K-Pop Star Kim Junsu Reveals 100-Fold Income Increase After Leaving TVXQ

K-pop sensation Kim Junsu, formerly of TVXQ, admitted to a 100-fold increase in his income after leaving the group.

On the October 18th episode of the SBS variety show 'My Little Old Boy,' Kim Junsu appeared as a special MC.

During the show, hosts Seo Jang-hoon and Shin Dong-yup expressed curiosity, saying, "We've heard your schedule is packed until the year after next. They say your income has increased 100 times since you started doing musicals." Kim Junsu, with a shy smile, responded, "It's not just because of musicals..."

Previously, Kim Junsu had revealed that after leaving TVXQ, "I started doing musicals and my income increased 100 times, but without TV appearances, people seemed to pity me. To prove my worth, I once bought 15 supercars and luxury items."

When asked about his reputation for being cute among fans, Kim Junsu confessed, "I only do it in front of fans. They want it at concerts, and since they're the ones who love me, I do it. I don't usually do it outside."

In response, Shin Dong-yup asked the mothers in the audience, "You all love him, right?" and requested some cuteness from Kim Junsu. He obliged with an adorable 'angel Xia' pose, saying, "With the heart of a son."

Now in his forties, Kim Junsu was asked if he feels his age. He replied, "I don't feel it physically, but I notice it when I see people's reactions after I mention my age." He added, "When I started musicals, I only had older colleagues, but now there are many younger ones."

Recently, Kim Junsu took on his first comedic musical role in 'Beetlejuice.' He shared, "It's a black comedy based on Tim Burton's film. I've mostly played charismatic roles with tragic endings, but this is my first attempt at a comedy. It runs until mid-March."

Reported by Kim Eun-jung, TenAsia