Kim Jong Kook, who appeared as a guest on 'Park Jang Dae So,' delivered an emotional stage for the applicant couple along with memorable quotes, bringing warm laughter and emotion fitting for Christmas Eve.
On Wednesday the 24th, the ninth episode of Channel S's 'Park Jang Dae So' (production: SK Broadband) showed a day in which '30-year best friends' Park Joonhyung and Jang Hyuk joined special guest Kim Jong Kook to resolve various "calls" (requests). In particular, Kim Jong Kook completed an emotional collaboration stage with a 10-year unknown singer and his longtime fan, leaving not only the applicants but also viewers moved to the core of their hearts.
That day, the 'Park Jang bro' received the first "call," "There are many shoes without owners. Please help find the owners," and headed to a gym. It turned out the applicant was the gym owner, who asked, "Many members leave their sneakers behind; we hope you two can help find the owners." Taking the 'member list' that needed to be called, the 'Park Jang bro' spotted a gym-goer lifting nearby. Approaching the familiar back, they confirmed it was singer Kim Jong Kook. 'Jang bro' Jang Hyuk and his close friend Kim Jong Kook stepped up as that day's 'call' troubleshooters. Showing warm loyalty, Kim Jong Kook checked the 'call' details and from the start revealed his "stingy Jongkook" instinct by asking, "Why didn't they take perfectly fine shoes with them?"
While organizing the shoes, they talked about Kim Jong Kook's newlywed life. Park Joonhyung asked, "Isn't it good now that you're married?" and Kim Jong Kook replied, "(With my younger wife) we don't have children yet, so it's not that different from before marriage and it's good." Asked, "Don't you fight because of house cleaning?" he said, "I hardly nag. We try to respect the times we lived differently. If something is uncomfortable, I can fix it," offering a memorable line. Then Jang Hyuk shot back, "Have a kid first and then talk!" leaving Kim Jong Kook dazed.
Amid chaotic chemistry, the three called gym members one by one to tell them, "Please pick up your sneakers." When one member responded, "Please dispose of them," Kim Jong Kook expressed his true feelings, "They're precious shoes; shouldn't they be taken?" and Park Joonhyung agreed, saying, "Right. After a god concert I also take leftover water and wet wipes home." United by frugality, they warmly welcomed members who came to the gym to retrieve shoes in person, and even actively encouraged membership renewals, pleasing the applicant gym owner.
After successfully completing the first "call," the 'Park Jang bro' and Kim Jong Kook received a serious(?) second "call" saying, "I'm worried whether I should live with such a husband." Entering a building, they met the applicant newlyweds. The wife who sent the 'call' to 'Park Jang Dae So' lamented, "My husband is so stingy that he doesn't throw things away and eats food long past its expiration date. Our baby will be born soon and I'm worried he'll keep doing this." Ha
But Kim Jong Kook defended the husband, saying, "Isn't that a virtue?" Encouraged, the husband boasted his usual "stingy skills," like reusing wet wipes, not throwing away increased socks, and cutting used toothpaste tubes. Park Joonhyung smiled contentedly and sympathized, saying, "I use a razor until (my facial skin) hurts, and I wear underwear for more than 10 years." The applicant couple even revealed their "household" ledger, and looking through the items Park Joonhyung advised, "Everything is fine, but I hope you'll be less stingy about preparing for childcare." Kim Jong Kook also said, "Your saving could stress your pregnant wife, so I hope you coordinate well," successfully resolving the applicants' "call."
Finally, the three received a desperate "call": "My husband is a 10-year unknown singer and is thinking of quitting to support his family. Give him courage so he won't lose his dream." At a cafe, the applicant said, "I met my husband busking in Hongdae six years ago, dated for a long time, got married this year and now have a child. My husband is a longtime fan of Mr. Kim Jong Kook and even made a cover video of 'One Man,'" and showed her husband's singing video. Seeing it, Park Joonhyung encouraged the husband, saying, "I debuted with god at 30," and then joked, "Were your ancestors mosquito(?) style?" referring to the husband's falsetto and causing everyone to burst out laughing. Kim Jong Kook hinted, "I listened to the story in advance and prepared a special stage." Following their plan, the 'Park Jang bro' met the applicant's husband at a barbecue restaurant and acted as if giving 'life counseling.' Unaware, the husband confessed to the 'Park Jang bro,' "I have a family now to take responsibility for, so I'm thinking of quitting singing." Waiting in a nearby control room, Kim Jong Kook said sympathetically, "I can understand his concern. Once you have a family, you can't act selfishly."
Moved by the sincere advice of the 'Park Jang bro,' the husband's eyes became moist, and Kim Jong Kook unexpectedly appeared before them singing his song 'One Man.' After finishing the first verse to the guests' cheers, Kim Jong Kook handed the microphone to the applicant husband. Overcome with emotion, the husband steadied himself and passionately sang the second verse, turning the scene into a sea of tears. The wife then appeared with a bouquet and the couple tightly embraced. Finally, the husband performed Taeyang's 'Eyes, Nose, Lips,' which he had sung when he first saw his wife busking in Hongdae, adding to the emotion. Kim Jong Kook warmly said, "If you keep challenging and don't give up on music, good opportunities will come." The applicant husband vowed, "I'll keep trying hard and won't give up as you've helped me like this," bringing smiles to the 'Park Jang bro.'
You can see the cheerful activities of Park Joonhyung and Jang Hyuk, who run to any place with a "call (request)," every Wednesday at 8:50 p.m. on Channel S's 'Park Jang Dae So'.
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