Kim Jong-min candidly shared stories about his marriage to his wife, who is 11 years his junior.
On the April 19th episode of KBS2's variety show 'Problematic Men Season 2' (hereafter 'Problematic Men'), episode 272 featured 'April's Newlywed' Kim Jong-min joining the rooftop room to engage in a dopamine-filled quiz battle with Song Eun-i, Kim Sook, Kim Jong-kook, Hong Jin-kyung, Yang Se-chan, and Joo Woo-jae. According to Nielsen Korea, 'Problematic Men' recorded ratings of 3.2% nationwide, 3.0% in the metropolitan area, and 1.0% among the 2049 demographic, continuing its upward trend.
The episode, with a newlywed guest, was filled with lively discussions about marriage and dating. Yang Se-chan shared, "These days, my mom is starting to talk about marriage," revealing his current situation. Song Eun-i teased Joo Woo-jae, saying, "Woo-jae is at an age where he lacks energy for dating," which prompted a defensive reaction from him. Kim Jong-kook offered practical advice, telling Joo Woo-jae, "You should go and prepare in advance," to which Joo Woo-jae humorously replied, "If I go now, all the kids will come out," sparking laughter with their playful banter.
Kim Jong-min, exuding the aura of a sweet newlywed, excited the hosts. He shared, "After getting married, it's nice to have someone to hug in the morning. It gives me a sense of stability and helps me sleep well." Kim Jong-kook, in a fit of jealousy, joked, "You must be taking sleeping pills at night," adding to the humor. Undeterred, Kim Jong-min praised his wife, saying, "She speaks beautifully and understands me a lot," while also addressing rumors of her resemblance to Irene by stating, "She doesn't look like Irene," drawing attention.
Kim Jong-min reminisced about his first meeting with his wife, revealing that he met her through an acquaintance and immediately thought, "She seems nice." Joo Woo-jae playfully asked, "Do you often feel that way, or was it special that day?" Kim Jong-min, without hesitation, replied, "I felt it for the first time that day," eliciting reactions of "You're a married man now!"
He also shared his proposal story, saying, "I set up lights along a park trail. My brother-in-law, who runs an event company, helped me." The hosts teased him, asking, "Did you hire a professional?" and "Was it your brother-in-law's proposal?" joking that Kim Jong-min only paid for it.
Kim Jong-kook, dubbed the 'envy incarnate,' added to the laughter. Kim Jong-min pointed out that Kim Jong-kook was the one who questioned his marriage decision, asking, "Are you really okay? Are you happy?" Kim Jong-kook, who initially seemed skeptical, turned out to be the generous friend who gifted a refrigerator to Kim Jong-min's newlywed home, adding warmth to the story.
The conversation also touched on Kim Jong-min's plans for children. He expressed his desire to have two kids, regardless of gender, and mentioned that he plans to start trying after their honeymoon. He added, "As soon as we return from the honeymoon, we'll visit the hospital. I hope they look like me; it would be amazing," sharing his heartfelt thoughts.
By Taeyuna, TenAsia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr