On the February 12 broadcast of the KBS variety program, former Seoul Central District Court judge Lee Seong Ho and his wife Yoon Yoo Sun appeared as guests. The couple, married for 25 years with two children, opened up about the realities of long-term marriage—including heated arguments. Lee humorously described his wife as someone who “blames everything on me” and joked that despite years of presiding over trials, his “most difficult petitioner” was his own spouse.
Amid the playful banter, Kim Jong Kook chimed in with a remark that instantly grabbed attention. “Where’s the logic in a wife’s words?” he said, adding, “It’s a fight you can’t win from the start. Take it easy—I’m worried for you.” His comment was clearly delivered in jest, but given his newlywed status, it sparked curiosity about his own married life.
Host Kim Sook then turned the spotlight on him, asking whether he and his wife use affectionate nicknames. Kim Jong Kook replied that they simply call each other by their real names and that there are no special pet names. When asked if they argue—since many say newlyweds fight the most—he offered a calm response: “It’s not that we’re too happy to fight. We just respect each other’s lives, so there’s really nothing to fight about.”
His answer prompted teasing from fellow cast members, who joked that he was building a “romantic husband” image and even eyeing the title of the show’s next “Choi Soo Jong”—a reference to the famously devoted husband persona of Choi Soo Jong. Kim Jong Kook laughed off the comparison, concluding, “I’m a pacifist. I hate fighting.”
Kim Jong Kook reportedly held a private wedding ceremony with a non-celebrity partner in September last year, keeping details largely under wraps. As one of Korea’s most recognizable entertainers—known for both his music career and long-running variety show presence—his transition into married life has naturally drawn public interest.
Though his comment about “no logic” in a wife’s words was clearly playful, it highlights the relatable humor many couples share about marital disagreements. For now, Kim Jong Kook appears determined to maintain peace at home—embracing his new role not just as an entertainer, but as a husband navigating the early months of marriage.
Sources: Netizenbuzz
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