Kim Dong-hyun Opens Up About Cosmetic Procedures on 'Kang Ho-dong's Bookstore'

TV personality Kim Dong-hyun has candidly admitted to undergoing cosmetic procedures.

Coupang Play's variety show 'Kang Ho-dong's Bookstore' features 'Hocrates' (Kang Ho-dong), a bookstore owner with a loud voice but a gentle heart, engaging in heartfelt conversations with guests who visit his store.

In the released preview, Kim Dong-hyun, known for his impressive physique and unexpected charm, instantly livens up the bookstore atmosphere. The meeting between 'Hocrates', a former wrestling sensation, and Kim Dong-hyun, a legendary mixed martial artist, promises to deliver unique chemistry and unpredictable camaraderie from the start.

Kim Dong-hyun opens the conversation with his characteristic quirky and straightforward style. When asked, "What did you do to your face?" he unabashedly confesses to cosmetic procedures, bringing laughter to the set. The backstory of the recently popular 'Dong-hyun's mindset', which turns any dire situation into a positive one, is also revealed, impressing even 'Hocrates' Kang Ho-dong.

His cheerful energy is further enriched by sincere anecdotes from his days as a fighter. From feeling hurt by fans' comments during his UFC days, such as "Kim Dong-hyun's matches are the time to go for a smoke break," to enduring a historic KO loss with his 'Dong-hyun's mindset', Kim Dong-hyun's genuine life attitude, hidden behind his tough image, will be unveiled alongside his 'life book'.

'Kang Ho-dong's Bookstore' airs every Friday at 4 PM exclusively on Coupang Play.

Reporter Kim Se-ah, Ten Asia haesmik@tenasia.co.kr