On the February 12 broadcast of the KBS variety program, former Seoul Central District Court Judge Lee Seong Ho and his wife Yoon Yoo Sun appeared as guests. The couple, married for 25 years with two children, opened up about the reality of long-term marriage, including some heated arguments. Lee humorously described his wife as someone who “blames everything on me” and joked that despite years of presiding over trials, his “most difficult complainant” was his wife.
In the midst of the playful banter, Kim Jong Kook chimed in with a remark that immediately attracted attention. “Where is the logic in a wife’s words?” he said, adding, “It’s a fight you can’t win from the start. Relax, I’m worried about you.” His comment was clearly made in jest, but given his status as a newlywed, it sparked curiosity about his married life.
Host Kim Sook then turned the spotlight on him, asking if he and his wife use affectionate nicknames. Kim Jong Kook responded that they simply call each other by their real names and that there are no special names for pets. When asked if they argue, since many say spouses argue the most, he calmly replied: “It’s not that we’re too happy to argue. We just respect each other’s lives, so there’s really nothing to argue about.”
His response prompted mockery from other cast members, who joked that he was building a “romantic husband” image and even eyed the upcoming show’s title “Choi Soo Jong,” a reference to Choi Soo Jong’s famously devoted husband character. Kim Jong Kook laughed at the comparison, concluding: “I’m a pacifist. I hate fighting.”
Kim Jong Kook reportedly held a private wedding ceremony with a non-celebrity partner in September last year, keeping details largely under wraps. As one of Korea’s most recognizable entertainers, known for both his music career and long presence on variety shows, his transition to married life has naturally attracted public interest.
While his comment about “no logic” in a wife’s words was clearly playful, it highlights the relatable humor that many couples share about marital disagreements. For now, Kim Jong Kook seems determined to keep the peace at home, embracing his new role not only as an entertainer, but as a husband navigating the first months of marriage.
Sources: Netizenbuzz
