On the broadcast of 'Running Man' on the 25th, the news of Kim Jong-kook's home purchase was mentioned.
On that day, the members joked looking at Kim Jong-kook, asking, "Did Jong-kook collect envelopes to buy a house?" and "Is it a vinyl house?" eliciting laughter.
This is because Kim Jong-kook recently earned the nickname "The Man from Nowhere" due to the abundance of plastic bags in his house.
In response, Kim Jong-kook said, "Since then, I have fixed my (plastic) disorder," revealing that he has quitted his habit of collecting plastic bags, and the members burst into laughter once again, asking, "Was that a disorder?" Despite the cheerful jokes, Kim Jong-kook's cash purchase of 6.2 billion won drew envy from the members.
Earlier, Kim Jong-kook attracted attention by purchasing the luxury villa 'Nonhyeon Apelbaum 2nd' in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, entirely in cash. This villa is known for its stringent security system and guaranteed privacy, making it a preferred location for stars and corporations, where actors Jang Geun-seok and Lee Yo-won reside.
With this, Kim Jong-kook joined the ranks of 'cash real estate purchasing celebrities' following Yoo Jae-suk and Lee Hyori. Yoo Jae-suk bought a penthouse in Nonhyeon-dong in cash for approximately 8.7 billion won last year, and Lee Hyori also purchased a detached house in Pyeongchang-dong for 6 billion won in cash.
Amidst the joke about buying a house with plastic bags, Kim Jong-kook's persona as a 'cash asset holder' was revealed in this episode. Even within the humor, the dignity of Kim Jong-kook, the 'man who bought a house for 6.2 billion won in cash,' surely shined.
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