"Mother, Jong-kook can't get married"
Despite the concerns of his close friend Cha Tae-hyun, Kim Jong-kook finally sheds the label of a bachelor just before turning 50. His daily life revealed through SBS's "My Little Old Boy" shows a lifestyle focused on strict savings and exercise. This led to worries that marriage would be difficult, but Kim Jong-kook confidently announced his marriage news himself.
On the 18th, Kim Jong-kook revealed a handwritten letter on the official fan cafe, saying, "I had always prepared in my heart that I would write such a letter someday, but now that I am actually writing it, I am more nervous and shaken than I imagined. I am getting married," and added, "This year marks my 30th anniversary since my debut, and although I couldn't create the album I wanted, I have found my other half."
He continued, "I plan to quietly proceed with only family, relatives, and a few acquaintances in the near future," and noted, "It may be late, but how fortunate it is to be going through with it this way. I will work hard to live well," promising fans, "Thanks to you all, I am getting married and taking on a new challenge in life."
Previously, Kim Jong-kook expressed a desire to get married before turning 50. However, viewers who have watched his long-running show "My Little Old Boy," along with family and friends, shook their heads. This is largely due to his daily life being sufficiently explained by his habits of saving and exercising.
#One square of toilet paper is enough
The most representative example is his toilet paper-saving method. Kim Jong-kook confidently confessed on the show, "When I was a child, my father told me to save toilet paper. One square is enough when going to the bathroom. After using one side, if I fold it and target the corners, I can use it three times." Upon hearing this, MC Shin Dong-yeop laughed and said, "If his wife sees this after they marry, she will faint," while Seo Jang-hoon responded, "Isn't this grounds for divorce?" Even the mothers present in the studio couldn't hide their surprise and laughter.
#Water should also be conserved for flavor
The savings did not stop there. Kim Jong-kook also shared his water usage habits, saying, "At home, I don't leave the water running while showering. I repeat turning it on and off." In response, the MCs remarked, "This is far from a romantic married life," shaking their heads.
#Song Ga-in shocked by the miser
As a guest, Song Ga-in responded to Seo Jang-hoon's question, "If you lost all your money and had to choose between Kim Jong-kook, Hee-chul, Kyung-hwan, and Dong-geon, who would you marry?" with, "Still Kim Jong-kook. I can earn money, and I can exercise again," revealing her affection for Kim Jong-kook.
However, Kim Jong-kook revealed during a family trip with the fathers, "I don't wear expensive clothes. My ex-girlfriend gave me shorts, and I checked the price right there," leading to teasing from his siblings. His father also remarked, "You take after me even in that," causing laughter. This scene recorded a viewership rating of 16.8%, marking it as the 'best one minute.'
#A man who loves exercise more
Kim Jong-kook was well aware that his love for exercise made marriage difficult. He said, "I have to love someone, but I love exercise more than women. Marriage should be based on love…" revealing his deeper feelings. The MCs jokingly responded, "I would marry exercise" and "Dumbbells are an ideal partner."
#Cha Tae-hyun was worried, but
Kim Jong-kook's close friend Cha Tae-hyun appeared on MBC Every One's Lifetime Channel show "I Am Angry Right Now" that aired in 2023 and shared, "I'm sorry, but when Jong-kook appeared on 'My Little Old Boy,' I thought, 'Oh, this is not good. If such things come out, women will dislike him.'"
He said, "When I was with Jong-kook, I called his mother while drunk. 'Mother, this isn't good for Jong-kook. He can't get married. You need to help him get out of this situation,' I told her. I thought all these toilet paper-saving habits and turning off the lights were just 'not right.'"
Cha Tae-hyun's worries were unfounded. Overcoming all these unfavorable circumstances, Kim Jong-kook found his lifelong partner. Consequently, many people are giving him unreserved applause for this new chapter in his life.
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