Comedian Kim Jun-ho Plans to Marry Kim Ji-min Next Year, Chooses Honeymoon Destination

Comedian Kim Jun-ho has announced his intention to marry his girlfriend, Kim Ji-min, next year. He revealed that he chose their honeymoon destination during the European trip on 'Dokbak Tour 3'.

On the 22nd, a press conference for Channel S, SK Broadband, AXN, and K-star's variety show 'Nidonnaesan Dokbak Tour 3' (hereafter 'Dokbak Tour 3') was held. The event was attended by Kim Dae-hee, Kim Jun-ho, Jang Dong-min, Yoo Se-yoon, Hong In-gyu, and MC Toby.

'Dokbak Tour' has garnered enthusiastic responses since its first season in September last year, where participants pay for their travel expenses out of their own pockets, leading to the production of season 3.

Kim Jun-ho said, "I've seen many articles about the accumulated fatigue from talking about marriage. Every time I mention it on shows like 'Dolsing Fourmen', articles come out, making everyone, including the reporters, tired."

He continued, "After visiting the Czech Republic on 'Dokbak Tour 3', I told Ji-min, 'How about Europe instead of Hawaii for our honeymoon when we get married?' I think we will get married next year. I'm tired too. Ji-min also made a casual remark on 'Oh Eun-young's Golden Counseling Center', which became a big article. I felt the impact and thought we should hurry up with the marriage. This is real."

Kim Jun-ho added, "Jang Dong-min and Hong In-gyu spend the most money. Hong In-gyu spent 3 million won in Japan. He even cried because he spent more than his appearance fee. Many people ask if anyone spends their own money on our show. Although I received the most penalties, Jang Dong-min spent the most money."

Jang Dong-min claimed, "I spent about 480 million won," but the production team corrected, "He spent over 10 million won." Jang Dong-min joked, "The production team is crazy. They extorted about 50 million won from celebrities."

Regarding the relationships among the members, he said, "We worked together on 'Amazing Outing' in 2007. Even after 20 years, nothing has changed. We were in our early 30s then, but we were treated like old men. Now we're in our 50s, and it's still the same. Hong In-gyu is 45, but he still feels like the youngest."

Jang Dong-min added, "It would be nice if the program captures the years we age together as close friends. If it continues, it will be fun regardless of the content as long as the five of us are together."

Hong In-gyu said, "Recently, I appeared on 'Radio Star' and mentioned that I earn about 60 million won a month, which became a big article. I also said that the production cost is about 20 million won a month, but no correction article came out. I don't earn much, but the headline only mentioned 60 million won a month, and it continued to shorts and reels. Many juniors are getting married these days, and expectations have grown," he laughed and requested a correction article.

Hong In-gyu added, "I spend a lot on 'Dokbak Tour'. I appeared in the Europe episode, and the prices in Europe are not easy. I whined a lot in the Europe episode, but I hope you find it cute."

Kim Dae-hee said, "There is no secret to our teamwork. It's just time. We've spent a long time together. Personally, we don't think each other is wrong, but just different. That's why we get along well."

Yoo Se-yoon described his relationship with Hong In-gyu, "He's a colleague and friend I'm not close to. We've traveled together before, and although we're friends and colleagues, there's always been some awkwardness. But I enjoy and cherish that awkwardness. I hope it doesn't break and remains precious."

He added, "It's true that the appearance fee is higher than other programs. However, there are many times when we don't make a profit. Sometimes, it becomes addictive. If you calculate it annually, it would be similar to other programs. Per episode, we get paid more."

'Dokbak Tour 3' will premiere on the 24th at 8:20 PM.

Sojung Lee, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr