Kim Jae-joong, a "thrifty Jae-joong" in his lavish Japanese mansion... "'I grow and eat even the leftover vegetable scraps'" [Pension Restaurant]

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On 'Shin Sang-chulsi Pyeonseurestang,' singer Kim Jae-joong reveals his thrifty side.

In the episode airing on the 27th afternoon on KBS 2TV's 'Shin Sang-chulsi Pyeonseurestang' (hereinafter 'Pension Restaurant'), stories of K-pop idol legend Kim Jae-joong's activities in Japan will be unveiled. Although he is a top star beloved across Japan and throughout Asia beyond South Korea, the program previews his surprising daily life as someone even more frugal than anyone else.

In the VCR released that day, Kim Jae-joong warmly welcomed the 'Pension Restaurant' production team who had come to Tokyo. He then revealed for the first time in 23 years since his debut his Tokyo house where he lives and works in Japan. Most notably, the spacious kitchen, perfectly suited for Kim Jae-joong who loves cooking, captured everyone's attention.

The refrigerator shown next contained kimchi that Kim Jae-joong had made himself, along with various Korean seasonings such as red pepper powder and carefully prepared frozen ingredients. Kim Jae-joong stated, "I always make and eat kimchi myself even in Japan," explaining the reason why he has no choice but to make his own kimchi. Upon hearing this, the 'Pension Restaurant' cast members exclaimed, "He's truly thrifty" and "He's a household manager." What exactly is the reason Kim Jae-joong makes kimchi himself even in Japan?

Shortly after, Kim Jae-joong returned carrying bags full of ingredients purchased during sales, along with a supermarket sale flyer. He enthusiastically mentioned the prices of each bargained item he had acquired, shouting out his "spirit of thrift." Moreover, in one corner of the kitchen, he was spotted growing leftover vegetable scraps like enoki mushrooms and onions by soaking them in water. The sight of him not discarding but instead cultivating and eating these scraps was displayed as the essence of 'thrifty Jae-joong.' All members of the 'Pension Restaurant' cast reportedly clapped their hands together in admiration at this kitchen scene.

Following that, true to his 'thrifty Jae-joong' persona, Kim Jae-joong generously shared his usual homemade meals he prepares even in Japan. He laid out kimjang plastic sheets in his luxurious house and made an extremely simple raw radish salad, enjoyed a special summer noodle dish for 3,000 won, and even prepared a solo living meal for just 4,000 won. Kim Jae-joong's frugal life story in Japan can be seen on 'Pension Restaurant,' airing at 8:30 p.m. on the 27th.

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