Kim Jang-hoon from 'Radio Star' clarified the financial difficulties that had spread in the public eye.
On the 6th, the MBC entertainment show 'Radio Star' featured singers Kim Jang-hoon, Bobby Kim, Jo Sung-mo, and Son Ho-young. All of them had been not only influential in their time but also active as an iKON, and they expressed their gratitude for the love they received during their prime.
Kim Jang-hoon became unexpectedly embroiled in controversy surrounding financial difficulties. The story was tied to the fact that he could not pay his rent while he was performing at a market.
Kim Gu-ra asked, "Not to the extent that it causes concern?" and Kim Jang-hoon replied, "I live in Daechi-dong, Gangnam, and just the day before yesterday, I ate 300g of beef shrimp. So there's no need to worry." However, he noted that being respected as a senior celebrity was something he disliked, and he expressed a preference for being treated as a subject of ridicule, showing his unique simplicity.
Bobby Kim made an appearance after a long time. He boasted about the changed lifestyle patterns after his marriage and shared episodes about meeting his wife.
Bobby Kim said, "I held a concert in Hawaii in 2009, and my wife was among the staff then. I fell in love at first sight as soon as I got out of the car. She was a natural beauty with long straight hair. It was in slow motion." He added, "When my wife came to Korea, we met briefly and parted ways. Then in 2019, when I appeared on 'King of Mask Singer,' I received a message asking if I was doing well. It had been 10 years since we parted, so I thought it was an opportunity to win her back."
He said, "I gained a little weight, but she's still a natural beauty. So I drank. I thought that if I didn't confess my feelings now, I might live alone forever. I told her that I wanted to spend my life with her," as he revealed a photo of his wife.
Son Ho-young and Jo Sung-mo also reflected on the times they enjoyed popularity, which excited many hearts across the nation. Son Ho-young remarked, "Park Jun-hyung has been on several times. But he looked quite shabby. I've known him for almost 30 years, but hearing him say the same things here makes me not want to see that." He added, "When I was invited, I didn't know I would be appearing alone. I thought it was for g.o.d, and since I had been active lately, I assumed that invitation would be for that. But it turned out I was solo. Something went wrong," making everyone laugh.
Jo Sung-mo, who debuted as a faceless singer and later became known for various commercials and catchphrases, said, "It felt strange when I shot a plum advertisement. Is it really okay to do this? Isn't it too cringey? My personality isn't cute at all." He recounted, "One day, I went to the theater, and saw a commercial I shot was playing, observing the reaction from the audience. The men seemed angry, and the women responded positively," indicating that he felt the popularity at the site.
He reflected, "Now I'm thankful that when I say the magical phrase, 'I will bite you,' people react warmly. At that time, I was loved a lot," repeatedly expressing gratitude for the love he received in the past.
[Photo] MBC entertainment show 'Radio Star'
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