Singer Kim Jang-hoon, who is referred to as a 'donation angel' for donating over 20 billion won, recently opened up about rumors surrounding his financial difficulties.
On the 6th, Kim Jang-hoon appeared on the MBC entertainment program 'Radio Star' alongside Bobby Kim, Cho Sung-mo, and Son Ho-young for the 'Brother, Are You Coming Back?' special. He revealed that he was born in 1963 and is now 63 years old, saying, "Now I openly share my age. I used to hide it for fear of deceiving my fans, but now, thanks to my alter ego 'Forest?l Hoon,' I have many fans in their teens and twenties," he smiled.
During the broadcast, the controversy surrounding Kim Jang-hoon's financial difficulties was also mentioned. MC Kim Gu-ra carefully brought up, "Recently, Kim Jang-hoon caused concern among his juniors due to articles about his financial struggles."
In response, Kim Jang-hoon said, "It is true that I was two months behind on my rent, but that doesn't mean I'm in financial distress. Such things can happen in life," and clarified, "During the COVID-19 pandemic, I voluntarily performed at the traditional market because the market was struggling, but they connected that to 'performances in financial hardship.'"
He added, "I have never been financially abundant, neither then nor now. My living standards are almost at zero," revealing a candid side. However, when Kim Gu-ra asked again, "Isn't it really a cause for concern?" Kim Jang-hoon responded, "I live in Gangnam's Daechi-dong, and just the other day, I had 300 grams of beef and shrimp," and smiled. To this, Kim Gu-ra reacted by saying, "We don't worry about celebrities."
He stated, "I don't want to be respected as an extraordinary person now or ever. I'd rather be ridiculed and bring laughter."
Kim Jang-hoon is one of the most notable entertainers who has practiced positive influence by donating over 20 billion won. However, through this broadcast, he also conveyed his sincere wish to be remembered for his cheerful and down-to-earth life rather than the weight of being a 'donation angel.'
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