MONSTA X's Jooheon has been maintaining a connection with actress Kim Young-ok for 9 years, adding warmth to their relationship.
On the 28th, the MBN show 'Sokpulijsyo Dongchimi' (hereinafter 'Dongchimi') aired various episodes under the theme 'There is a man closer than my husband.' On this day, Jooheon made a surprise grants appearance in Kim Young-ok's vlog, filling the Saturday night living room with their warm chemistry.
In the video, Jooheon appeared shouting "Grandma!" at a restaurant in Hongdae where Kim Young-ok was waiting. The two shared joyful moments as they held hands and expressed their happiness at the long-awaited reunion, and Kim Young-ok, watching the video from the studio, noted, "He feels like a grandson. Jooheon kept in touch. He even texted me while he was in the military," revealing her special affection.
Continuing the conversation with Kim Young-ok, Jooheon said, "'Dongchimi' is a program that many people watch, including the members and acquaintances. My mother even said, 'That's a tough program to be on'" as he shared his joy. In response, Kim Young-ok explained, "I had no choice but to get my nose pierced because I appeared on that show," causing laughter with her cheerful comment.
The two also talked about the hip-hop program that brought them together. Jooheon, who was Kim Young-ok's rap teacher at the time, said, "What I did with her remains the most memorable, and I cannot express how grateful I am to have had that experience. Even when I was in the military, I often thought about whether she was healthy."
Jooheon's visuals perfectly complemented the hat gifted by Kim Young-ok, drawing attention. Expressing his gratitude, he said, "I don’t have a hat in this color. Thank you," showcasing an exceptional sense of style, which impressed the panelists who commented, "Idols are different."
During the subsequent meal, the two added warmth by sharing dishes such as braised sea bream head, sushi, and beef tartare, feeding each other. Among this, when Jooheon learned that Kim Young-ok had taken the celebrity DinDin to an eel restaurant, he playfully protested, "Why didn’t you take me to the eel restaurant?" When Kim Young-ok brought up 'female friends,' he cleverly replied, "For me, my female friend is my grandmother," bringing laughter to the living room.
After concluding their meal in a friendly atmosphere, the two posed for a four-cut photo at Jooheon's suggestion. Wearing adorable props on their heads, Kim Young-ok and Jooheon took photos together, wrapping up their date warmly with satisfied smiles while promising to meet again. Meanwhile, MONSTA X, to which Jooheon belongs, will hold a solo performance to commemorate their 10th anniversary titled '2025 MONSTA X CONNECT X' from July 18 to 20 at the Olympic Park KSPO DOME in Songpa, Seoul.
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