In 'Heart on Wheels,' Kim Jung-hyun sighed when asked if he had a girlfriend.
The episode that aired on the 23rd depicted Jung siblings preparing for a grand village festival for the residents of Hyodong in the KBS2 variety show 'Heart on Wheels' (hereafter 'Heart on Wheels').
That day, the Jung siblings went to sleep worried about a cooking mission for 100 people. While everyone lay down, only Kim Jung-hyun went for a night walk, leaving his spot. Upon returning to the room, Kim Jung-hyun asked, “Shall we go for a walk?” but everyone pretended to be sleeping, eliciting laughter.
Meanwhile, Boom asked Ahn Jae-hyun, “Don’t you have a girlfriend?” Ahn Jae-hyun replied, “Me? Yes,” and then turned the question back, asking, “What about Jung-hyun and Jae-won?”
At that, Kim Jung-hyun unexpectedly replied, “Oh, I do,” attracting attention. He quickly added, “In the future,” and upon hearing this, Kim Jae-won mimicked Kim Jung-hyun's tone and said, “Oh, I don’t.” In contrast, when asked if he had a girlfriend, Boom responded, “I mentioned that my wife’s name is Jung-hyun,” which brought laughter.
In the meantime, Kim Jung-hyun was involved in controversy during a 2018 press conference for the drama 'Time' when he rejected co-star Seo Ye-ji's attempt to link arms and displayed a stiff demeanor. He left the drama midway for health reasons, and during his relationship with Seo Ye-ji, allegations of gaslighting were added, leading to the nickname 'Kim Stiff.'
The messages disclosed three years later included Seo Ye-ji's directives such as “no skinship,” “Kim Stiff, eliminate all skinship,” and “let’s go without romance,” shocking viewers by depicting Kim Jung-hyun's uncritical compliance. Ultimately, Kim Jung-hyun bowed his head and sincerely apologized in a handwritten statement in 2021, saying, “I sincerely apologize to Seo Hyun, who was hurt, and to all the people who struggled with me at that time.”
Recently, at the '2024 KBS Acting Awards' ceremony, he publically apologized in front of Seo Hyun, once again drawing attention. Afterward, through 'Heart on Wheels,' he has been showcasing his quirky charms and has gained the new nickname 'So Jung-hyun,' bringing smiles.
[Photo] Captured from the broadcast of 'Heart on Wheels.'
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