Kim Jaejoong Opens Up About His Fitness Routine and Entrepreneurial Journey

Kim Jaejoong candidly shared his mindset on entering the entertainment business.

In a video titled 'Breaking Through a Busy Schedule: A Drunken Talk with Jaejoong' on the YouTube channel 'Pangpang Lawyer,' Kim Jaejoong discussed his fitness routine and business ventures.

When asked about his increased physique, Kim Jaejoong revealed, "I didn't work out much before, but recently started doing some weight training at home. It's been about three years since I started again, and I've gained around 3 to 4 kg."

He humorously added, "I call it the 'stairway to heaven' because I keep climbing stairs at home, which has made my body stronger. But one beer, and it might all disappear due to muscle loss." When asked if he enjoys drinking, he admitted, "I personally like alcohol, and since I'm involved in the makgeolli business, I end up drinking it."

Kim Jaejoong also addressed how he gathered capital for his entertainment business. He stated, "Initially, I didn't have any capital. I started with my own funds. When I was doing IR, many senior figures who had gone through IPOs or ran large companies advised against doing it myself."

He continued, "But since it's an entertainment company that was newly established, if only the CEOs went, the discussions would mostly revolve around numbers and data. I felt that the depth of understanding might differ, so I thought it was important to personally explain the unique aspects and advantages of our company, which I founded."

Previously, on Joo Woojae's YouTube channel, Kim Jaejoong talked about his finances, saying, "I sold my cars and real estate, and reinvested in other things. To do that, I'd need about 1 trillion won. But it's impossible to earn that much, and the structure doesn't allow it."

Reporter Chaeryeong Lim, Ten Asia syjj426@tenasia.co.kr