Singer Kim Jong-kook showed his trademark loyalty by keeping a promise he made 18 years ago to a then-rookie assistant director.
On the morning of the 21st, SBS Plus held an online pre-recorded production presentation for its new variety show “A Man’s Way to Travel in Kyushu.” Cast members Kim Jong-kook, Choo Sung-hoon, and Daesung joined producer Kim Jin-ho.
PD Kim thanked the cast for signing on. “He kept an 18-year-old promise. Back when I was the youngest assistant director on 'Family Outing,' I told Kim Jong-kook, ‘Hyung, please appear on my show someday.’ He kept that promise without hesitation,” he said, praising Kim’s loyalty.
Kim added that he and Choo Sung-hoon have gone to the jungle together four times through Law of the Jungle. “I asked him to join when he was at his busiest, and he said, ‘It’s Jin-ho’s show―I have to do it.’ I’m truly grateful.”
About Daesung, he said, “BIGBANG’s Daesung is arguably the top idol and the top variety star,” showing strong confidence in him.
Premiering tonight at 8:40 p.m., “A Man’s Way to Travel in Kyushu” follows instinct-first “extreme P” guys on a raw, no-filter trip. “Korea’s representative tough guys” Choo Sung-hoon, Kim Jong-kook, and the youngest member, Daesung, embark on a bromance-filled journey across Japan’s Kumamoto and Kagoshima.
(SBS Entertainment News | Kang Sun-ae)