ha revealed his unique affection for bicycles, saying, "I have had this bicycle for over 10 years." He explained the purpose of his visit, saying, "The model I used to see in department stores was discontinued, so I came all the way to Bundang because I heard it was here."
Amid this, there was a bicycle that caught Jung Joon-ha's eye. Admiring its sleek appearance and saying, "It's really pretty," he was informed by a store employee, "This is the model famous for being Kim Gun-mo's bicycle." When Jung Joon-ha, looking astonished, asked, "How much is it?" the employee replied, "17 million won," shocking him.
The employee added, "This model is produced in limited quantities, with only 100 or 191 units made globally, making it rare," and Jung Joon-ha stuttered, "Is this really?" unable to hide his surprise.
Kim Gun-mo is also known as a cycling enthusiast. However, it has been a while since his name was mentioned in public. He suspended his entertainment activities completely in 2019 following allegations of sexual assault. At that time, an employee at an entertainment venue filed a lawsuit claiming Kim Gun-mo assaulted her in 2016, leading to his sudden departure from the SBS variety show "My Little Old Boy."
However, the prosecution issued a non-indictment on Kim Gun-mo in November 2021, two years after the complaint. The employee appealed this decision, but it was dismissed in June 2022, and even after filing for a review, this too was rejected, concluding the case. Kim Gun-mo was cleared of legal charges but has not returned to broadcasting as a result of the aftermath.
Meanwhile, Kim Gun-mo married pianist Jang Ji-yeon in 2020, but after about 2 years and 8 months, he announced their divorce, once again evoking public sympathy.
As Kim Gun-mo's name was unexpectedly mentioned through an expensive bicycle, the interest of fans curious about his recent situation is gathering once again.
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