Singer Kim Jae-joong revealed an incident in which he received threats from paparazzi after meeting a close female friend in Japan.
On the 29th, the YouTube channel 'Jae's Friends' featured Japan's national pop singer Mika Nakashima as a guest, showcasing her friendship with Kim Jae-joong. The two mentioned that they first connected over a music program more than ten years ago and have maintained regular contact up to recently.
Kim Jae-joong noted, "It's been over 10 years since I last contacted Mika, but we haven't met up for drinks in a long time," conveying that they have become closer relatively recently. Mika Nakashima also recalled, "We first met on a music program, and we started hanging out for drinks and meals about ten years ago."
However, the friendship between the two faced an unexpected embarrassing incident. Kim Jae-joong cautiously opened up, saying, "Once, after a Japanese broadcast after-party, I drank alone with Mika at a bar near Roppongi. At that time, paparazzi photographed us." He continued, "It was a night we drank until 5 a.m. Both of us left perfectly fine, and there was no strange behavior at all, but later that paparazzi threatened to publish the photos, saying, 'Let's make a photo book, or I will release them as an article.' In the end, I said, 'Then just release them,' sharing the absurd situation.
To this, Mika Nakashima also added, "That situation was so funny. I don’t understand what’s so interesting about this," while smiling. Kim Jae-joong humorously concluded, "At that time, I joked, 'I hope you take more pictures in the future,'" but the harsh reality of having to endure illegal filming and monetary demands because of being a celebrity left a bittersweet feeling.
Additionally, on this day’s broadcast, the two shared glimpses of their genuine daily friendship. Mika Nakashima exposed, "Kim Jae-joong thinks of me just as a neighborhood aunt," adding, "Around 10 p.m., he often suddenly calls me on video and asks, 'What are you doing right now?' or 'Do you want to have a drink with us?'" Kim Jae-joong honestly said in response, "There are times when I suddenly want to see Mika while I'm out drinking with my staff in Japan. That’s why I reach out. Originally, she's someone who doesn't seem likely to come out easily, but when I call, she surprisingly shows up, which provides a peculiar catharsis."
Kim Jae-joong and Mika Nakashima have established themselves as representative close friends in the entertainment industry. Their unique and sincere friendship brings laughter and inspiration to many.
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