Singer Kim Jong Kook, now a newlywed, shared honest thoughts on marriage, pregnancy and financial habits while offering warm advice to expecting couples on Channel S variety show Park Jang Dae So.
Park Jang Dae So’s December 24th broadcast featured Kim Jong Kook as a special guest alongside longtime friends Park Joon Hyung and Jang Hyuk. The episode offered a mix of humor, life lessons and touching moments, fitting perfectly with the atmosphere of Christmas Eve.
The trio’s first mission took them to a gym after receiving a request to help find the owners of abandoned sneakers. While investigating, they unexpectedly ran into Kim Jong Kook, who revealed his typical frugal personality by wondering why people would leave “perfectly good shoes” behind. As they examined the items, the conversation naturally turned to Kim Jong Kook’s life as a newlywed.
When asked how the marriage felt, he calmly responded that things hadn’t changed dramatically yet, adding that mutual respect is key. “I don’t nag a lot. We try to respect the different lives we lived before marriage. If something seems uncomfortable, I’m the one to fix it,” he said, offering what viewers dubbed another “legendary quote.” Jang Hyuk responded jokingly, telling him to talk again after having kids, making everyone laugh.
The episode took a more serious turn with the second request of a newly married couple expecting their first child. The wife expressed concern about her husband’s extreme frugality, explaining that he reused disposable items and even consumed shelf-stable food. Although Kim Jong Kook initially defended thrift as a strength, he soon offered balanced advice.
“When your wife is pregnant, excessive frugality can become a source of stress,” Kim Jong Kook said. “It’s important for couples to adapt and find a middle ground.” Park Joon Hyung echoed this sentiment, encouraging her husband to be less strict when it came to preparing for child care.
The final request of the episode provided the most emotional moment. One wife said her husband, a singer who had remained unknown for 10 years, was considering giving up music to support his growing family. The story had a deep resonance with Kim Jong Kook, who secretly prepared a special stage.
In a surprise reveal, Kim Jong Kook appeared and sang “A Man,” before passing the microphone to her husband for a powerful duet that moved everyone to tears. The moment ended when his wife appeared with a bouquet and the couple hugged. The husband later sang Taeyang’s “Eyes, Nose, Lips,” the song he had once sung when they first met in Hongdae.
Offering heartfelt encouragement, Kim Jong Kook said, “If you don’t give up on music and keep challenging yourself, good opportunities will come.” The husband promised not to abandon his dream, ending the episode on a note of hope.
With laughter, realism and heartfelt emotion, Kim Jong Kook once again demonstrated why his words resonate deeply with viewers beyond the stage.
Sources: Netizenbuzz
