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Time of India
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kyuhyun Outsmarts Kim Jong Kook With His Ultra-Frugal Lifestyle - You Won't Believe How Little He Spends Every Month!
Kyuhyun vs. Kim Jong Kook If you thought your friend who bargains for every pani puri was stingy, wait till you hear about Kyuhyun from Super Junior! The K-pop idol is none other than Kim Jong Kook! On a recent show, Kyuhyun casually dropped the bomb that his monthly credit card bill is less than ₩500,000-that's just about ₹29,000! For context, that's what a lot of college students in India spend on weekend Zomato orders and random online shopping sprees. But Kyuhyun? He's out here living the ultimate budget life, and honestly, it's kind of iconic. Fashion on a Budget: Kyuhyun's ₹1,200 Trousers So, how does he do it? Kyuhyun revealed his secret: he buys shirts online for just ₩15,000 (around ₹900) each, and gets them in every color. His gym wardrobe? Just a rainbow of these bargain shirts. Kim Jong Kook, ever the gym bro, couldn't resist poking fun: "Why do you wear shirts to the gym? I've never seen you in workout clothes!" Turns out, Kyuhyun even wears cotton trousers (not even track pants!) to the gym, and they're just ₩20,000 a pair-about ₹1,200. Imagine walking into your local gym in formal slacks because you refuse to buy athleisure. That's some next-level jugaad, and honestly, it's the kind of thriftiness every Indian student with a tight budget can relate to. Why Are Celebs So Relatable Sometimes? It's not every day you see a celebrity openly brag about buying cheap clothes and keeping their spending lower than your average IT intern. In a world where stars flaunt luxury brands and million-rupee watches, Kyuhyun's "middle-class hero" vibes are a breath of fresh air. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo It's like when you see your favorite Bollywood actor eating street food or riding the metro-suddenly, they feel a little more like us. And let's be real: who hasn't bought the same T-shirt in five colors during a sale, or worn their "good" trousers to every possible occasion just to avoid spending extra? Kyuhyun's thriftiness is a reminder that you don't need to burn a hole in your pocket to look good (or hit the gym).
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
BTS's V surprises fans with secret cameo on Kim Jong Kook's show, hints at Brawny Return
Just days after his military discharge, BTS's Kim Taehyung, better known as V, is already making his name in places. On June 19, fans were treated to a delightful surprise when V made a brief but impactful voice cameo on the social media video of 'Kim Jong Kook,' 'Gym Jong Kook,' sparking excitement across the online media. A cameo that stole the spotlight The episode, which featured singer 'Haha,' his son 'Dream,' and bodybuilder 'Ma Sun Ho,' was focused around the release of Haha's new album 'Sunny Day.' During a light-hearted part, Kim Jong Kook asked someone to congratulate Haha, and to everyone's surprise, V's voice was heard with a heartfelt message: 'Congrats on the album, Haha hyung,' with a thumbs-up gesture. Though V didn't appear on screen, fans instantly recognised his voice. Haha's reaction, flashing a V-sign and laughing in joyful disbelief, confirmed the identity of the mystery well-wisher. The power of presence without the actual presence Despite being just a three-second voice cameo, V's appearance quickly trended on Naver, collecting over 56,000 views and becoming one of the most talked-about moments of the day. Fans dubbed him the 'main character,' noticing how his brief audio clip could dominate headlines and fan discussions alike. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Frankfurt Am Main: GEERS sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung GEERS Undo A decade-long friendship back to its track V and Haha's bond dates back to 2015, when V publicly praised Haha's song 'Story of a Short Kid,' calling it a source of comfort during his youth. On the show, Haha fondly recalled that moment, referring to V as 'the one who gave a shout-out to my song' on a social media platform. Hints at a brawny appearance ahead The cameo wasn't just a nostalgic moment; it may also be a teaser. Fans are speculating that V could make a full appearance on 'Gym Jong Kook' soon, possibly showcasing the muscular transformation he underwent during his military service. His recent live, where he appeared in a tank top and joked about 'showing too much skin,' only instigated the anticipation. What's next for V? V has been spotted attending concerts and piano shows and reconnecting with his friends since his discharge on June 10. He also gave a hint during a live chat that a new project is on the way, saying, 'Maybe if we wait a little longer, I think it'll come out.' With his charisma and ever-growing presence, V's post-military chapter is already off to a thrilling start, and fans are here for every second of it.
News18
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
BTS' V Makes Secret Cameo On Kim Jong Kook's Show, Hints At Brawny Appearance
Last Updated: On June 19, BTS member V surprised fans with his unexpected cameo in Kim Jong Kook's popular YouTube channel, Gym Jong Kook. BTS member Kim Taehyung, popularly known as V, returned to civilian life after completing 18 months of military service on June 10. Since his return, V has been spotted engaging in various activities, whether it's shooting dance reels for ARMYs, playing golf, attending J-Hope's concert, or paying visits to piano recitals – V is everywhere! On June 19, the K-pop idol surprised the fans with his unexpected cameo in Kim Jong Kook's popular YouTube channel, Gym Jong Kook. The latest episode of the channel featured South Korean singer Haha, his son Dream, and bodybuilder Ma Sun Ho as special guests. The episode primarily focused on the release of Haha's new album, Sunny Day, and during a fun segment, host Kim Jong Kook asked someone to congratulate the singer. To everyone's surprise, K-pop idol V took the lead to congratulate the fellow K-pop singer. V appeared on the camera and congratulated Haha in a heartfelt message. 'Congrats on the album, Haha hyung (older brother)," V said while showing a thumbs-up gesture. Although the singer did not appear on screen, ARMYs recognised the voice of their favourite idol. In order to further confirm V's identity, a joyful Haha was seen flashing a V-sign to the camera. V's secret cameo further sparked excitement among the fans as it hinted at a possible brawny appearance on the upcoming episode. ARMYs were delighted to witness V's surprising cameo on the show as they quickly took over social media to share their excitement. Fans called him 'main character" as V's cameo video on the show was trending on Naver, becoming the most viewed video with 56,164 views. V and Haha shared a decade-old friendship, which saw the beginning in 2015 after the BTS idol shared one of Haha's songs titled Story of a Short Kid and explained how the track provided him with great comfort when he was a kid. Remembering V's gesture, Haha recalled their friendship and stated, 'The one who gave a shout-out to my song on Twitter." Following V's discharge from the military, fans are eagerly waiting for his upcoming projects. To further heighten their anticipation, the singer joined a live chat and revealed that his upcoming project will be released soon. 'Maybe if we wait a little longer, I think it'll come out," the K-pop idol stated. First Published: June 21, 2025, 12:10 IST
Pink Villa
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
BTS' V gearing up for brawny appearance on Kim Jong Kook's show? Don't miss secret cameo in latest episode
BTS member V returned to civilian life after completing his military training on June 10. It's just been over a week since his discharge, and he is already everywhere, engaging in various kind of activities, like making dance reels, attending J-Hope's concert, playing golf, visiting piano recitals and more. Recently, on June 19, he made a cameo in Kim Jong Kook's Youtube show and created a stir on social media with it. BTS' V surprises Haha on Kim Jong Kook's show Kim Taehyung aka V made a voice cameo in the latest episode of YouTube channel Gym Jong Kook. It featured Haha, his son Dream, and bodybuilder Ma Sun Ho as guests. During one segment, host Kim Jong Kook jokingly asked someone to congratulate Haha on the realese of his new album Sunny Day, as the episode was primarily focused on that. The one who responded to that, was Haha's industry acquaintance V. V chimed in with a heartfelt message, saying, "Congrats on the album, Haha hyung (older brother)," accompanied by a thumbs-up gesture in front of the camera. Despite not appearing on screen, fans didn't fail to identify the voice of the Love wins all singer. His congratulatory wish sent Haha into joyful shock. Visibly stunned, he couldn't help but laugh. He subtly hinted at V's identity by jumping and flashing a V-sign to the camera. Despite Kim Jong Kook's desperate attempts to keep his team and guests from getting distracted by V, he failed. They kept waving at V and Haha even ended up saying, "Taehyung, take care." Kim Taehyung cameo impact! Though in the video, just V's voice was heard, it managed to create a stir on social media and make it to several K-media headlines. Fans called him "main character" for his unparalleled impact and expected to see his brawny appearance in the next episode of the show. V and Haha's friendship is over a decade old. Back in 2015, the BTS member recommended Haha's song, Story of a Short Kid, on BTS' X (formerly Twitter), describing it as a track that "gave me great comfort when I was little". Giving a nod to that, Haha referred to V on Kim Jong Kook's show as "the one who gave a shout-out to my song on Twitter.'
CNA
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
JJ Lin performs with Running Man star Kim Jong-kook at South Korea concert
Fans who attended Singaporean singer JJ Lin's concert in South Korea on Saturday (Jun 14) got an unexpected surprise as the 44-year-old star brought out one of the most recognisable faces of Korean entertainment, Kim Jong-kook, on stage. The star of the long-running variety series Running Man, Kim Jong-kook, 49, is an established singer who was also a member of the 90s K-pop group Turbo. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 邋妞𝚃𝙻𝙺💜 (@jmlovejj1307) The two vocal powerhouses performed the song Hate That Happiness Came which served as Kim's debut Chinese single and was produced by Lin. After the show, Lin took to Instagram to thank Kim, saying that it "meant so much" to have him at the concert. "Thank you for always taking care of me when I'm in town, JK!" wrote Lin. View this post on Instagram A post shared by JJ Lin (@jjlin) Saturday's show marked Lin's first ever concert in South Korea. He is currently in the midst of his JJ20 Final Lap world tour, which kicked off in December 2024 at the National Stadium in Singapore.
