On October 30, sightings of Kim Jong-kook in California were shared on the MBC show “Stingy Man.”
From the past, there have been constant reports of him having a Korean-American girlfriend in Los Angeles. The rumors started in 2017 when Cha Tae-hyun revealed, “I’m sure Kim Jong-kook has a girlfriend in America,” express doubts, “He can’t go to America with just his mother.”
Subsequently, the “Running Man” members also mentioned Kim Jong-kook’s frequent trips to the United States. A Los Angeles-based viewer reported seeing him with “an incredibly beautiful woman.” In response, Kim Jong-kook jokingly said: “I may have to sue Cha Tae-hyun in the future. That’s not really true.” but Jeong Hyung-don attracted attention by mentioning: “He’s meeting Victoria,” referring to the alleged American girlfriend. Kim Jong-kook reacted with surprise, saying: “Shut up” which made everyone laugh.
Furthermore, in September, Kim Sook asked Kim Jong-kook, who often travels to the United States, “Doesn’t Kim Jong-kook have a wife and children in America?” to which Kim Jong-kook replied, “I take my parents with me when I go to shows.”
Kim Sook noted: “So you have a daughter” and Kim Jong-kook replied, “My daughter is entering college. He’s going to UCLA,” adding: “There are two of them; there is also a son. It’s in Los Angeles. My daughter is at UCLA. The entries are detailed; they say she’s a senior.” He seemed resigned to the ongoing rumors, stating, “I often travel to the United States with my mother, but the first rumor came from Cha Tae-hyun.” Tiffany also said she spotted Kim Jong-kook in Los Angeles.
In the latest episode of “Stingy Man”, Harimu mentioned: “I actually met Kim Jong-kook in California,” making the MCs vibrate with excitement. Kim Jong-kook expressed his surprise rather than anger and diverted the conversation. Continuing secret marriage rumors suggesting he has a wife and family in Los Angeles continue to generate buzz.
Source: Daum
