"Start with a baby no matter what"… Kim Jongmin, from KOYOTE, worries about preparing for a second child and housing as a real-life breadwinner
KOYOTE's Kim Jongmin revealed a desperate wish for a second child and confessed realistic worries about a newlywed home and buying his own home. The changes shown through variety shows made it clear he has entered "postmarriage father mode."
Recently, 2 Days & 1 Night season 4 featured a "2026 new year plan manipulation team" special. While members revealed their new year goals, Kim Jongmin drew attention unmistakably with plans for a second child. When DinDin asked, "Hyung, you have plans for this year, right?" Kim Jongmin firmly declared, "I have plans. Start with a baby no matter what. Don't mess with me." He then joked, "Don't make me feel out of condition," drawing laughter.
Moon Seyoon testified to Kim Jongmin's thorough preparation, saying, "He has been managing his body since before marriage. For this year," and DinDin also clicked his tongue, saying, "If he manages to this extent, after this year he'll be like brother Sean next year." In fact, Kim Jongmin has received support after news that he even quit drinking to prepare for a second child.
This change continued on the 11th on My Little Old Boy. In a recent broadcast, Kim Jongmin, facing the end of his newlywed home's jeonse contract, revealed deep worries, saying, "I don't know whether I should buy a house or whether jeonse or monthly rent would be better." In particular, he honestly said, "I've been a singer for 20 years but still don't have a house," surprising the studio.
In response, Cho Hyun-a offered practical advice, saying, "Real estate values rise faster than the value of money," and a certified real estate agent explained, "If you have the funds, it's good to buy a house when needed and hold it for about 10 years." With specific areas such as Sangye-dong and Cheongnyangni mentioned, Kim Jongmin's expression also changed.
Meanwhile, Kim Jongmin opened a new chapter in life last April when he married a businesswoman 11 years younger. Since then, images of him preparing for a second child and worrying about buying a house have been revealed one after another, conveying the process of changing from the "oldest brother on variety shows" to a "real-life breadwinner." Kim Jongmin's 2026 plan: he is taking one step closer to his family.
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