Actor Kim Min-jong recently revealed that his so-called “life in a container” continues My Ugly Duckling from SBS it was not real, but a television production, clearing up misunderstandings about alleged “dinner and running” incidents.
In November 2020, Kim Min-jong appeared on the show as a “new son”, showing a minimalist lifestyle in a container house in the mountains of Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi Province. The show highlighted a simple kitchen, a cot and her morning routine of lighting a wood fire, which attracted attention for its natural, pared-back aesthetic.
At the time, Kim Min-jong shared emotional reflections, including dealing with his mother’s death. The MCs praised him as a “handsome natural man”, marveling at the contrast between his celebrity image and the simple lifestyle depicted.
However, during a recent appearance on KBS1’s morning courtyardKim Min-jong revealed the truth behind the broadcast: “It was made to look like I was living in a shipping container, but it was for TV. I was filming in Yangpyeong near my mother’s resting place, but I didn’t actually live there.” he explained. He added that many viewers mistakenly thought he had moved on, even joking about concerns about his long hair and beard.
Kim Min-jong also addressed rumors that he didn’t pay at a restaurant, clarifying: “I didn’t leave without paying. I tried to pay, but the owner refused my money.” He humorously recounted how the restaurant owner insisted on treating him, saying: “Why do you live like this? You were so handsome before… Eat well, I don’t accept money.”
Concluding the interview, Kim Min-jong reassured fans, stating: “I am well and live well in Gangnam”, silencing all voices.
Sources: Netizenbuzz
