AKMU, Kim Nam-gil, and More Share Heartfelt Stories on 'The Seasons - Sung Si-kyung's GOMAK Boyfriend'

Musicians returning with their artistic convictions and actors transforming into rookie singers shared heartfelt stories that brought warmth and laughter to viewers.

On the October 17th episode of KBS 2TV's 'The Seasons - Sung Si-kyung's GOMAK Boyfriend,' MC Sung Si-kyung was joined by guests including Kim Nam-gil, AKMU, Jo Jung-chi, and Jung-in, who delivered a variety of performances.

The first guest, AKMU, introduced their first full album in seven years, 'Blooming,' revealing Lee Su-hyun's experience with burnout and the deep bond with her brother Lee Chan-hyuk. Lee Su-hyun reflected on her past struggles and shared her journey on the Camino de Santiago, while Lee Chan-hyuk touched hearts by revealing he wrote a song for his sister, conveying that even sadness can be beautiful. Sung Si-kyung, who recently lost 10kg, empathized with Lee Su-hyun's struggles with plantar fasciitis, expressing solidarity as a fellow dieter. AKMU's title track 'Rumored Paradise' encapsulates Lee Su-hyun's journey back to the stage, inspiring many.

The second guest, Kim Nam-gil, took the stage as a rookie singer, performing Jung Joon-il's 'Hug Me' and expressing his nervousness. Sung Si-kyung reminisced about their special past, having met 20 years ago in a drama where Kim played a bodyguard to Sung's top singer character, sharing a humorous anecdote about feeling overshadowed by the bodyguard. Kim Nam-gil explained the mishap surrounding his stage name 'Cool Tone' as a communication error and demonstrated the difference between acting and singing vocal techniques, revealing he's been taking vocal lessons for 16 years.

Kim Nam-gil also shared behind-the-scenes stories from a fan meeting that lasted 5 hours and 40 minutes, joking about the 'kidnapping rumors' among fans. He explained that his initial greeting took 30 minutes and he sometimes performed up to 21 songs, emphasizing the free and voluntary atmosphere. Kim Nam-gil also mentioned releasing his official new song 'Going to You' to sing along with fans, and plans to donate all proceeds to charity, highlighting his ongoing 10-year commitment to a civic organization. He expressed interest in appearing on Sung Si-kyung's YouTube channel and even hinted at wanting to host the program, showcasing his entertaining side.

Finally, the couple Jo Jung-chi and Jung-in took the stage, sharing humorous updates on their parenting life. Jo Jung-chi, who takes care of their child while Jung-in is away for work, joked about aspiring to join the 'Shutter Man Trio' alongside Do Kyung-wan and Lee Sang-soon, bringing laughter to the audience. Jung-in playfully remarked on the weight of her husband's ambitions, and the couple concluded the show by showcasing their unique chemistry as they share music and life together.

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