Kim Jong-kook, buying a 6.2 billion won newlywed home, sparks marriage rumors… "That’s the right story."
My Little Old Boy's Kim Jong-kook surprised everyone with a bombshell statement suggesting he is preparing for marriage, as well as showing off his analog sensibility.
On the 29th, the SBS variety show My Little Old Boy aired footage of Kim Jong-kook embarking on a summer getaway with Heo Kyung-hwan, Ma Seon-ho, and Jonathan. However, the departure was not smooth. The air conditioning in the car didn’t even turn on, leading to a flood of complaints from the passengers, plus Kim Jong-kook's "navigation refusal philosophy" added to the humor.
Kim Jong-kook stated, "I don’t use navigation. I search for addresses and look at maps. I follow nearby signs,” and insisted, “How can a machine beat a person's intuition?" In fact, he turned on a map app to find his way, and the production team excitedly observed whether he could reach the restaurant within 40 minutes in a competition against the navigation system. He also revealed, "If you want to use navigation, you have to consent to personal information, and I really dislike that," and even shared an experience of walking for 40 minutes at night without even installing a taxi app, which surprised everyone.
Heo Kyung-hwan cautiously asked Kim Jong-kook, "You’ve bought a house recently, right? Everyone says you’re preparing for a newlywed home." Earlier, it was reported that Kim Jong-kook fully paid in cash for a house worth around 6.2 billion won in Gangnam, Seoul, which led to rumors of him preparing for a newlywed home. In response, Kim Jong-kook said, "That’s the right story. I have to prepare. How can I manage without a house?" making a bombshell statement that seemed to acknowledge the marriage rumors.
When a surprised Heo Kyung-hwan asked, "Do you have a girlfriend?" Kim Jong-kook replied, "Not really, but preparation is necessary." As Heo Kyung-hwan jokingly said, "Congratulations on your wedding," Kim Jong-kook quickly replied, "Don't say that. Don’t push me into it," waving his hands.
However, his subtle reaction only heightened suspicion. Heo Kyung-hwan noted, "Typically, one would just say 'no,' so saying 'don’t push me' is strange," and did not stop doubting. Kim Jong-kook made a meaningful gesture by shushing with his finger, prompting smiles from the 'Movenjers' mothers who were watching, saying, "Seeing this, someone must be there."
Meanwhile, Kim Jong-kook revealed not just his analog sensibility, but also a thorough management of his personal life and a future-oriented celebrity image, hinting at a 'pink new beginning' and amplifying viewers' curiosity.
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