Kim Jae-joong: "Adopted at age 3... Met my biological mother secretly, causing family misunderstanding" [Sallimnam]

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Singer Kim Jae-joong revealed his past of being adopted at the age of three.

In an episode of KBS 2TV's 'Sallimnam' aired on the 9th, the story of Takuya, who took stock of his life under Kim Jae-joong's special support, was revealed. The broadcast recorded a national viewership rating of 5.1% according to Nielsen Korea. (Nielsen Korea data)

Kim Jae-joong appeared in Takuya's daily life VCR. Kim said, "I was watching 'Sallimnam' and felt so frustrated and angry that I came here myself. I'll hold you back like an older brother." While Takuya went out to buy drinks, Kim inspected various parts of the cramped house. The empty bottles of premium whiskey and empty luxury boxes behind unmanaged food ingredients, such as beer occupying one side of the refrigerator and instant noodles well past their expiration dates, caught Kim's attention.

Kim Jae-joong pointed out Takuya's clumsy extravagance despite his modest income. He said, "I don't understand why you insist on living in a narrow house in Gangnam. Even if you pay only 1 million won in rent here, it would amount to 36 million won in three years," criticizing Takuya's pretense of insisting on Gangnam. Takuya defended himself, saying, "Our jobs require us to go wherever work comes in. We live in Gangnam and are also doing 'Sallimnam'." However, 'Sallimnam' actually features a dominant share of 'Sons of Incheon' such as Park Seo-jin and Ji Sang-ryeol, with MC Eun Ji-won even saying, "We are almost an Incheon broadcast," adding weight to Kim's words.

Kim Jae-joong said, "When I came to Seoul at 16, I lived in a goshiwon," bringing up his past of moving to Seoul to pursue his dream of becoming a singer. He continued, "I lived in a boarding house because I didn't want to waste the 150,000 won goshiwon fee. If I didn't eat meals at the boarding house, the rent was only 90,000 won," surprising everyone. Takuya retorted, "I also lived in a goshiwon at first," but even that goshiwon was in the Gangnam area.

Kim Jae-joong, known for his top-tier cooking skills, taught Takuya, who does not cook home-cooked meals, a recipe for pork bulgogi. With Kim's help, Takuya used inexpensive imported pork to prepare food for two weeks. Even during mealtime, Kim's nagging continued. Kim pointed out Takuya's laziness in not even working part-time and added, "You need some movement to wake up your body and mind." He then said, "When I see idols who just debuted at my company, I feel motivated to work hard too," giving Takuya a new stimulus. However, Takuya could not let go of his obsession with Gangnam, asking, "Is your company in Gangnam too?" So, Kim took him to his company located in Mapo to show Takuya, the 'Gangnam mole,' a new world.

Kim Jae-joong's office was filled with numerous trophies reflecting his achievements, among which the 'KBS Entertainment Awards' Excellence Award trophy caught the eye. Takuya then said, "Recently, I see your image more in variety shows than on stage," and Kim responded, "I also revealed my family to the world through broadcasting," starting a sincere conversation with Takuya, who recently found his biological father through 'Sallimnam.'

Kim Jae-joong, who was adopted by his current family at age three, revealed that he learned of the fact after debuting. He told Takuya, "When I was in the military, my biological father visited, but I rejected him outright. I don't have the courage like Takuya, nor the capacity to forgive my father. Takuya seems truly amazing," encouraging him once again. For Takuya, who could not bring himself to tell his adoptive father that he had found his biological father, Kim offered advice from experience: "I was also caught meeting my biological mother secretly in the past, which caused a major misunderstanding within the family. If you are honest with your family, peace will come faster."

Kim Jae-joong invited professional fortune teller Park Sung-jun for Takuya. After examining Takuya's physiognomy, Park bluntly stated, "Your luck has been heavily suppressed for last year, this year, and next year. It feels like a 'sucker face'." Even in the subsequent unfiltered fortune-telling session, Takuya was discouraged upon hearing that good luck would only come when he turns 51, 16 years from now. In response, Park said, "Still, Kim Jae-joong has the energy to help Takuya. If the two of them go together, they can shine from a high place," injecting hope. Kim cheered, "I hope Takuya does many things he truly loves, and I hope he grows more so that many opportunities come his way."

Interest is focused on how Kim Jae-joong's advice will help Takuya and what changes will follow.

Meanwhile, 'Sallimnam' airs every Saturday night at 9:20 p.m.

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